Category Archives: Budget

Frugal Fun

Posted on August 4, 2009 by

A comment on my last post implied that it was depressing to live on a £20 a week food budget and a £8 a week entertainment/fun budget. It made me giggle because I used to spend 3x that on food … Continue reading →

Posted in Budget, Frugal Living, Lessons Learned, Personal Responsibility | 26 Comments

Getting Those Financial Ducks in a Row

Posted on August 3, 2009 by

Yes, I know this picture isn’t of ducks, but I figure the swans are a good substitute! For the last six weeks I’ve been working with my wonderful flatmate, helping her to learn a new thrifty cash system for spending. … Continue reading →

Posted in Budget, Frugal Living, Repairing Damage | 22 Comments

Simple Living and Reducing Stress – Part I

Posted on November 16, 2008 by

Today, I am going to start a series on living simply and downshifting by reducing stress. The reality is that we all have stress in our lives, it is a normal, somewhat natural part of living, particularly in a modern … Continue reading →

Posted in Budget, Downshifting, Dreams, Emergency Fund, Family Life, Frugal Living, Personal Responsibility, reducing stress, Simplicity | 29 Comments

Frugal Food Tip

Posted on July 2, 2008 by

I’ve always wanted to stick by the principle of making sure I make an extra meal when I make dinner, often I would start with good intentions, but then when I’d bring the dishes back into the kitchen and pick … Continue reading →

Posted in Budget, Eco Living, Frugal Food, Frugal Living | 2 Comments

May Grocery Challenge

Posted on May 31, 2008 by

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

It’s Raining Money….!

Posted on May 27, 2008 by

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 | 5 Comments

The new budget – downshifting and more

Posted on May 25, 2008 by

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