Loyalty gone mad???
I seem to have gotten a strange affliction recently, an obsession with building up my loyalty points. It seems I will walk miles (well really… Read More »Loyalty gone mad???
Shopping
Personal Style
I know so many women with bulging closets and still nothing to wear. We have all heard of the 20/80 rule; where you wear 20%… Read More »Personal Style
I am a Frugal Rebel
I must admit that I am not your regular frugal person. I don’t really believe in cheap. For me, I take the definition of frugal… Read More »I am a Frugal Rebel
Food Shopping for the Frugal
We all have ways we like to shop. My favourite is a mish-mash of supermarket delivery, the fruit and veg market and ethnic stores. Ethnic stores… Read More »Food Shopping for the Frugal
I Want a 1950’s Wife
As I have probably mentioned before I live pretty much alone, my beloved comes over a few nights a week but is not asked to… Read More »I Want a 1950’s Wife
Make food while the sun is shinning
This past Saturday was one of if not the best weather day of the summer. So what did I do? Go shopping of course! I… Read More »Make food while the sun is shinning
Rent or Christmas
This is a sign that is on every bulletin board on my estate. It scares me but it speaks of the brutal truth, there are… Read More »Rent or Christmas
Lean Tips – Clever Shopping on eBay
Friday is tip day, here at The Lean Times, today’s topic is how to save money with eBay. 1. Many of the items on eBay… Read More »Lean Tips – Clever Shopping on eBay
eBay for Everyday
Ages ago, I wrote the post eBay I Love you! and would you believe, the love is still going strong. Most people think about eBay… Read More »eBay for Everyday
Frugal Not Frumpy, A Series
Just because you are watching your pennies that is no excuse for losing any sense of style that you possess. Being frugal is even more… Read More »Frugal Not Frumpy, A Series
Summertime Debt Free Time
I think the summer is the best time to start a plan to get your finances in order. Why summer and not in January when… Read More »Summertime Debt Free Time
Work Those Sales
Well, we have gotten through Christmas with full bellies, we are looking hopefully at 2010 but before we pop the Champagne cork, most of us… Read More »Work Those Sales