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Credit-crunch dinners that still taste great

We are all looking to save money on our groceries at the moment. The cost-of-living crisis only ever seems to deepen, leaving hard-pressed families struggling to pay their bills. I have some … [Read more...]

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Eating gluten free on a budget

I have long extolled the advantages to your budget of meal planning. It saves a lot of money and time, and helps prevent food waste. Having recently given up gluten for health reasons, I have found it … [Read more...]

ALDI VS LIDL

Aldi vs Lidl: which is the best discount supermarket?

The discount supermarkets are here to stay, but which is best? Here is my take on the Aldi vs Lidl debate. When I first started shopping in Aldi and Lidl, back in 2008, some of my friends were … [Read more...]

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Five Frugal Things for a No Spend Month

I am heading into week three of my no spend month, and it's going OK.... There have been two small fails, things we really needed for the house. I could have waited until February, but I didn't! I … [Read more...]

Five tricks to pay less for your groceries

I am shocked each time I go food shopping. Basic food items have already increased a lot, yet still appear to be on the up. One example: I was paying £1.40 for a pack of butter in Aldi eight or nine … [Read more...]

A frugal meal plan

It's been an age since I published a meal plan! Nevertheless, I always write one down; I have a magnetic wipe clean planner* I bought last year, and it's still going strong.  So, here is my … [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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