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Category Archives: Paying for Christmas
Merry Christmas
Sorry, this is later than advertised as I’ve unfortunately been ill lately with a nasty cold bug, but here is the interview I was telling you about that I did on the Chrissy B Show recently. It’s about 15 minutes … Continue reading →
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Christmas Budgeting
Have you started planning for Christmas yet? I’m really looking forward to it this year. I love the festive season anyway, but this year I’m especially looking forward to the break from work as it’s been a busy few months since … Continue reading →
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A Last Nod to Homemade Christmas Decorations
Now, I know that Christmas is very much behind us and all of us are looking ahead to what the New Year holds. I for one have been busy on my blog for MSN, making my frugal New Year’s resolutions. … Continue reading →
The Delights of Christmas Leftovers
Will you be tucking into turkey and all the trimmings this Christmas? I’m looking forward to serving up our home-grown vegetables on Christmas Day which – amazingly – are still alive despite the sub-zero temperatures here in Essex. Now, I … Continue reading →
I am not just a consumer, I am a human being
In case you needed cheering up – the media seem to love doom and gloom stories in January – research has emerged that might back up the concerns some of you expressed about credit cards and debt this week. The … Continue reading →
An unseasonal approach to Christmas
The school summer break only recently began and many of us are in holiday mode. So it probably feels a bit unnatural to start fast forwarding ahead to the winter months. With sunshine, beaches and barbecues on our minds, the … Continue reading →
Homemade Mince Pies
Inspired by Fiona Beckett the Frugal Cook, and a strange compulsion to get back in the kitchen to cook some homemade grub after all those TV turkey dinners the other week, I’ve been making my own mince pies. My mum … Continue reading →
The Hidden Costs of Christmas
Yikes…I was out sending last minute Christmas cards on Saturday. How I hate doing this! Normally I’m much more organised and send all my cards at the beginning of December and save money by sending them either second class or … Continue reading →
Budget Brand Christmas: Bucks Fizz
For the final part of my budget brand Christmas food experiment I had the task of trying out the bucks fizz I’d purchased from Asda and Lidl – a popular tipple at Christmas time. It’s a tough job but somebody’s … Continue reading →
Budget Brand Christmas: Turkey TV dinners
Back in my twenties I often indulged in a ready meal as a) I couldn’t cook and b) I was often too lazy to try once I’d got home from work or a night out. But DJ, who prefers his … Continue reading →
The Frugal Life - with Piper Terrett 