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Saving money in the garden: 15 budget gardening tips

  If you are lucky enough to have some outside space, it makes sense to make the best of it. A lovely green space lifts the spirits and gardening itself is an amazing way to get fit and … [Read more...]

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The right garden tools for the job

    I have said it before and I will say it again: spring has sprung! It gladdens my heart to have a garden full of colour after the dreary grey days of winter. The garden is … [Read more...]

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A frugal lifestyle for uncertain times – and an update #fivefrugalthings

  Finally some progress with my trapped nerve/ bulging disc situation. I will need an operation to put things straight again. I have an appointment coming up to see a spinal surgeon, but … [Read more...]

Ten Reasons to Grow Your Own Herbs

Most of us have a pot of parsley or coriander from the supermarket on our kitchen window sill from time to time. Usually they die before you use them! I have solved this by repotting them into a … [Read more...]

Grow your own fruit and veg to save money, even when you’re feeling delicateĀ 

So... the downside of entertaining 😊. I did two loads in the dishwasher as we went along, but we didn't want to stay up all night washing up. So many glasses! Growing your own hangover We … [Read more...]

Grow your own

Grow your own to save money Finally, spring has sprung! This afternoon we got out into the garden to get some jobs done. Mr S dug up and moved the compost heap as it had been invaded by bindweed so … [Read more...]

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Recent Posts

  • Another week of frugal healthy food #mealplanning
  • Watch the pennies #fivefrugalthings
  • Monthly goals for December 2019
  • Win a Christmas hamper with the UK Money Bloggers!
  • A more plant based meal plan

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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