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Frugal fashion: how to find the best bargains

I'm no fashionista; I am happiest in my jeans and wellies. However, I do have three frugal style guru daughters, who know all the tricks to finding stylish bargains. They are the mistresses of frugal … [Read more...]

Bargain hunters on holiday! Back in Wales

We are back in our little Welsh caravan. It really feels like a home from home, but without work, noise and traffic!  We are on a smallholding a few miles from Machynlleth. There are trees and … [Read more...]

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...]

What is Facebook Marketplace and is it the new eBay?  

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 of the new Facebook … [Read more...]

Bargain-hunting and a freebie

Fresh back from my holiday, I need to be mindful of my spending. I have therefore gone straight into bargain-hunting mode. I had to go and get a few essentials because lots of things had run low … [Read more...]

How boot sales can help you reach your savings goals

Boot sales! You got to love them on a beautiful sunny morning. My usual one, at Ardleigh in Colchester, was absolutely packed with bargain hunters today. I queued for 45 minutes to get in. That's a … [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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