Monthly Archives: August 2009

Advice From You

Posted on August 18, 2009 by

I’ve been asked to do a talk for a women’s group at a Church about money. Funny really, they’d think I would be able to do such a talk, but I’ve decided to accept. The talk won’t be financial advice … Continue reading →

Posted in Frugal Living, Giving, Personal Responsibility | 30 Comments

Why I’m Not Yet Thinking About Christmas

Posted on August 17, 2009 by

A lot of frugal bloggers are writing about Christmas, or I guess more to the point they are writing about how to get financially ready for Christmas, what to start buying and when and how. Last year I returned from a … Continue reading →

Posted in Holidays/Vacations, Oh so Blessed | 14 Comments

Reclaiming Simple Sundays

Posted on August 16, 2009 by

Today started off as anything but peaceful, after a difficult nights sleep I wanted to curl up in my bed and refuse to move, but alas I had several responsibilities I’d committed to today so I decided the only way … Continue reading →

Posted in Reclaiming Simple Sundays | 24 Comments

Baking Day

Posted on August 15, 2009 by

Yesterday afternoon I decided to get a plan together to make some meal for freezing as well as some breads & baked goods. I started late afternoon and finished quite late in the evening. Here’s what I made I started off … Continue reading →

Posted in Baking Day, Frugal Food | 27 Comments

Another Award & A Reading Recommendation & Question

Posted on August 14, 2009 by

A huge thank you to Really Ready For Change who gave me a Humanity Award! I’m honestly nowhere near where I strive to be and where I should be, I feel a constant tug at my heart to be more … Continue reading →

Posted in Awards, Do something | 15 Comments

Weekly £20 Shop

Posted on August 13, 2009 by

It is hard to believe it is that time of week again, time seem to be running away with me at the moment!  As usual before I went shopping I made a list of everything I had leftover, this included Fridge/Freezer … Continue reading →

Posted in Frugal Food, Groceries | 20 Comments

Getting Rid Of Your Sense of Entitlement Part III

Posted on August 12, 2009 by

Image by Kevin Carter You can read Part I of this series here, and Part II here. So now you’ve looked around within your life & seen how you can make simple changes & actions to help people (smiling, inviting people … Continue reading →

Posted in Do something, Get Busy!, Oh so Blessed | 33 Comments

The Liberation from No Spending Days

Posted on August 11, 2009 by

Long time readers know that as well as my jar/cash system & frugal shopping schemes another way I save a lot of money and stand against consumer culture is no spending days. These are days where I don’t purchase anything, that … Continue reading →

Posted in Frugal Living | 26 Comments

An Award

Posted on August 10, 2009 by

Thank you to Ponies In Med School for an Honest Scrap award! I’m glad you think my blog is honest, what a lovely compliment! When I first decided to start a frugal, finance, simple living journey blog, one of the … Continue reading →

Posted in About Me, Awards | 23 Comments

Reclaiming Simple Sabbath Sundays

Posted on August 9, 2009 by

 :: Early morning exercise, swimming & hiking  :: CBC radiovia the internet (also on sirius satellite) - Fresh Air, Vinyl Cafe (the funniest program on tv or radio with the most hilarious stories sent in from around Canada & the world), Tapestry (a … Continue reading →

Posted in Reclaiming Simple Sundays, Repairing Damage | 27 Comments