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Monthly Archives: May 2008
May Grocery Challenge
So this month I participated in the May Grocery Challenge. I was listed on the site but for some reason can’t see myself there now. My budget was £80 = $160 for all my groceries in May and I am … Continue reading
Posted in Budget, Frugal Food, Frugal Living
4 Comments
Why I’m glad I’m not a home owner!
There is a lot of pressure on young professionals to purchase homes. Renting is seen as throwing money away, or paying someone else’s mortgage. While I agree in principle that it is a good thing if you can purchase a … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
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Simplicity
For all the handbags in my wardrobe that felt oh so good for a millisecond upon purchase and all the endless CD’s lying around the house, I can honestly say there is nothing like curling up with a mug of … Continue reading
Posted in Downshifting, Frugal Living, Simplicity
12 Comments
It’s Raining Money….!
A strange thing has happened over the last 24 hours and it’s making me wonder why it seems to be raining money. First, I checked an old lottery ticket and found out I’d won £73 Then, I got a check … Continue reading
Posted in Budget, Emergency Fund, Holidays/Vacations
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My Downshifting Journey
I should preface this by saying I have in no way completed my downshifting journey but for some while I have been on one and am committed to going the whole hog! I’ve mentioned my dreams before - to have my own rural patch … Continue reading
Posted in Downshifting, Dreams, Family Life, Lessons Learned
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The new budget – downshifting and more
Well, I got paid! First month & paycheck in the new job and it is £200 = $400 more than I anticipated. I am over the moon! The new budget is as follows: Rent £950 Council Tax £75 Water £30 … Continue reading
Posted in Budget, Downshifting, Frugal Living
7 Comments
Saving Money While I Work
I’m amazed already at how my spending has changed since I began this journey. While I may not have had £30K dept, I was headed on a deep dark road and while I still have a ways to go, I’ve … Continue reading
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Another 10 Tips for Affording a Yearly Holiday/Vacation
Further to my first post on this topic. I’m adding another installment of my top tips for being able to have a yearly holiday even when you are on a tight budget. I recently used several of these and have … Continue reading
Posted in Family Life, Frugal Living, Frugal Travel, Holidays/Vacations
7 Comments
Ask and you shall receive
Firstly my apologies, I am currently dealing with a broken computer, hense my quietness! As part of my attempt to embark on a major financial overhaul, stick to a budget, build my emergency fund, start a private pension (I am … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
5 Comments
My tips for affording a yearly holiday/vacation
I’ll be honest, I am someone who needs time out. As a single woman with a demanding full time job, a home to upkeep and a daily commute, I’ve noticed that the years I adequately plan and spend on a … Continue reading
Posted in Frugal Living, Holidays/Vacations, Lessons Learned
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