Recessionomics
Recessionomics – The economic slowdown during recession. There has been quite a bit of talk this week about the recession being over. I must say… Read More »Recessionomics
Frugal
When Your Frugal Balloon Deflates
I seem to have hit the proverbial wall in my quest for a debt free life. Perhaps it is Christmas looming or just that, at… Read More »When Your Frugal Balloon Deflates
A little Q&A with The Lean Times
I received an email the other day from CESI Debt Solutions, asking me to answer a few questions about my frugal journey. They had already… Read More »A little Q&A with The Lean Times
The Frugal Fashionista, an Oxymoron?- Part of the Frugal Not Frumpy Series
I must admit I am having a bit of an identity crisis. I used to work as a stylist, so I used to live fashion… Read More »The Frugal Fashionista, an Oxymoron?- Part of the Frugal Not Frumpy Series
Ode to the Egg
An egg is one of the most versatile and inexpensive items we have in our cupboards. We can eat eggs at anytime of the day… Read More »Ode to the Egg
Thank goodness I am a hoarder
I must confess I am unable to pass up a bargain. This trait in me does not make me popular when at airports as I… Read More »Thank goodness I am a hoarder
Lean Times Tools
Being Lean should not be difficult or time consuming. I have a few tools I keep around the house to make living Lean a bit… Read More »Lean Times Tools
To H*ll with the Jones’, We are the Frugals’
Do you remember when no one wanted to sit next to you at lunch because your Mom made you a stinky egg salad sandwich? So… Read More »To H*ll with the Jones’, We are the Frugals’
Beat the banks
There are a few ways to beat the banks and avoid bank charges. If you are a freelancer like me sometimes you may dance a… Read More »Beat the banks
Quick! There is a Slow Revolution Happening!
Our lives have gotten even busier with this recession. We are paying off debts, working on making extra money, trying not to be made redundant… Read More »Quick! There is a Slow Revolution Happening!
Vinegar the quiet superhero
Vinegar is the king of the multi taskers. You can use it for cleaning the kitchen, doing laundry, taking care of your pets, in the… Read More »Vinegar the quiet superhero
Sexy Packed Lunches
Apparently it takes 21 days of repetition to make a habit so I am trying to make a habit of bringing my lunch to work. … Read More »Sexy Packed Lunches
Loyalty gone mad???
I seem to have gotten a strange affliction recently, an obsession with building up my loyalty points. It seems I will walk miles (well really… Read More »Loyalty gone mad???
Food Shopping for the Frugal
We all have ways we like to shop. My favourite is a mish-mash of supermarket delivery, the fruit and veg market and ethnic stores. Ethnic stores… Read More »Food Shopping for the Frugal
Some of my Favourite Frugal Things
Raindrops on roses, whiskers on kittens, here are some of my favourite frugal things. It is true that some of the best things in life… Read More »Some of my Favourite Frugal Things
Bicarbonate of Soda, Robin to Vinegar’s Batman
A few months go, I wrote about Vinegar the Quiet Superhero, and now I am going to tell you all the things you can do… Read More »Bicarbonate of Soda, Robin to Vinegar’s Batman
Susie Homemaker? Oh no!
Usually I plan and write my weekly menu on Monday but today I am stuck with some horrible flu that refuses to go away. … Read More »Susie Homemaker? Oh no!
I am NOT a hermit, just frugal
A colleague commented recently, she thought it was a bit strange that I don’t go out much and prefer to do my drinking at home… Read More »I am NOT a hermit, just frugal
Can You Be Too Frugal For Your Own Good?
This week, I had a debate with myself. I was in desperate need of a visit to the hairdresser, it had been months and I… Read More »Can You Be Too Frugal For Your Own Good?
Menu Monday 13th September 2010 – the £10 Challenge
Since the sublime failure of my yearly sideline, I have decided to set myself a challenge – to see if I can eat dinner for… Read More »Menu Monday 13th September 2010 – the £10 Challenge
The Good Fight
What happens when you get tired of fighting the good fight? I have worked on being frugal and financially sensible for the past few years,… Read More »The Good Fight
Lean Regime
At this time of year, we make resolutions. Many or is it most of us decide that it is the time to lose some weight,… Read More »Lean Regime