Like everyone else, I am slightly terrified that the energy companies keep putting up their prices. Gas and electricity combined make up one of our biggest monthly bills. But how can you reduce your … [Read more...]
Ten unusual uses for common household items to save you money
Something happened recently that made me think about unusual uses for common household items. Regular readers will know that I love my cats. Lately, however, they have been driving me crazy by … [Read more...]
Old fashioned frugality: Saving money like your grandma
This post was first published in 2020. It inspired the basic concept behind my book, Extreme Frugality: Save Money Like Your Grandma*. I hope you enjoy revisiting it with me. Not much has … [Read more...]
Tread more gently on the earth: Zero Waste Week 2019
This week is Zero Waste Week 2019. It is also Oxfam's #SecondHandSeptember campaign, where you can pledge to buy no new clothing for 30 days. (See this post for more information.) Why not join in with … [Read more...]
Five frugal things for #SecondHandSeptember
I have absolutely no idea where August has gone, but here we are about to greet September. So I thought it would be timely to look at five frugal things for #SecondHandSeptember. I have signed the … [Read more...]
A Low Impact Festival: Green Gathering 2019
Most festivals create huge amounts of waste and use a ton of energy. Not this one, though. The Green Gathering is different, for all the right reasons. It is a truly low impact festival. We were … [Read more...]