Shoestring Jane
@shoestringjane.bsky.social
Living on a little but enjoying life a lot. Find me on YouTube too! #frugal #frugality
My last video seems to have struck a chord as I have had loads more views than usual at this point. The #costoflivingcrisis is real & many of us are finding the struggle relentless. #Frugalliving can only get you so far!
I hate shopping!! Cost of living gone mad
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I hate shopping!! Cost of living gone mad
youtu.be/bXsIIBXfMJc
I hate shopping!! Cost of living gone mad
YouTube video by Shoestring Jane
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May 30, 2025 at 6:14 AM
My last video seems to have struck a chord as I have had loads more views than usual at this point. The #costoflivingcrisis is real & many of us are finding the struggle relentless. #Frugalliving can only get you so far!
I hate shopping!! Cost of living gone mad
youtu.be/bXsIIBXfMJc
I hate shopping!! Cost of living gone mad
youtu.be/bXsIIBXfMJc
I’m finding shopping for necessities so flipping stressful these days. Things have either increased a lot or they have shrunk. I’m having a rant about it here if you’d care to join me. #shrinkflation #costoflivingcrisis
I hate shopping!! Cost of living gone mad
youtu.be/bXsIIBXfMJc
I hate shopping!! Cost of living gone mad
youtu.be/bXsIIBXfMJc
I hate shopping!! Cost of living gone mad
YouTube video by Shoestring Jane
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May 25, 2025 at 9:13 PM
I’m finding shopping for necessities so flipping stressful these days. Things have either increased a lot or they have shrunk. I’m having a rant about it here if you’d care to join me. #shrinkflation #costoflivingcrisis
I hate shopping!! Cost of living gone mad
youtu.be/bXsIIBXfMJc
I hate shopping!! Cost of living gone mad
youtu.be/bXsIIBXfMJc
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Remember Farage is a lazy charlatan
April 30, 2025 at 7:13 AM
Remember Farage is a lazy charlatan
Being frugal can feel hard! But here are some ways to make it easier
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Being frugal can feel hard! But here are some ways to make it easier
YouTube video by Shoestring Jane
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April 22, 2025 at 10:15 AM
Being frugal can feel hard! But here are some ways to make it easier
youtu.be/pBd6loLQWoE
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Found this fabulously retro 1970s book on my travels this morning, proving that although everything seems to change, maybe we are just going round in circles This will be fun to peruse and find out what is still relevant over 50 years later 😊
April 12, 2025 at 9:34 AM
Found this fabulously retro 1970s book on my travels this morning, proving that although everything seems to change, maybe we are just going round in circles This will be fun to peruse and find out what is still relevant over 50 years later 😊
I’m talking on the blog today about how society can make us feel embarrassed about living a #frugal lifestyle. Have you ever felt like this?
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Are you embarrassed to be frugal?
Are you embarrassed to be frugal. This post discusses why you might be and why you should embrace a simpler life and be a frugal rebel.
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April 1, 2025 at 6:32 PM
I’m talking on the blog today about how society can make us feel embarrassed about living a #frugal lifestyle. Have you ever felt like this?
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Whats hot for spring 2025? The planet! youtu.be/xACw_4q5X3k?...
We need to stop following trends - here's why
YouTube video by Shoestring Jane
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March 31, 2025 at 9:55 AM
Whats hot for spring 2025? The planet! youtu.be/xACw_4q5X3k?...
Keeping a spending diary really helped me when money was super tight. This is the topic on the blog today if you fancy a read
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Keep a spending diary to transform your finances
When you keep a spending diary it can help transform your relationship with money and reach your financial goals. Here's how.
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March 22, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Keeping a spending diary really helped me when money was super tight. This is the topic on the blog today if you fancy a read
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www.shoestringcottage.com/keep-a-spend...
Welcome to the world of cheapskatery! #frugalliving #frugallivinguk #cheapskate
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A Cheapskate and Proud of It
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March 18, 2025 at 6:21 AM
Welcome to the world of cheapskatery! #frugalliving #frugallivinguk #cheapskate
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“The pandering to Trump must end — it only encourages his tyranny” Wow - at last a Times columnist calls out Trump appeasement for what it is. Well done Matthew Syed
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The pandering to Trump must end — it only encourages his tyranny
Never again can we allow the bully in the White House to isolate one of our friends as he did Ukraine
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March 2, 2025 at 6:41 AM
“The pandering to Trump must end — it only encourages his tyranny” Wow - at last a Times columnist calls out Trump appeasement for what it is. Well done Matthew Syed
www.thetimes.com/article/5d18...
www.thetimes.com/article/5d18...
March 1, 2025 at 8:04 AM
There are some products that are superb and sustainable, and here are eight of my favourites (especially my Leaf razor) #sustainableliving #lowwastelifestyle
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My top eight sustainable products
When it comes to eco-friendly things I use every day, I have some firm favourites. Here are my 8 favourite sustainable products.
