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cleaning products you don't need

10 cleaning products you don’t need to buy

In recent years the cleaning aisle of the supermarkets have become very crowded. There is a product for every possible cleaning job. Many of these weren't even a twinkle in the marketing department's … [Read more...]

find second hand clothing online

Five unusual places to find second hand clothing online

Where are the best places to find second hand clothing online? I have been doing a bit of research and here are some you may not have heard of. When I started my year of buying only second … [Read more...]

home made coffee scrub

Home made coffee scrub for face & body

I am continuing my experiments making my own frugal and sustainable toiletries and cosmetics. This time, as my lodger has access to endless used coffee grounds in the café she works in, I thought I … [Read more...]

no poo method

I tried the ‘no poo’ method & here’s how I got on

So, why did I try the 'no poo' method to keep my hair clean in the first place? Can you really get by without washing your hair? I gave it a try, and here's how I got on. What is the no poo … [Read more...]

frugal and sustainable

Frugal and sustainable achievements #fivefrugalthings

I am really making efforts during my second hand year to be frugal and sustainable. The entire concept of reuse is a more eco friendly way to live, of course. Once an item has been produced, it makes … [Read more...]

make things last longer

How to make things last longer

Maintaining and looking after your possessions, be they household appliances, furniture, carpets, vehicles or bicycles will keep them looking good and enable them to remain usable for longer. In this … [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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