Hi and happy new year! As I often do, I am rebalancing my finances as we go into 2025 with a no-spend January. I am on day three as I write this, but the weather has been wild, windy and wet, so I … [Read more...]
No Spend January: the cure for a Christmas hangover
For the past few years I have greeted the New Year with a no spend January. It is the perfect antidote to the excesses of the festive season and always on my list of resolutions. Indeed, it is often … [Read more...]
A no spend January: where to start and why?
It's that time of year again.... Even if you are careful with your spending and have budgeted for it, Christmas is an expensive time. I always like to start the year with a no spend January to get … [Read more...]
No Spend January results: how did I do?
This post contains referral codes, clearly marked with *. If you click through and make a purchase, I will earn a small commission. We are heading towards the end of No Spend January! My aim … [Read more...]
No spend month update
What do you do when you are on a no spend month? Well, luckily I find it easy to amuse myself without spending any money. It has been a busy time at Shoestring Cottage anyway, so I haven't had time to … [Read more...]
No spend January – how did I do?
Regular readers will be aware that, like many people in the new year, Christmas had left my bank account feeling rather depleted. I resolved to make January a no spend month, buying nothing except … [Read more...]