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old fashioned frugality

Old fashioned frugality: Saving money like your grandma

Some of the best frugal living tips have been handed down from generation to generation. I love a bit of old fashioned frugality because it saves me loads of money to spend on things that make me … [Read more...]

tread more gently on the earth

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...]

benefits of buying used clothing

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...]

low impact festival

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...]

#SecondhandSeptember

Sign up for #SecondhandSeptember

Regular readers will know that I buy second hand a lot - most of the time in fact. However, I really want to support and promote Oxfam's #SecondHandSeptember campaign, so I have signed up to pledge … [Read more...]

reduce your energy bills

How to reduce your energy bills

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...]

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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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