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10 UK money saving blogs you need to read

There are the big, well known bloggers that you may already be aware of, writing about money and frugality. The likes of Money Saving Expert, Skint Dad, Jack Monroe and so on. But then there are some … [Read more...]

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So many reasons to be frugal #costoflivingcrisis

I have been thinking about how hard life can be when everything is so expensive! And why embracing a frugal lifestyle can be so helpful. There are a lot of good reasons to be frugal, especially in … [Read more...]

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Focus on frugality: Why the little things do matter

I recently read a finance blogger who said he wasn't into frugality. He could help you become wealthy but not by telling you to forego your daily takeout coffee. But I feel that a focus on frugality … [Read more...]

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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...]

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How to develop a frugal mindset

Frugal living is not about living in poverty; it is about being mindful with your money to create the best life that you can without getting into debt or spending just for the sake of it.  But … [Read more...]

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How to make things last longer

Maintaining and looking after your possessions, be they household appliances, furniture, carpets, vehicles or bicycles will keep them looking good and enable them to remain usable for longer. In this … [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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