Category Archives: Birmingham
Happy feet
I’ve been shocked by the crap curbside recycling schemes in Britain since moving here three years ago. Despite an EU crackdown on waste disposal, which forced the UK Government to promise to cut the amount of biodegradable waste going to landfill by … Continue reading
Filed under Birmingham, green living, thrifty
Immigrants and banks don’t mix
After visiting the website of money-saving guru Martin Lewis – www.moneysavingexpert.com – I decided to switch current accounts to a new high interest account (6.71%) from the Halifax Bank - and a switching bonus of £100. I’ve had a bad feeling … Continue reading
Filed under Birmingham, money making tips, thrifty
Birthday suit
Your birthday party always calls for a new outfit - especially the big 3-0. And with the celebrations culminating in a joint party for my Piscean friend and I at a favourite pub in Harborne this weekend I had some shopping … Continue reading
Filed under Birmingham, clothes, thrifty, vintage
love life live lent
Now I’m not a regular church goer – in fact I’m a no-goer – but I do believe in the Christian ethic of giving. I also love the ‘pay it forward’ http://www.payitforwardmovement.org/ and “Join Me” http://www.join-me.co.uk/ movements which are based on carrying … Continue reading
Filed under Birmingham, ethical living
