I have been watching an excellent TV programme In the mornings recently called Right on the Money. It is usually on during the day when I am at work but seems to be repeated the following day at … [Read more...]
Five frugal things: 16th July 2017
As I was on holiday last week you may be surprised to learn that I have easily achieved five frugal things. Our week in our lovely Welsh retreat was a bargain vacation after … [Read more...]
Five Frugal Things I have achieved this week, 30th June 2017
Thanks for all the comments on my last post about frugal holidays. I loved the idea of a monastic retreat, as suggested by Kirrie, and Julia's information about university accommodation. I can see … [Read more...]
Think you can’t afford to go on holiday? Ideas for frugal holidays
Mr Shoestring and I work hard all year. We scrimp and save and live a frugal lifestyle to make sure bills are paid and no debts accrued. One thing we insist on, however, is at least one vacation a … [Read more...]
No spend week update – how was yours?
No spend week hangover We came to the end of our no spend week yesterday. I don't find it difficult generally, especially when I am at work, as there is little temptation. It really helps my bank … [Read more...]
Need to save money? How about a no spend week?
Yesterday kicked off our latest no spend week. Earlier in the year we did a couple of no spend months. We only spent money on essentials such as food and petrol (plus the usual household bills, of … [Read more...]
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