*This post is sponsored by Perfect Glasses but words and opinion are my own* Top Gun 2 is on the cards. The iconic movie that propelled the aviator style of sunglasses to stardom in the 1980's. I finally own a pair. A prescription pair. In the 1980's I wouldn't have needed assistance with my eyesight, but since turning (and passing) 40 - a ...
Conscious Spending
A Fiver To Feed A Family Of Four (Properly)
It's becoming a rarity for me to stick to the blog posts I have scheduled for the week. Once again, today I was taken completely off track by something I saw over at Facebook. But can I find it? Alas no! When I do I will share it on my page. There was a story about a mother who claimed she was too poor to eat properly. Overweight, she commented she cannot ...
Remembering To Consciously Spend
Last weeks theme was all about being in the present. It was about remembering to be mindful, and even delved into videoing my fridge. It was about paying attention, and being in the moment. Another area of my life, where I pay attention, is with finances. We're talking money. In particular spending money. Now seemed a good time to publish a repeat of a ...
Make Your Own Art
"Art is what you can get away with." Andy Warhol. I'm feeling quite grown-up this week. We're currently considering making our first art purchase (from a real-honest-to-goodness-gallery). As I've said before - I don't mind spending money, but I hate wasting money. (Click here to learn more on how I consciously spend.) The considered piece of art is an ...
In Training…To Become A Morning Person
In Friday's post I mentioned I'm not a morning person. I have the mug to prove it. Increasingly, I keep being told that early morning is the best part of the day. Who am I to disagree as I rarely see an early morning? Now the term "early" is subjective. I currently get up at 7am. I'm guessing this isn't classed as early by true early-risers? So, ...
Have I Got Frugality Burn-out?
Since picking up a nasty bout of flu in Finland this Christmas, I haven't been firing on all four cylinders. In fact the last 6 weeks I've been completely under the weather. No running, reduced blogging, little decluttering and zero motivation to do pretty-much-anything. The doctor's verdict is pleurisy. I think I may have another ailment also. Is there ...
Guess What? Guess Who!
My favourite game, when I was a young girl, was Guess Who. We're talking the 80's here. Because I try to relive my own childhood through my children ;-) I proudly presented my 7-year-old daughter with a new version of the game. Disappointed! (imagine this said by Kevin Kline in a Fish called Wanda - I'm definitely an 80's gal). My motto...If it ain't ...
There’s Another Way To Show You Care
I may have mentioned I'm drowning in stuff. Therefore I do not need more stuff. So I'm wondering, do others need more stuff? Particularly stuff they haven't requested? When did buying something 'to keep' become a good way to show you care? I haven't always had this mindset, I've done this, purchased things for others 'to keep'. This is how I was raised. ...
Every Little Helps
Every time I... Squeeze the last little drop out of the shower gel bottle: Glue and polish my boots: ...
You Manage What You Measure
You manage what you measure. As boring and clichéd as it sounds, the above statement is true. I was resoundingly reminded of this just last week. My 7-year-old daughter kept a food-diary for a few days as homework. Interestingly when it was completed she changed her mind about having a school prepared lunch going forward. You may recall I'd ...