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How to save money: Fifty shades of frugal

Fifty shades of frugal? Bet that got your attention. I’m not saying being frugal is as titillating as the Fifty Shades series, but it is probably just as satisfying! If you can save money here and … [Read more...]

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What does frugal living look like?

What does frugal living look like? Well, it's not living miserably, being poor or malnourished, walking round in rags and never having fun. It's making the best of the resources you have, wasting … [Read more...]

Five frugal things to kick off October

It's been a wild week of weather, with lots of wind and rain punctuated by spurts of warm sunshine. Cardigan on, cardigan off, leave the house with a coat and umbrella or just go out in a T shirt? … [Read more...]

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Cheapest healthy meal ideas

It can feel hard to eat well on a tight budget, but it's not as difficult as you might think. When you are looking for the cheapest healthy meal ideas, it helps if you have some basic cooking skills … [Read more...]

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Zero Waste Week Giveaway: Win a Copy of Eco Thrifty Living

I thought we could celebrate Zero Waste Week with an appropriate giveaway. Zoe Morrison, the woman behind the excellent Eco Thrifty Living blog, has published her first book. I have two copies up for … [Read more...]

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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...]

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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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