Rice and beans, beans and rice
This is a quote from the wonderful Dave Ramsey’s Podcast. It is his suggestion to anyone that has debt, to eat rice and beans, beans… Read More »Rice and beans, beans and rice
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Adventures in becoming a modern day domestic diva part une
I have decided that I should learn to sew properly. I can hand sew a hem and replace buttons but to actually make a garment,… Read More »Adventures in becoming a modern day domestic diva part une
False Eyelashes and Carnivals
Are false eyelashes the new pick me up? It is a well known fact that cosmetic sales go up in times of economic unrest. Lipstick… Read More »False Eyelashes and Carnivals
Debt and the death of relationships
We all know how much being in debt takes out of us. The constant worry of whether we will be able to pay our bills… Read More »Debt and the death of relationships
Extreme Earning
Many of us, frugal, financially strapped people have heard of the term ‘Snowflaking’ which in a nutshell is earning small increments of money to put… Read More »Extreme Earning
Back in the saddle again, aka the office chair
I am a freelancer who has not had a lot of work over the past few months. I must admit it was interesting for a… Read More »Back in the saddle again, aka the office chair
Spring is a comin’
Ok, it is not really spring yet but there are definite hints of it here in London. For instance the snowdrops and crocuses are popping… Read More »Spring is a comin’
Lean Regime
At this time of year, we make resolutions. Many or is it most of us decide that it is the time to lose some weight,… Read More »Lean Regime
Christmas Panic!
Ok, Christmas is almost here and I am guessing that a lot of us are in a panic about how much we have all spent. … Read More »Christmas Panic!
Thanksgiving thoughts
I am in New York for a brief visit with family and to enjoy the Thanksgiving Holiday. Thanksgiving is in fact a very Lean holiday… Read More »Thanksgiving thoughts
Eat like a peasant
Food prices have gone up, that is a fact, so now is the time to rethink how we cook. Meat does not have to be… Read More »Eat like a peasant
Lean when the leaves are falling.
It’s autumn and my social diary is filling up. How does a girl about town keep on a budget and still have an exciting social… Read More »Lean when the leaves are falling.