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low carb eating

Back to low carb eating for fibromyalgia

I have done three weeks of eating a 'normal diet' - healthy food generally, but also unhealthy treats, including chocolate, crisps and wine. But with the return of all the aches and exhaustion that … [Read more...]

techniques to combat anxiety

Three simple techniques to combat anxiety

You may think that talking about techniques to combat anxiety is a bit off topic for a blog mostly about frugality and sustainability. However, as a British Wheel of Yoga teacher, I feel qualified to … [Read more...]

make your own hand sanitiser

Make your own hand sanitiser – super easy recipe #handsanitizer

Is it possible to  make your own hand sanitiser? It is actually extremely easy, as long as you can find the required ingredients. It is worth stocking up when you find some. I am sure I don't … [Read more...]

Keto on a budget: this week’s meal plan

I mentioned in my Frugal Friday round up yesterday that I am looking at trying a keto diet for several reasons. To try to quit eating sugar, to lose a few pounds and because I think it may be … [Read more...]

I am on a mission to create a healthier environment here at Shoestring Cottage and have been looking at ways to reduce the chemicals we live with. So, how can you reduce the chemicals in your home and why should you?

How can you reduce the chemicals in your home?

This post contains affiliate links, marked with *. If you click through and make a purchase, I will earn a small commission. We live in a toxic world. According to a recent article in the … [Read more...]

Slimming World motivation

Slimming World motivation: 10 ideas to get back on the wagon

I was feeling really bloated, unhealthy and flabby a while ago. Months of agonising neck pain had caused me to stop moving and to do a lot of sitting around comfort eating. I had put on a stone and … [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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