I woke up very early today. There seem to be lots of Christmas thoughts whizzing around my head. Sifting through them with a cup of tea, I am surprised at the amount going on in my head. So this … [Read more...]
Last minute affordable gifts
This post is sponsored by Groupon. However, all views and opinions are my own. Are you a last minute shopper? Ok, own up. Who is still scrabbling around for Christmas presents? With the season … [Read more...]
Christmas bargain hunting – now is the time!
How is your Christmas bargain hunting going? I am almost there! Hardest to buy for is always Mr Shoestring. He can rarely think of any ideas to give me. I have cracked it! I have been looking on … [Read more...]
Fame at last… spreading the frugal message
What a strange and exciting week we have had here at Shoestring Cottage, spreading the frugal message. I was approached a couple of weeks ago by a journalist who had read my Frugal … [Read more...]
Planning for Christmas….and saving money
I can hear some virtual sharp intakes of breath at the thought of planning for Christmas when we are still in August! How dare I mention the C word when we have only just had the bank holiday! I … [Read more...]
The week at Shoestring Cottage – catching up with myself
Well, the week has got away with me. I have no idea where it went, it was just one busy Christmas blur. And we still have almost two weeks to go! I feel more on top of Christmas now. I have done … [Read more...]