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Start prepping a budget Christmas now

Start prepping Christmas in July? Has the woman finally gone mad? If you are someone who feels their heart sink at the idea of Christmas - the expense, the time, the sheer busyness of the occasion - … [Read more...]

Slimming World Christmas

How to survive a Slimming World Christmas

Unless you are a saint with more will power than the average person, a Slimming World Christmas can be a huge challenge. You have been sticking to your food optimising plan, going to meetings and … [Read more...]

Is it too late to save for Christmas?

Christmas comes round at the same time every year, yet still takes some of us by surprise! We are now heading towards November, so is it too late to save for Christmas? A financial headache I have … [Read more...]

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Reduce waste this Christmas

Just a quick post today to share an infographic from Rachel Strauss, who organises Zero Waste Week each September. I hope you can read it OK!   You can find lots more information and … [Read more...]

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Eighteen of the best green Christmas gift ideas

Are you dreaming of a green Christmas? I am! I am hoping to give and receive a lot more ethically sourced and environmentally friendly presents this year. Some will even save the recipient money, so … [Read more...]

Planning for Christmas: Start early, save money!

I know it's only August, but is anybody planning for Christmas yet? I actually started in January. Not in a 'What are we eating for dinner next December 25th' sort of way. I'm not that organised!! … [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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