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February 23, 2025 at 9:11 PM
There are some products that are superb and sustainable, and here are eight of my favourites (especially my Leaf razor) #sustainableliving #lowwastelifestyle
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Companies are constantly trying to flog us expensive beauty products. Here’s why I’m not buying it and don’t believe the hype
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Beauty Products Frugal Women Don’t Need
Women are pressured to look a certain way, but it comes at a price. Here are some beauty products frugal women don't need.
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February 11, 2025 at 7:58 AM
Companies are constantly trying to flog us expensive beauty products. Here’s why I’m not buying it and don’t believe the hype
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January is a long month, both in weeks & for my bank balance after Christmas! This is why I often do a no-spend month. I’ve been doing jobs such as painting our spare room with paint I bought months ago. This is it before & after. I think the pink is lush! Still got the woodwork to do. #nospendmonth
January 28, 2025 at 8:28 AM
January is a long month, both in weeks & for my bank balance after Christmas! This is why I often do a no-spend month. I’ve been doing jobs such as painting our spare room with paint I bought months ago. This is it before & after. I think the pink is lush! Still got the woodwork to do. #nospendmonth
Reflects my feelings pretty well…
January 26, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Reflects my feelings pretty well…
Absolutely gobsmacked watching #Swiped on channel 4. Essential viewing for any parent.
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Swiped: The School That Banned Smartphones
Emma and Matt Willis challenge Year 8 pupils in Colchester to give up their smartphones
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January 19, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Absolutely gobsmacked watching #Swiped on channel 4. Essential viewing for any parent.
www.channel4.com/programmes/s...
www.channel4.com/programmes/s...
Another week of not buying shit I don’t need for #nospendjanuary. This meant taking water and coffee out with me and being dragged around charity shops by my daughter but not buying anything, plus using up all the food in the house instead of purchasing more. #nospendmonth #frugalliving
January 14, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Another week of not buying shit I don’t need for #nospendjanuary. This meant taking water and coffee out with me and being dragged around charity shops by my daughter but not buying anything, plus using up all the food in the house instead of purchasing more. #nospendmonth #frugalliving
I love crisp, cold, sunny weather. Getting outdoors is a free thing for me to do during my #nospendjanuary & good for my soul
January 12, 2025 at 7:08 PM
I love crisp, cold, sunny weather. Getting outdoors is a free thing for me to do during my #nospendjanuary & good for my soul
I’ve been doing some reverse #mealplanning to #savemoney & prevent #foodwaste. Here’s how I tackle it.
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January 9, 2025 at 3:27 PM
I’ve been doing some reverse #mealplanning to #savemoney & prevent #foodwaste. Here’s how I tackle it.
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www.shoestringcottage.com/reverse-meal...
A challenge this week: had to take Archie to the vet for an intermittent limp. Had to fork out £31 for meds. I didn’t think twice about that, as looking after a beloved pet is not unnecessary spending. If you are doing a no-spend month, how is it going for you? #nospendmonth #nospendjanuary
January 7, 2025 at 8:08 AM
A challenge this week: had to take Archie to the vet for an intermittent limp. Had to fork out £31 for meds. I didn’t think twice about that, as looking after a beloved pet is not unnecessary spending. If you are doing a no-spend month, how is it going for you? #nospendmonth #nospendjanuary
My latest video, if you want a bit of #moneysaving inspiration. I'm always frugal! And here's why
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I'm always frugal! And here's why
YouTube video by Shoestring Jane
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January 6, 2025 at 10:26 AM
My latest video, if you want a bit of #moneysaving inspiration. I'm always frugal! And here's why
youtu.be/WIy3_ZlzgHA
youtu.be/WIy3_ZlzgHA
As part of my no-spend January, I am batch cooking. I made 2 lots of soup for the freezer: Stilton & broccoli (leftover Stilton & broccoli reduced to 20p) + spicy parsnip. I bought extra of Lidl’s 8p veg with this in mind)
#nospendjanuary #nospendmonth #lowcostmeals #frugallivinguk #frugalliving
#nospendjanuary #nospendmonth #lowcostmeals #frugallivinguk #frugalliving
January 3, 2025 at 11:08 AM
As part of my no-spend January, I am batch cooking. I made 2 lots of soup for the freezer: Stilton & broccoli (leftover Stilton & broccoli reduced to 20p) + spicy parsnip. I bought extra of Lidl’s 8p veg with this in mind)
#nospendjanuary #nospendmonth #lowcostmeals #frugallivinguk #frugalliving
#nospendjanuary #nospendmonth #lowcostmeals #frugallivinguk #frugalliving
Well, the weather is wild and windy and there’s nowhere open, so it should be pretty easy to spend no money today. I always start the year with a no-spend month, to help recover from the excess of Christmas. Anyone joining me?
#nospendmonth #nospendjanuary #debtfree #frugalliving #frugallivinguk
#nospendmonth #nospendjanuary #debtfree #frugalliving #frugallivinguk
January 1, 2025 at 10:57 AM
Well, the weather is wild and windy and there’s nowhere open, so it should be pretty easy to spend no money today. I always start the year with a no-spend month, to help recover from the excess of Christmas. Anyone joining me?
#nospendmonth #nospendjanuary #debtfree #frugalliving #frugallivinguk
#nospendmonth #nospendjanuary #debtfree #frugalliving #frugallivinguk