How has your week been? Christmas preparations are well in hand here at Shoestring Cottage. I am joining in with this five frugal things round up as Christmas is the perfect time to focus your … [Read more...]
Christmas bargain hunting – now is the time!
How is your Christmas bargain hunting going? I am almost there! Hardest to buy for is always Mr Shoestring. He can rarely think of any ideas to give me. I have cracked it! I have been looking on … [Read more...]
Reverse advent campaign: support your local food bank this Christmas
Reverse advent campaign By now, those of you who celebrate Christmas are probably in full swing making plans, buying presents, thinking of recipes, etc. But what if you had no money to spare for … [Read more...]
Planning for Christmas….and saving money
I can hear some virtual sharp intakes of breath at the thought of planning for Christmas when we are still in August! How dare I mention the C word when we have only just had the bank holiday! I … [Read more...]
Make do and mend: Love Christmas, Hate Waste
I was exploring the Essex County Council website today and ended up on the Recycle for Essex site. Here you can find some excellent advice on reducing waste and lots of ideas on how to … [Read more...]
Ho ho ho! Planning for Christmas
Planning for Christmas Ok don't pelt me with rotten eggs. I know it's only 2nd October. However, if you don't want to end up with a huge credit card bill Christmas should be planned for. It comes at … [Read more...]
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