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Why buying second hand clothes is good for your wallet and the planet

I love buying second hand clothes. In fact, I rarely buy anything new. Once you realise just how cheaply good quality second hand clothes can be purchased, you resent paying the full price! Here's … [Read more...]

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Organising my life (and death…): frugal things I have done this week

Since my Dad passed away six weeks ago, I have been extremely disorganised! I think grief does that to you. It leaves you with scrambled brains and a lack of motivation. However, I have been … [Read more...]

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How to teach your children to be frugal

It can be tough to teach your children to be frugal. I originally wrote this post for Lee at Homely Economics.  I thought it would be a good time to revisit it. Whatever your reasons for … [Read more...]

A busy week – so what frugal things did I do?

It’s been such a non- stop busy week! One of those when I find myself running to keep up. I struggled to think of five frugal things I have done this week, but when I really consider it I know some of … [Read more...]

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This week’s frugal round-up

Well, I said I was determined to keep up with regular posts for you, so here I am with this week's frugal round-up! I published another post a few days ago called How to get stuff for free (or very … [Read more...]

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How to get stuff for free (or really cheaply)

In  a cost-of-living crisis, saving money is essential for many of us. I look to pay as little as I can for everything, from food to clothing, utility bills to entertainment. However, paying … [Read more...]

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About Me

Would you like to take control of your finances, pay off your debts and save for the future? At Shoestring Cottage we aim to show you that you can live a good and happy life on less than you think, you can get off the consumer treadmill and you can live more simply and healthily and not feel deprived.
We are also moving toward a less wasteful, more sustainable lifestyle and believe frugality and sustainability go hand in hand. Read More…

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