tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2682245827999910431.post4054517744696499091..comments2024-03-12T11:36:06.271-07:00Comments on Sew, Create and Recycle: Frugal Errors and Overpriced Coffeesewing green ladyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12488699540355503954noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2682245827999910431.post-43530267184227746402014-11-08T05:33:47.409-08:002014-11-08T05:33:47.409-08:00Absolutely! I completely relate to what you are sa...Absolutely! I completely relate to what you are saying. I'm currently on a frugal mission to reign it all in. It's amazing how quickly all those little £2 and £3 bits and pieces add up and eat away at what's in the bank. As I read your post I was immediately convicted about yet more fabric I bought yesterday. It was only a £3.95 purchase but really - I did not need it, I have loads of fabric that is yet to be used up! I think that we are so 'programmed' into a consumer way of thinking that we actively have to change our mindset. Almost tell ourselves off in our minds while out shopping lol. Shirley-Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02678506786099888928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2682245827999910431.post-56592828919176298732014-10-31T02:50:18.731-07:002014-10-31T02:50:18.731-07:00Thank you Pam. I like your idea of writing it down...Thank you Pam. I like your idea of writing it down first before you spend, we do still have Sky TV but we have cut back. I did want rid of altogether but my husband likes it so we cut down instead. The thing is our phone and internet is all in the same bundle and having had issues with other internet providers we are reluctant to change again. It does seem silly to me though as we only watch a few things on it. Looking back over the month is also good as sometimes I have noticed lots of little spends adding up. xxsewing green ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12488699540355503954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2682245827999910431.post-25282270837069831722014-10-30T19:48:09.205-07:002014-10-30T19:48:09.205-07:00Good for you! Your coffee looks great.
Oh how I w...Good for you! Your coffee looks great. <br />Oh how I wish I could get golden syrup and your lovely butterscotch syrup here in the US. Sadly not readily available and there really is no substitute.<br />I agree that it is so easy to spend. A little here and there soon adds up. I have taken to thinking long and hard about even the smallest of purchases. I write down what I spend and am annoyed with myself if I look back and see a frivolous purchase. The other day I was shredding some old credit card statements and was so taken aback to look at what I had spent money on, three years ago or so. My cable TV, landline phone and new clothes are a thing of the past. At least now I am doing better. I love your tips on recycling and making over, it is really amazing what can be done with a little time and ingenuity.<br />Pam in TX.<br />P.S.Loved the new Scottie Dog bag. Pam in Texashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15066122753582331516noreply@blogger.com