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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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Making the most of the garden #fivefrugalthings

This week the weather has been warm and sunny here in Essex, despite the forecast being for heavy rain. Actually, I hope we get some soon as the garden needs it. We have been making the most of the … [Read more...]

BEST SAVINGS CHALLENGES

Five of the best savings challenges to get you motivated

This post was contributed by Hannah from Frugal Bride to Be, who is saving for a wedding and a house, so she is an expert saver! Whether you have a particular occasion coming up, want to be prepared … [Read more...]

Saving pennies where we can #fivefrugalthings

  Before I begin this week's Five Frugal Things post, an important reminder: You have just two more days to enter the UK Money Bloggers Easter giveaway! It closes at midnight on 14th … [Read more...]

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How to stop spending and build will power

Are you an emotional shopper? Or do you shop because you are bored? I have been guilty of both, although not recently I am happy to say.  It can be so hard to find the will power to stop spending … [Read more...]

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How to buy less stuff and save more money

As I have been going into town a lot recently to have acupuncture, I have had more of an opportunity to browse the shops. I have been impressed with myself at how little I have been tempted by all of … [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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