The first weekend in December is done! I love this time of year, and the houses around us are beginning to get their Christmas lights up, so driving home when it’s dark is slightly less dull as I can look at all the different variations of Christmas lights as I drive through the streets. Our…
Archives for 2014
Frugal Burn Out?
It is at this time of year when my frugal instincts are tested. We are constantly bombarded with Christmas adverts, the latest must-have gadget and there is enough food in the supermarkets to feed everybody for the next year at least. There seems to be more and more choice in terms of what to buy…
My Investment Strategy.
I wrote a post a while back about how investing scares me, and in some respects, my feelings on it haven’t changed. Yet I know, deep down, that I truly want to achieve our dreams (see ultimate dream 1 and ultimate dream 2), then I need to get over my fear and get investing, especially…
December Aims
Hello December! I absolutely love December; it’s my birthday and my husband’s birthday during the month, plus of course the holidays and spending time with family. I cannot think of a better time of year, to be honest. Work wise, December is a busy month as we get everything finished for the end of year, but…
November 2014: A Month In Review.
Another month is over! I’ll be honest, November has not been the best month for us. We’ve had a lot of unexpected expenses (mainly the car and some house things) and work has not been fantastic over the last couple of weeks as the pressure grows as we get nearer and nearer to Christmas. …
Foodie Friday: Cinnamon Shortbread
A little tweak on an old favourite, this is a perfect biscuit for the festive season. Pair these with a cup of tea, a Christmas film and some candles, and you can’t go wrong! I love shortbread. In fact, I actually have to restrain myself from eating the whole tray, especially when they’re still…
Is Worrying About The Future Making Us Miss The Present?
This is going to be a relatively personal post, since this is something I am definitely struggling with at the moment. I am going to discuss what’s bothering me and how I’m trying to deal with it in a simple and stress-free way. I’ll be honest, I spend a lot of time thinking about…
The Weekend Edition #22
Another week over, and what a week it has been! Thankfully, the car has been fine this week so no issues there, or no further spends, which is good. I have been doing some online shopping this week so our Christmas shopping is already over half done; by next weekend it should be all finished…
How To Survive Christmas On A Budget, Part Two
Following on from How To Survive Christmas On A Budget, Part One, part two will focus on decorations, food and some cheap recipes to see you through the holidays without too much stress on your budget. Handmade decorations, indulgent food and simple, straightforward recipes will make the busy holidays much easier and better for the…
Why People Struggle With Budgeting.
I use a budget for our everyday lives, mainly to check that we are staying on track and are meeting our goals. Most of the time, I am very rigid and thorough with our budget; only occasionally do I slack with the inputting of numbers and reviewing as the year goes along. But, there…
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