As a society we are constantly told to do better, be better, strive for more. Failure is seen as a weakness and something not to be mentioned in conversation. Even the small, trivial things that don’t matter in the long run suddenly become a sticking point on the road to success. We hate it when…
Archives for 2015
The Weekend Edition #29
Another week over! We’re already half way through January, and I’m aware I haven’t put much thought into our goals, yet alone put anything into practise. I need to look at that! The time seems to be rushing by. It has been incredibly cold this week here and we had a light dusting of snow…
How To Avoid Temptation When Shopping.
When going shopping, whether that be grocery shopping or clothes shopping, there are multiple temptations to catch up out everyday you turn. It’s part of the store manager’s job; to make you spend more than you originally set out too. Online media is bad for this too; there are so many websites offering deals and…
5 Easy Ways To Save For A Holiday
With the cold weather, the dark mornings, the dreary days and gloomy forecast, it is no wonder that many people want to escape at this time of year. Thoughts of sunshine, laid on a beach with a cold beverage is appealing to many, and if things are put into action, you could be enjoying the…
The Weekend Edition #28
Well, this week landed with a bump! Going back to work and getting back into the routine of getting up early, the commute to work, the daily grind and then home again has been difficult to get back into. It makes me wish even more than we could be free from this path – one…
Meet The Frugal Cats!
As I was contemplating what to schedule to post after all of the new year aims, monthly aims and the first weekend post of the year, I suddenly realised I haven’t posted anything about our cats, who are quite important in our lives and who share our home! Now, before we owned our two…
Earn Extra Cash With Streetspotr [Guest Post]
Hello everyone! This is a guest post today by Emma at fromalditoharrods.com about earning some extra cash. Enjoy! I recently read Nicola’s post on sticking to your budget in 2015 which has some fantastic advice. I find that a great way to help with our household budget is to make some extra money – whether…
The Weekend Edition #27
The week after Christmas always feels like it’s a getting-back-to-normal week; the leftovers are eaten so we’re no longer eating from cling-film-covered plates from the fridge, the decorations are down and the cards will be recycled today. It definitely is a time of reflection, with the closing of a year and a new one beginning….
January Aims
Hello January! A new month, the start of a new year, the unlimited promise of new adventures. I always start the new year feeing positive and refreshed, excited to see what the next 12 months will bring. Sure, there’ll be moments that will test us, moments that will be difficult, but along the way there will…
2015 Goals
Each year I like to set myself goals that I hope to achieve by the end of the year; to keep me on track and to challenge myself throughout the year. I also feel like it makes me more accountable over the year; 12 months is a long time and focus can drift at times, so…
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