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...]
Inspiration for Plastic Free July
To mark Plastic Free July, I thought I would interview my old friend Christine, who runs a one-stop shop for those wanting to reduce their use of single-use plastics. Here she explains what her … [Read more...]
Five purchases that will save you money
When it comes to saving money, there are many strategies you can employ. One of the most effective is to make purchases that will save you money in the long run. Investing in the right products can … [Read more...]
Ten unusual uses for common household items to save you money
Something happened recently that made me think about unusual uses for common household items. Regular readers will know that I love my cats. Lately, however, they have been driving me crazy by … [Read more...]
Old fashioned frugality: Saving money like your grandma
This post was first published in 2020. It inspired the basic concept behind my book, Extreme Frugality: Save Money Like Your Grandma*. I hope you enjoy revisiting it with me. Not much has … [Read more...]
Five ideas for low waste gifts #ecofriendlychristmas
Much as I enjoy Christmas, I am ever aware that, as well as being a time of good cheer, it is a massive consumer fest. We buy so many gifts! The problem is that the more we buy, the more energy is … [Read more...]
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