I live an abundant life on a small, private pension.
I live an abundant life on a small, private pension.
This website provides tips and encouragement for others that want to simplify their life, reduce consumerism, reduce the waste of the planet’s resources, and be more content with what they already have.
A simple, frugal life does not have to involve feeling poor without luxuries, or be just about surviving.
You can feel rich in so many other ways. Through planning, having a positive mindset, using nature’s resources, and by reducing waste, it is possible to thrive, and live your best life, even on a small income.
Latest from my blog
Quick Apple Danish pastries.
Mr S loves apple Danish pastries but rarely gets them. They are expensive. Sometimes we find some at the waste food project when we visit during winter. We had friends coming to breakfast and so [...]
Cooking from scratch
Cooking from scratch is a forgotten skill. However it would be so easy to revive if the will was there. I learned all my skills at school and in the Girl Guides. I believe that [...]
Making Seed Saving Envelopes
I have been saving seeds from crops that we have grown this year. Some are from things we have eaten such as peppers, and others are from an odd plant that I let go to [...]
Making the most of half price chickens
Sainsburys, a supermarket in the UK, are selling half price chickens if you use their loyalty card (Nectar). They cost £2.98 each. We haven't had chicken for ages as it has become so expensive. Early [...]
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Are you like me and struggle with your mood during the winter months? Do you start to lose your mojo and feel sluggish as the days get shorter? That is how I feel. I just [...]
A frugal relief.
It is important sometimes to have some frugal relief and spoil yourself, or have a nice experience. Frugal fatigue can set in otherwise. That can be dangerous. It is so easy to blow the budget [...]
Half price pork joints.
I bought one half price pork joint yesterday from Sainsburys. It was just over £6. Today I cut it into 6 big boneless chops or steaks, and 14.7 oz of pork chunks. I froze the [...]
Chocolate Cornflour Pudding.
When I was younger, if we had a bad stomach, a cornflour pudding was made. I loved it and would pretend to have a bad stomach often. 😉 In reality I don't think it helped, [...]
Favourite recipes
Using affordable ingredients and what you already have in the store cupboards, as well as what you can grow and forage.
