Monthly Archives: March 2010

Home Again Home Again Jiggity Jigg

Posted on March 31, 2010 by

Photo credit Heaven’s Gate (John) Finally home, after travelling 19 of the last 30 hours (!) but it is official, I have the job, funding complete, I start April 12th! Big sigh of relief!!! Thank you for all the prayers and … Continue reading →

Posted in Inventing My Life, Plan Sparkle | 34 Comments

March Plans – Revisited!

Posted on March 30, 2010 by

Well the end of the month is here! In many ways this was a very long & difficult month – my car being taken off the road due to a problem with the steering wheel, many job applications, a cat … Continue reading →

Posted in Goals, Monthly Plans and Reflections | 15 Comments

Thankful Tuesday

Posted on March 30, 2010 by

So much to be thankful for today and every day! This week, I am thankful for: A beating heart! On Friday afternoon I taught a class and was telling my students about a young friend & colleague who died suddenly … Continue reading →

Posted in Thankful Tuesdays | 10 Comments

April Is The Month To Sparkle

Posted on March 29, 2010 by

I eluded in my last post, that I had a simple plan for April which I hope others will join! I have tried a plan Sparkle before, with some success so I’ve decided to dedicate April as the month to … Continue reading →

Posted in Getting Healthy, Goals, Monthly Plans and Reflections, Plan Sparkle | 24 Comments

Must Get Things Done Monday

Posted on March 29, 2010 by

The list is a very long one today; hopefully I can get it all done as I’m traveling (signing paperwork) Tuesday, Wednesday & possibly Thursday this week! Swimming Clean room Clean bathroom Paperwork for volunteering Phone to cancel Dr’s appointment due … Continue reading →

Posted in Must Get Things Done Monday | 13 Comments

Reclaiming Simple Sunday

Posted on March 28, 2010 by

I woke up with a pounding headache, which I’ve had off and on for almost 3 weeks now, which, coupled with the clocks going forward an hour, made me almost tempted to miss swimming, but I know how important swimming … Continue reading →

Posted in Around Devon, Reclaiming Simple Sundays | 20 Comments

Weekly Shop and Menu Plan

Posted on March 27, 2010 by

This weeks shop & menu plan is for two, so I was a tad worried about what the cost would be. I went to three shops: Aldi, a market stall and the Co-op and including toilet roll, came in at £26! … Continue reading →

Posted in Frugal Food, Meal Planning | 9 Comments

Friday Finds – Swooning Edition

Posted on March 26, 2010 by

  Photo credit dcheeks73 So many wonderful Friday finds this week, a mixed bag of joy - which is food for the soul! Speaking of food I’ve found a recipe I must try – baked beans with cabbage, the picture just makes … Continue reading →

Posted in All Things Bright and Beautiful, Friday Finds, Temptations, Things I Love | 7 Comments

‘S Wonderful ‘S Marvelous

Posted on March 26, 2010 by

Ten months ago I sat down with one of my closest friends and organized her finances, it was no easy feat! With an income of £12,000 a year and a mortgage, she was struggling and never seemed to have any money left. When … Continue reading →

Posted in Budget, Frugal Living, Frugal Travel, Personal Responsibility, Single's Money | 18 Comments

Peeking Through The Fog

Posted on March 25, 2010 by

Yesterday was a tough tough day for everyone here in the Frugal Trenches household. It was determined that pus was once again forming in kitty’s body and the infection was spreading, easily seen through the bright red colour her skin turned. More drugs … Continue reading →

Posted in Kit Kat Ownership, Making lemons out of lemonade, Repairing Damage | 18 Comments