Category Archives: Budget

Extreme Frugality Month Two

Well month one is over and now month two is here! This month, as I’ve mentioned twice before, is a month of change which is definitely reflected in the budget! Since we are one week into the month, I’ve updated … Continue reading

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Extreme Frugality Month One

So there was a bit of crud that got in the way, but here’s the results of month one!   Food $120 a month – I’ve spent $119.59/$120 Entertainment $15/£10  a month – I spent $14.45/$15 Transportation costs $10/£6  - I spent $5.00/$10  … Continue reading

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Extreme Frugality – Week One

Just a quick note, the diaper/nappy post will be up next week because I am still waiting for the nappy companies to get back to me! Monday I’ll go ahead with or without…! “We don’t need to increase our goods … Continue reading

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£500 A Month Budget – 1 Week In

Photo credit Honestly, I feel like it gets easier each day. After paying my bills, I’m living on £25 a week ($38 US) for food, gifts, clothing, make-up, cards and well anything! The first few days I had so many … Continue reading

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£20 A Week Menu Plan

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

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Financially Savvy Fridays – The £500 Budget & Food Edition

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

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‘S Wonderful ‘S Marvelous

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

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How To Establish A Budget Part I

A reader Claudia emailed me asking if I had ever posted how to have a jar system for budgeting, I suddenly realized I hadn’t exactly explained it in much detail, so I thought I’d begin a series! I honestly think … Continue reading

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Frugal Fun

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

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Getting Those Financial Ducks in a Row

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

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