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    Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?

    29/05/2013 /No Comments

    You’re forgiven for thinking I’m talking about the quiz show “Who Wants To Be A Millionaire”. I’m not. I’m of course referring to that wonderful song from “High Society” that runs through my head everytime I see a lottery ticket.

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    Wonderful Piece Of Fantasy

    20/05/2013 /4 Comments

    During an interview last week I was asked if I would go back to my old job if the opportunity presented itself. I got to daydreaming about this wonderful piece of fantasy: It’s 7.30am and I’m sitting at my desk, suited, heeled, make up in all the right places, hot cup of tea just finished and I’m running through all the emails that have come in overnight. I’ve been up since 5.30 but in that time I’ve had a hot shower in peace, blow dried my hair commuted over 60km, enjoyed my favourite radio shows and even had a sneaky 40 winks on the train. Yes, a wonderful piece of…

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    The Next Step

    22/04/2013 /54 Comments

    It’ll come as no surprise to some of my readers that I have been working on something bigger than this blog; the next step if you will. I’ve always said that if the blog made a difference to just 1 person then the website was worthwhile. When I started Wholesome Ireland just over a year ago that was my mantra. I repeated it to myself a lot in the early days.

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    Grocery Budget Update

    19/04/2013 /4 Comments

    On Monday I blogged about what it was like living on a tight grocery budget. On Tuesday I told you how I was managing my meals with what I had bought, along with a recipe for Homemade Soft White Rolls. On Wednesday told you all how NOT to go shopping. Today is Friday; a week since I last took out money for the shopping and I figure it’s about time I gave you a grocery budget update.

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    Living On A Tight Grocery Budget

    15/04/2013 /50 Comments

    Yesterday the Sunday Independent in Ireland carried 2 pieces about how a family of 5 (2 adults, 3 children) would struggle living on a tight grocery budget of €175 per week for groceries. As you may know, our budget is far lower. Here’s how we have been getting on since Friday and I’ll update this post again later on on the week.

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    New Allotments Are Taking Shape

    07/04/2013 /12 Comments

    Last weekend the hour “sprang” forward and so we have nearly an extra hour in the day to work on the plot. The new allotments are taking shape, we got our polytunnel this week which was a big deal to us. Himself has been down there every day. Putting raised beds together, moving manure, topsoil, digging over the polytunnel, rotovating a wide open area for some loose beds and doing general scrubbing and cleaning of the shed.

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    Community Allotment Scheme

    20/02/2013 /6 Comments

    So here we are. It is suddenly all seeming very real. Our little huge community allotment scheme is just about ready to open in Balbriggan.

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    Last Minute Christmas List

    24/12/2012 /2 Comments

    Well I never did get to do all the 12 days of Christmas blogposts.

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    New Christmas Traditions

    20/12/2012 /No Comments

    This year is the first year that the 4 year old has been an active participant in preparing for Christmas. Not just enjoying the lights or the present unwrapping.

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    Gift of Time Vouchers

    15/12/2012 /4 Comments

    I’ve been blogging and talking about Christmas on a budget a decent amount this week. Well okay, a lot! Here’s something that may make your Christmas gifting a bit easier.

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    Tip 5: Coupons, Stockpiling & Bargain Hunting

    10/12/2012 /9 Comments

    In Tip 5 of my blog series on how to save money on your grocery budget I’m giving you some tips and websites that you can use for research.

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    Don’t Be Duped When Going Grocery Shopping

    03/12/2012 /9 Comments

    Continuing the series on how to save money on your grocery bill, I’m going to let you in on a few retail secrets so that you can shop more effectively.  Don’t be duped when you’re going grocery shopping.

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