By Viviana
Oh wow! I have just realized that this is my 101st post. In light of this momentous occasion, I thought I would do a post reflecting my favourite past posts, just like on Seinfeld or Friends – it is the one with all the flashbacks. The post that got the most reaction from my lovely [...]
By Viviana
Monday – Nigella’s Brandy Bacony Roast Chicken with polenta(from last week) and asparagus. Tuesday – Tacos for Cinco de Mayo Wednesday – Spanish tortilla with tomato&red onion salad Thursday – Friday – Spaghetti carbonara For more menu ideas visit OrgJunkie.
By Viviana
The Lean Times has been interviewed on Frugal Five Minutes with on Frugal Please have a look and give me some feedback. Frugal is great at thrifty living to save up for her impending nuptials in Oz. Thanks for having me on Frugal Five Minutes With, Frugal Lady.
By Viviana
Yes you read it correctly I had to give up on £10 Week. I am always very keen to join the wonderful Penny Golightly when she does £10 Week. I think I have participated three times over the past 1.5 years and got so much out of it every time. I thought I could do it [...]
By David Taylor
Moving country is a significant undertaking wherever your journey is taking you. There are so many things to organise in order to tie up your affairs in the country that you’re leaving, that it can be easy to miss a crucial task which in your destination. The UK is an attractive place to live, but [...]
By Viviana
I have a confession to make – I am a bit tired of cooking at the moment. I am a bit fed up of all the planning, shopping, preparing and cleaning up. My beloved is very helpful but I am still getting a bored with the whole routine. But… we all gotta eat right? So [...]
By Viviana
The World Cup has begun; football fever has hit London. We are all about Brazil so I thought I might put a bit of Brazilian food on the menu. I do love black beans and rice – thrifty and satisfying. In other news – Style NOT Fashion is FREE on Amazon today (16th only) – [...]
By Viviana
Yes I have been included in 79th Carnival of Money Stories with my story Debt and Depression a Connection???. You can view all the fabulous posts here LivingAlmostLarge. Do you think they will let me play with the tiger?
By Viviana
With all the doom and gloom that is about, I thought I would pass on some good news. This past weekend was something a bit special for me because I made my first Etsy sale. And what was even more exciting is my lovely buyer, purchased 3 sets of my vintage French buttons. I am [...]
By Viviana
This week I am not doing Menu Monday for a few reasons – one we are going to be out three of the five week night and it is Thanksgiving week. I love, love, love Thanksgiving! It is my idea of the perfect holiday. There are no gifts involved and it is all about saying [...]
By Viviana
The Stylish Frugalista is FREE today My new ebook is free for anyone today on Amazon UK or Amazon US. You can download a Kindle reader free for any computer. I hope you take advantage of this offer and if you have the inclination, leave me a review. Have a great Sunday!
By Viviana
This is going to be a busy week for me – my new ebook, The Stylish Frugalista is just about ready to go live. I am so excited! I think it has lots of information for any lady that wants to dress better and stop making shopping mistakes. Enough about me, now on to the [...]