Debt and Depression a connection???
Is there a link between being depressed and being in debt? I guess this is a chicken and the egg kind of question. Lots,… Read More »Debt and Depression a connection???
Shopping
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
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?
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
The Worst Time of Year for Us Frugal Ladies
There are two times in the year when life gets a bit more challenging for the frugal woman; when the fashion circus comes to town.… Read More »The Worst Time of Year for Us Frugal Ladies
International Shopping
As I said in my last post, I was visiting my family in New York for the Thanksgiving holiday and what do you do when… Read More »International Shopping
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
Light at the End of the Tunnel
The past few years have been difficult, to say the least. This recession has brought me two redundancies, a stint on the dole and a… Read More »Light at the End of the Tunnel
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
Bye Bye Birkenstocks, Hello Boots
I love my Birkenstock sandals, they are comfortable yet a bit stylishly acceptable because they are black patent but alas it is now October so… Read More »Bye Bye Birkenstocks, Hello Boots
Clean up and replenish, wardrobe planning
It is getting chilly here in old London town so it is time to take out the heavier clothes, tights, socks and sweaters. What is… Read More »Clean up and replenish, wardrobe planning
More Frugal Confessions
Here comes another frugal confession, I miss the finances of the past. This past weekend, I lost a very good friend in an accident, when… Read More »More Frugal Confessions
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???
Personal Style
I know so many women with bulging closets and still nothing to wear. We have all heard of the 20/80 rule; where you wear 20%… Read More »Personal Style
I am a Frugal Rebel
I must admit that I am not your regular frugal person. I don’t really believe in cheap. For me, I take the definition of frugal… Read More »I am a Frugal Rebel
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
I Want a 1950’s Wife
As I have probably mentioned before I live pretty much alone, my beloved comes over a few nights a week but is not asked to… Read More »I Want a 1950’s Wife
Make food while the sun is shinning
This past Saturday was one of if not the best weather day of the summer. So what did I do? Go shopping of course! I… Read More »Make food while the sun is shinning
Rent or Christmas
This is a sign that is on every bulletin board on my estate. It scares me but it speaks of the brutal truth, there are… Read More »Rent or Christmas
Lean Tips – Clever Shopping on eBay
Friday is tip day, here at The Lean Times, today’s topic is how to save money with eBay. 1. Many of the items on eBay… Read More »Lean Tips – Clever Shopping on eBay
eBay for Everyday
Ages ago, I wrote the post eBay I Love you! and would you believe, the love is still going strong. Most people think about eBay… Read More »eBay for Everyday
Frugal Not Frumpy, A Series
Just because you are watching your pennies that is no excuse for losing any sense of style that you possess. Being frugal is even more… Read More »Frugal Not Frumpy, A Series
Summertime Debt Free Time
I think the summer is the best time to start a plan to get your finances in order. Why summer and not in January when… Read More »Summertime Debt Free Time
Work Those Sales
Well, we have gotten through Christmas with full bellies, we are looking hopefully at 2010 but before we pop the Champagne cork, most of us… Read More »Work Those Sales
Hello Sunshine
Here in London, we are never very sure about the weather. I am a bit of a lazy pessimist so I don’t unpack my real… Read More »Hello Sunshine
Christmas Panic!
Ok, Christmas is almost here and I am guessing that a lot of us are in a panic about how much we have all spent. … Read More »Christmas Panic!
Lean when the leaves are falling.
It’s autumn and my social diary is filling up. How does a girl about town keep on a budget and still have an exciting social… Read More »Lean when the leaves are falling.
Think Ethnic
Getting tired of beans on toast? Saving money does not have to be boring. Explore the various ethnic shops in your neighbourhood. I am very… Read More »Think Ethnic