We survived our 4-day impromptu processed food diet. Just. Time to go back to basics. This is an experiment I've had planned for a while. Looking for the ideal week to try it out, this week seemed as good as any. Better in fact, as we had just emptied a fridge of ready-meals. Having recently reduced the weekly grocery spend by 50%, I've been very ...
To Buy Or Not To Buy
The Good, The Bad & The Could Do Better
It's been a while since I've shared a photo of my grocery shop. Exciting stuff eh? ;-) The reason? To illustrate what I believe is the good, the bad and the could do better. As much for me, as for you. Accountability. Put it all out there for the world to see, and you see it differently yourself also. Blogging enables objectivity. It also generates ...
Some Purchases Just Make Sense
I'm an advocate of - Not Buying It - where home-made options are available (and within my skill set)... Within my home-made skill set is baking bread and pizza, composing gifts and greetings cards. And I prefer my running shoes to a gym membership. One of my newly developed skills is baking and decorating cakes. I encourage everyone to try and bake a ...
To Buy Or Not To Buy – That Is The Question
It's that time of year again. My boot's have had their annual make-over. Last Spring it was new soles at a cost of £12.50. This year new insoles at a cost of £2.99. The heels will soon need replacing adding a further cost of £7-£10. Not bad for a pair of boots that I originally bought off eBay 3 years ago second-hand for £35. This will be the second year ...