From the monthly archives:

February 2010

A Spending Hiatus

February 11, 2010

in frugal living

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You all know how I love a good challenge, well I’ve joined Joslyn {Simple Lovely} and lots of others on a spending hiatus. From, and these are my dates, the 5th February to the 1st April I will not be buying any new possessions.

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I make mine with milk and water. I then serve with a sprinkle of sugar on top. Simple. What about you, how do you like yours? {photo credit: toby barnes}

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We’re having four new windows put in today, replacing wood with UPVC and I’m sitting here wondering if I’ve made a mistake. Let me explain. When we bought our house in 2006, at a reduced price as it needed work {lots of !} we planned to renovate and then sell it on at a profit. [...]

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….these sites, Simply The Nest – An English girl dreaming of moving to France from Manchester Simple Lovely – Inspiring me to start a spending hiatus The Brick House – Thrifty and amazing Sunday Suppers – New York and cooking Am I the only one who can’t wait to start using the washing line again? {photo [...]

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In a previous post I set myself a challenge to spend only £200 on groceries over the four weeks, 18th January – 17th February. So how am I doing? Spending: Not great in terms of spending as I’ve spent £188.60 so far, however in terms of the food we’re eating there’s been  a massive improvement; I’ve been cooking [...]

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