Monthly Archives: October 2008

Life with no shopping!

Posted on October 8, 2008 by

Well I’ve officially made it past the 6 month mark….that is 6 months with none of the following: new clothes magazines new jewelry new make up or facial creams etc new CD’s or music new books new things for the … Continue reading →

Posted in Downshifting, Dreams, Simplicity | 21 Comments

The £12 grocery shop!

Posted on October 7, 2008 by

Just returned from work and doing the weekly shopping! I’m pleased to say I got it to £12.06 this week, not bad! Here’s how I did it. I had the following in the cupboards & fridge: rice, puy lentils, barley, … Continue reading →

Posted in Frugal Food, Frugal Living | 24 Comments

The lowdown on my thoughts on tax!

Posted on October 6, 2008 by

Well my quick post this am on my way out to a meeting (3 bus rides & 5 train journeys!!) had many people emailing me their views and some great comments. Since I rushed to post the info on Simon … Continue reading →

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How much tax do you pay?

Posted on October 6, 2008 by

How ever much I hate the fact I often complain that I have to hand over about £500 a month in tax plus NI, I’m pretty glad I don’t have Simon Cowell’s tax bill. According to the Times Online he pays … Continue reading →

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What a wonderful experience!

Posted on October 5, 2008 by

While the last 48 hours have been somewhat stressful, heck when is figuring out your life goals NOT stressful, it has given me renewed spirit to tackle my downshifting/simplicity dreams. It has made me realize that there is strength in … Continue reading →

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Chaotic Rambles about the flat, life etc **Edited with final decision below**

Posted on October 4, 2008 by

*note, there are very few capitalized words in this rambling post* I didn’t sleep well last night (surprise, surprise) for two main reasons, one being work (I’ve had another project pushed on my plate – yes I’m already doing 50hr … Continue reading →

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I am oh so tempted at the moment

Posted on October 3, 2008 by

to buy a flat… it is in a nice area (it is not in London about 2 hrs away, I can commute to work & work from home) it is in a lovely city development i didn’t think i could … Continue reading →

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Just so I remember

Posted on October 2, 2008 by

and feel free to remind me…. I’d like to learn how to:  sew knit a blanket* – i can do basic knitting, but need to turn it up a knotch or two! quilt make preserves make jam arrange flowers grow … Continue reading →

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*The pieces are back together, goals and veganism!* Updated!

Posted on October 1, 2008 by

It took a week of making a conscious effort to sleep, eat right, drink water, take time out each day for myself and forgive myself, but I can officially say that the pieces of the puzzle are back in place … Continue reading →

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