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How to find the best boot sale bargains

I had a mixed experience looking for boot sale bargains yesterday. We went to two. The first was rubbish. Hardly any stalls and those that were there were mostly traders, selling old tools and out of … [Read more...]

No spend week update – how was yours?

No spend week hangover We came to the end of our no spend week yesterday. I don't find it difficult generally, especially when I am at work,  as there is little temptation. It really helps my bank … [Read more...]

The Pros and Cons of Facebook Marketplace 

Regular readers will know that I am a fan of eBay for buying and selling. It is great for making money from your old clutter, reselling and finding bargains. But what about Facebook ? Is it a serious … [Read more...]

Need to save money? How about a no spend week?

Yesterday kicked off our latest no spend week. Earlier in the year we did a couple of no spend months. We only spent money on essentials such as food and petrol (plus the usual household bills, of … [Read more...]

Five Frugal Things I have Done this Week 16th June

I haven’t spent too much this week, in preparation for next week. This will be strictly NO SPEND. I intend to buy nothing except essentials. I won’t even be doing a food shop, apart from cat food, loo … [Read more...]

Why are you always broke? How to change your spending habits

Why are you always broke? 'I don't know, I hardly buy anything!' Some people are broke because they genuinely have very little money coming in each month. Maybe they live on benefits or have to … [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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