July 2019
In many ways this summer is like any other, full of tourists and business. In other ways, this summer has been different as it has been a very cool, wet summer. Both the similarities and the differences have meant that we are still doing what we need to do to make the best of our resources. This is what we have been doing over the last couple of weeks.
Continue readingEnd of June 2019
Summer is here, and the busy summer season is ramping up in my tiny little village. This is how we got through the final week of calm before the summer storm.
Chances are, if you spent anytime on the internet researching how to make your paycheque go a little further, you will have seen a picture of the Buyerarchy of Needs by Sarah Lazarovic that suggest steps you can take to get what you need before heading out to the store. I thought I would examine how relevant this hierarchy is to my life.
Continue readingThe beginning of June 2019
In which we save a little money, spend a whole lot more and think about the future.
Continue readingMay 21, 2019
Spring is really here, the fruit trees are finished blooming and The Man has even cut the grass.
Continue readingMay 7, 2019
Compared to last year, we haven’t had a lot of rain but we have had enough. At last the world has tossed aside her winter coat and has donned a dress of spring flowers. Life for us is also blooming.
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April 5 to 17, 2019
My new bathroom is coming together swimmingly, it really is spring, and all is well in the world. At least for us this week.
Continue readingDo what you can, with what you have, where you are
Free, printable doll clothes patterns to fit dolls of many shapes and sizes.
Sharing the History of Everyday Fashions
Meaningful fabric into modern patchwork
* Messy, Authentic, Magical Life *
Sewing and crafting for dolls...Visit me here too: www.etsy.com/shop/jenwrenne
Do what you can, with what you have, where you are
Family and Finance
Sharing our journey to life on a cold, wet island
I grab a needle and thread once the kids are in bed
Making My Home A Haven
A family's £1 a day food challenges
My journey into dollmaking
Exposing the unfair treatment of jobseekers, the horrors of Universal Credit, unfair sanctions and heinous treatment of claimants at Ashton under Lyne Jobcentre.
feedyourselfforapoundaday
Reflecting on my opinions with sadness, anger and often incredulity.
Home Decor with Vintage Finds, creating a beautiful home by repurposing, baking, crafting, and thrifting!
Do what you can, with what you have, where you are
Do what you can, with what you have, where you are
