Have you heard of the Plastic Free July campaign? It is designed to raise awareness of the issues around single use plastics and to encourage people to look for alternatives. Hopefully, saying no to … [Read more...]
Back to buying British? Benefits to the environment & economy
People who know me well will be aware that I am not a fan of Margaret Thatcher. However, one campaign she ran in the eighties does stick in my head. She said we should be buying British, to support … [Read more...]
Ten ideas for home made cosmetics from the larder
Can you use simple, home made cosmetics to save money? Or use items that you keep in the larder? A blog post I wrote about budget beauty led to a suggestion from a reader that almond oil made a great … [Read more...]
Buying second hand #fivefrugalthings
This week, I have been mainly buying second hand! You will know if you read Shoestring Cottage regularly that I have gone self employed. Scary!! I have been self employed once before - years ago when … [Read more...]
Eight reasons to start using soap again
Shower gel? Liquid hand soap? Never really got into them. I have always preferred a good, old-fashioned bar of waxy soap. Probably I am in the minority, but I would love to change that. … [Read more...]
Living a greener life #earthday2019
As I get older I am finding that as well as getting greyer, I am getting greener. To be honest, those closest to me have always considered me a bit of a crank. I feel like I have been banging on … [Read more...]
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