Category Archives: Budget

Extreme Frugality Month Two

Posted on May 10, 2011 by

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 →

Posted in Beans and Rice Budget, Budget, Emergency Funds, extreme frugality, Monthly Plans and Reflections, Oh so Blessed, Pets | 11 Comments

Extreme Frugality Month One

Posted on May 4, 2011 by

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

Posted on April 8, 2011 by

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 →

Posted in Beans and Rice Budget, Budget, Financially Savvy Fridays, Frugal Entertaining, Frugal Food, Frugal Living | 10 Comments

£500 A Month Budget – 1 Week In

Posted on April 20, 2010 by

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

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

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

‘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

How To Establish A Budget Part I

Posted on November 21, 2009 by

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

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