Menu Monday 4th May 2015
Monday – Nigella’s Brandy Bacony Roast Chicken with polenta(from last week) and asparagus. Tuesday – Tacos for Cinco de Mayo Wednesday – Spanish tortilla with… Read More »Menu Monday 4th May 2015
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Ripped but Not Ruined
Being Lean is all about seeing extra benefits in items. Today I am thinking about old, ripped or laddered tights. There are so many uses… Read More »Ripped but Not Ruined
A Little Play EQUALS Being More Productive
Since I started The Lean Times, I have been trying to push myself to always use my time in a constructive manner. I am always… Read More »A Little Play EQUALS Being More Productive
Hooray I got a job! So why am I terrified?
After being unemployed for much longer than what could be called an extended holiday (eight months) I finally got a full time job. Yippee! I… Read More »Hooray I got a job! So why am I terrified?
Graze Shopping
This morning after going to exercise class, I got home and had hit two supermarkets and was rushing to meet the third for a delivery.… Read More »Graze Shopping
Shopping is a Habit
Yes it is – a bad habit! That is unless you need something or have planned a purchase. Are you the victim of a shopping… Read More »Shopping is a Habit
Is shopping a civic duty???
Is it our civic DUTY to go out and spend to save our shops and help the economy? Since the big crash of October ’08,… Read More »Is shopping a civic duty???
September is Here,Time to Get Back to Business
Am I the only person that gets excited when September rolls around? Perhaps it is the idea of going back to school, buying new stationery… Read More »September is Here,Time to Get Back to Business
Podcast Three – April Fool’s Money
There is good fooling and bad fooling. In this podcast I cover both types. Which do you want to be? The Links: The good fooling… Read More »Podcast Three – April Fool’s Money
What is in your larder?
Shopping on a Sunday afternoon, I know it is not the best time for fresh food but I still expect to see food. I ended… Read More »What is in your larder?
Life savings could save your life
Things have been a bit tough for me over here at Lean Times HQ. I have been hit with some quite large bills that come… Read More »Life savings could save your life
Want vs Need
If you are a regular here, you will know that the past four years have been to put it mildly – challenging. I have been… Read More »Want vs Need