Hey Last Christmas by Wham just came on the radio as I started typing! My very favourite Christmas song ever - Thanks Radio 2!! It's Christmas Guys! Cue Sleigh Bells! We like to lead a simple life over at Chez Wright, but the tradition of Christmas still includes the exchange of gifts for us. As I said we keep it simple, that includes how we do gifts. I ...
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How I Meal Plan On A Reduced Grocery Budget
Since reducing our grocery spend by 50% meal planning has become even more critical. Also important is keeping an eye on stocks in the cupboard and freezer. Not only am I spending less (considerably less) on food, our food waste is almost non-existent. I thought I'd share how I did it this week. ...
Sticking To A Reduced Grocery Budget When The Honeymoon Period Is Over
It's relatively easy to do anything once. Doing something day in day out, week after week, takes a little more effort. That's what forming habits are all about. A habit is something you don't have to think about, you just do it. I'm probably not quite there yet with making the reduced grocery spend a habit - not yet anyway. Hitting a target of £50 each ...
No Waste Tastes Great 7 October 2011
Well it's Friday again Guys - It's time for No Waste Tastes Great... Click here to find out more about my Friday Routine Simply Being Mum's Friday Fridge Not a lot going on here! Once again a HUGE thank you to The Frugal Girl for her inspiring Food Waste Friday. 12 months on and I really am not getting any waste by the time No Waste Tastes Great ...
No Waste Tastes Great 15 July 2011
It’s Friday Guys! It’s time for No Waste Tastes Great Fridays I take a little time first thing to strip down the fridge and perishables cupboard, clean both of them, take note of anything that needs replenishing, return any items back to the fridge leaving what needs using up on the counter. Click here to find out more about my Friday Routine So what is ...