Monthly Archives: April 2010

Who Says You Can’t Eat Healthily On A Budget?

Posted on April 19, 2010 by

Nadia Swahalia’s Middle EasternPizza, with a baked sweet potato, rocket, grape & seed salad and yummy peaches! Total cost £0.95 pence = $1.45 US. Absolutely delicious!

Posted in Frugal Food | 9 Comments

Must Get Things Done Mondays

Posted on April 19, 2010 by

I’m now working 40 hours a weeks, yet I am still convicted about keeping up the theme of getting things done to allow for a more organized home & mind! Today’s list includes: Post Office to photocopy & post letters … Continue reading →

Posted in Must Get Things Done Monday, Organization | 5 Comments

Reclaimed Simple Sunday

Posted on April 18, 2010 by

Well, I haven’t yet found my closest beach or countryside – but I did spend some time looking through my favourite photos! Apart from that, my relaxed, simple, reclaimed Sunday included: Visiting a new Church Listening to lovely music Emailing … Continue reading →

Posted in Reclaiming Simple Sundays, Simple Living and Reducing Stress | 2 Comments

£20 A Week Menu Plan

Posted on April 17, 2010 by

Photo credit (sadly mine came out blurry!) Depending on the season of life you’re in, you need to approach most things with a serving of flexibility! Today brought another migraine (in truth it never really left) and so I decided I needed to add … Continue reading →

Posted in £500 A Month, Budget, Frugal Food, Groceries, Menu Plan | 16 Comments

Weekending

Posted on April 16, 2010 by

For my first weekend, my plans include: :: Walking down a street with more than 20 cherry blossom trees and taking photographs! :: Doing a local food shop, taking photos and menu planning :: Making use of my new library … Continue reading →

Posted in Weekending | 13 Comments

Financially Savvy Fridays – The £500 Budget & Food Edition

Posted on April 16, 2010 by

As I’ve mentioned, I’ve committed to living on £500 ($730) a month including rent, insurance, car costs, food, recreation, medications, make-up, clothing, toiletries, phone costs and anything else which arises! This plan involves a lot of “sacrifice” but five days … Continue reading →

Posted in £500 A Month, Budget, Financially Savvy Fridays, Frugal Food | 13 Comments

Proud Owner Of An Allotment

Posted on April 15, 2010 by

Photo credit I can hardly believe what happened today. After 3 years of waiting on a waiting list for an allotment, I move to a new city and have one 5 days later! For those that don’t live in the … Continue reading →

Posted in Eco Living, Frugal Food, Inventing My Life | 39 Comments

If All Else Fails…

Posted on April 15, 2010 by

Today is day four of the new job! Every now and then I wonder what would happen if it wasn’t the right fit - the reality is, I’d stick it out until I found something else (although in fact, it’s a great job), but … Continue reading →

Posted in Pie In The Sky | 7 Comments

The £500 Budget Challenge – Early Thoughts

Posted on April 14, 2010 by

Photo credit Honestly it is going to be very hard, but I’ve learned the best things in life rarely come easily and are certainly worth the sacrifice and self-discipline it takes to succeed! Spending This Week: Food: Budget £20 – Spent … Continue reading →

Posted in £500 A Month, Frugal Living, Laying Foundations For The Life Plan | 15 Comments

How Much Laundry Do You Do?

Posted on April 14, 2010 by

Photo credit Recently I was enjoying a chat with a friend, we began discussing laundry and she told me that she does 14-16 loads of laundry a week for two people; granted our washers are much smaller than the American … Continue reading →

Posted in Ethical Consumption, Family Life | 43 Comments