I find myself saying this often when it comes to updating the house on a budget: do the best you can with what you've got. So, we are using what we have, upcycling, adding a coat of paint here and … [Read more...]
Our new home, three months on
I can’t believe it has been only three months since we moved into our new home! It seems as though we have been here much longer. I feel very settled, even though there are lots of renovations and … [Read more...]
I wrote a book! Extreme Frugality: Save Money Like Your Grandma
I'm back on my blog, after a bit of an interlude to move house, with some exciting news. I wrote a book! It is called Extreme Frugality: Save Money Like Your Grandma*. As you can probably tell by the … [Read more...]
How we save money: a chatty catch up
Welcome to my weekly round up. Here are some of the thrifty and frugal things we have been up to this week to save money and a chance to catch up. Decluttering frenzy It's been a bit of a busy week. … [Read more...]
Eco friendly ways to do laundry plus a new product to try!
Here at Shoestring Cottage, we have long been looking for eco friendly ways to do laundry. We have tried many ways to reduce chemicals and cut out plastic whilst washing our clothing. Some have been … [Read more...]
5 Ways You Can Make Your Computer Faster for Free
This is a collaborative post. Image Courtesy of Pixabay Computers are a vital part of modern life. They are used for communication, work and entertainment. And in these days of increased remote … [Read more...]
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