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Pauper’s Paradise

  We don't live in a fancy house; we aren't situated in a particularly sought after area. Shoestring Cottage is actually a 1940's ex local authority semi in Essex. However, as was often … [Read more...]

Another project to tick off the list :-)

The weather has been so fab here in Essex. We managed another day sorting out the garden yesterday. My project was sorting out the flower beds in the front garden. They were so full of weeds! I filled … [Read more...]

A project

Mr Shoestring found me a lovely little chair for the student/lodger room. I plan to rub it down, paint and distress it and then wax it. If it looks good at the end I will do the same to a big old pine … [Read more...]

Super Sunday

It is a beautiful day here in Essex. Amazing after the driving wind and rain of the last week or so. I even have two lots of washing on the line! Whilst I was out there I dug up the rest of the … [Read more...]

Budget Cleaning

I love a bit of budget cleaning. There are so many products out there, and lots of them are expensive. I use as few as possible - I don't want my house full of chemicals, and I don't want want to pay … [Read more...]

How to save money on your energy bills

Like everyone else, I am slightly terrified that the energy companies keep putting up their prices. So how to save money on your energy bills? There are some simple steps that you can take to do just … [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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