There are lot's of things Britain doesn't do well - I'm not going to list them but they know who they are (public transport, motorways and frequent refuse collection...) One thing that the British do very well is comedy. I remember from a very early age watching the Carry On films (not understanding the double entendre), Open all Hours and Only Fools and ...
Top Tip Tuesday – Resisting The Kid’s Treats
Anyone who has children will know that the treat box has supernatural powers. I can hear the innate object, filled with goodies, come to life calling me from the top shelf of the kitchen cupboard, even when I am outside pegging the washing. It's on the top shelf to stop the Kid's freely accessing it...unfortunately I am 5'8" and can reach. It's 'Two for ...
True and Unrequited Love
Don't worry Guys I'm not about to get all soppy on you. It is of course St Valentines Day. We don't celebrate it at Chez Wright (that's what you get for marrying an Accountant with minimalistic tendencies) but being as the rest of the world is getting lurved up I thought I'd share something with you that is dear to my heart. Spending, or in my case - ...
Simple Meal Plan 12 Feb 2011 Plus Some Great Reading
Usually on a Saturday I post my Simple Meal Plan for the upcoming week - spot the deliberate mistake Guys - this week it's Sunday! Each week I plan for 6 days of meals, with Friday as my free day where I take part in The Frugal Girls Food Waste Friday and my very own No Waste Tastes Great Challenge. Because I'm a simple gal, I order my groceries on-line for ...
No Waste Tastes Great Plus Conscious Spending
It's Friday! Time for No Waste Tastes Great! Those who follow the blog know that on Friday I follow my Friday Routine and also take part in Food Waste Friday over at The Frugal Girl. I have some news... for the first time since starting my No Waste Tastes Great Challenge, the fridge and cupboard are bare of any potential food waste...which means the Hubby ...
Bring Back Bartering
I am no longer car-less, it has been fixed. However we still walked to and from school, in the rain might I add! It cost me hardly anything to have it fixed, just £10 that's all for a fan belt. I have entered into a bartering exchange. In return for the cost of the labour I will offer my services to assist setting up a blog. Love it! Seriously love ...
My Minimalist Mojo Is Back
My Minimalist Mojo is back, not sure where it went in January but it's definitely kicking back in. Hence two posts in one day... I'm feeling motivated! Firstly I forgot to mention on Friday I had my long locks of hair chopped off. For some strange reason I had been growing it and it was ridiculously long. It's not anymore! ...
Going Car-Less…
Well Guys I finally did it, I am car-less. Actually it's not that dramatic, exciting or life-changing - in fact it's only temporary. I am enforced car-less, as my car broke down last Friday. In billows of smoke my Daughter and I abandoned the car outside the local school and headed home. I called the Hubby to seek his advice, which was - 'Did you check it ...
I Need Help With My Piles – Piles of Procrastination That Is!
Help I'm struggling! I'm a struggling recovering sentimental hoarder with an aspiration to become a minimalist and beat the demons within that have over the years made me keep car park tickets, receipts and all types of worthless and pointless paper items. No New Years Resolutions for me, rather I decided to take the bull by the horns and address my ...
Simple Meal Plan 5 Feb 2011 and Some Great Reading
As usual on a Saturday I post my Simple Meal Plan for the upcoming week. I plan for 6 days of meals, with Friday as my free day where I take part inThe Frugal Girls Food Waste Friday and my very own No Waste Tastes Great Challenge. ...