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Tag: budget

Living on a budget, whether by circumstances or my choice to be frugal

Posted on6 December 201113 July 2021Everyday Life

Delivered

by Just Frances2 Comments on Delivered

I am one of those weird people who enjoys grocery shopping. I start in the produce section and take great effort to select the best…

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Posted on5 December 201113 July 2021Everyday Life

And the survey says

by Just Frances3 Comments on And the survey says

I am excited to report that I earned £40 an hour today! Of course, I only did 15 minutes worth of work. But still, that…

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Posted on8 November 201113 July 2021Culinary Arts

Good ol’ goulash

by Just Frances8 Comments on Good ol’ goulash

I love goulash. Growing up, I was always happy to see it on the dinner table. Later, as a grown-up, I loved going to my…

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Posted on5 November 201113 July 2021Everyday Life

If the shoe fits

by Just Frances10 Comments on If the shoe fits

I’ve been experimenting with footwear since my return to Scotland. Yep, it’s heels for this redneck, if you can believe it. I admit it’s a…

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Posted on15 October 201118 August 2021Everyday Life

Budgeting

by Just Frances10 Comments on Budgeting

Before I graduated from university money was tight. My adult life, until shortly before I got married, was spent not spending money. No, really. Money…

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Posted on26 September 201112 July 2021Everyday Life

Rationalised spending

by Just Frances1 Comment on Rationalised spending

Yesterday was meant to be my last training run before my first (and last) ever marathon next Sunday. Only plans got changed. As they do.…

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Posted on8 September 201112 July 2021Everyday Life

Re-searching

by Just FrancesLeave a comment on Re-searching

Well, I’ve done some more thinking on my flat search and have decided to increase my accommodation budget. The decision was made after looking at…

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Posted on6 September 201112 July 2021Everyday Life

The flat hunt begins

by Just Frances6 Comments on The flat hunt begins

I’ve been looking at flats online for several months and now that I’m in town, it’s time to start looking in real life! Of course,…

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Posted on1 August 201111 July 2021Academic Life, Fitness & Exercise

An awesome Monday

by Just Frances1 Comment on An awesome Monday

I’ve had a pretty awesome Monday if you wondered. It started when I woke up at 6 am and checked my email. That’s when I…

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Posted on10 June 20119 July 2021Everyday Life

A nickel for my thoughts

by Just Frances3 Comments on A nickel for my thoughts

As I walked to my car after work today, I noticed a nickel lying on the sidewalk and smiled as I swooped down to pick…

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Posted on6 June 20119 July 2021Everyday Life, Widow Life

Three cheers for Monday!

by Just Frances8 Comments on Three cheers for Monday!

To make up for my last few sad(ish) posts, here’s a happy one for you (times three)! Happy #1: I sent off the forms and…

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Posted on8 May 20118 July 2021Everyday Life, Widow Life

Selling swords

by Just Frances4 Comments on Selling swords

I’ve sold all of Paul’s old swords – finally. I’d gone through them with a co-worker back in February but hadn’t gotten around to doing much more.…

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Posted on19 February 20116 July 2021Everyday Life

Sorting swords

by Just Frances3 Comments on Sorting swords

I finally got around to sorting through some of Paul’s stuff. In this case, it was a pile of stock leftover from his eBay business.…

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Posted on18 February 20116 July 2021Everyday Life

The making of a bad day

by Just Frances4 Comments on The making of a bad day

It’s Friday night and the start of my three-day birthday weekend. But I’m anything but happy about it. I have to admit that it’s been…

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Posted on8 January 201116 November 2022Everyday Life

DO open your junk mail!

by Just Frances5 Comments on DO open your junk mail!

I hate junk mail. I really do. It’s a waste of resources and a waste of my excitement – because I always get excited when I have…

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Posted on2 January 20115 July 2021Everyday Life

Saving cash; depleting clutter

by Just Frances8 Comments on Saving cash; depleting clutter

Like many of you, I have a habit of taking home soaps and other toiletries from hotels. And, like I’m sure some of you, I…

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Posted on24 November 20105 July 2021Everyday Life

Fashion-less

by Just Frances8 Comments on Fashion-less

I don’t know a thing about fashion, nor do I care. And this is how bad I am: Today, I bought a pretty sweater because…

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Posted on15 November 20105 July 2021Everyday Life

11¢

by Just Frances1 Comment on 11¢

It was dark, rainy, and wet when I walked out of the office a little after 5 this evening. But that didn’t stop me from…

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Posted on19 October 20104 July 2021Crafting & Creating, Everyday Life

Paper flowers

by Just Frances2 Comments on Paper flowers

As part of my self-actualisation process rubbish, I regularly search for creative inspiration. One form of inspiration I turn to often is writing prompts, which…

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Posted on18 September 201020 August 2021Everyday Life

Closer to a better tomorrow

by Just Frances12 Comments on Closer to a better tomorrow

Today’s quote from my “Be Good to Yourself” calendar came at just the right time. For a few weeks now I’ve been telling myself to…

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Just Frances is a personal website maintained by me, Frances Ryan. I am a quirky runner, writer, thinker, drinker, crafter, adventurer, and researcher. I am also a daughter, sister, aunty, friend, and widow. But mostly, I am just Frances. (She/Her)

I blog about my life, including my travels and adventures, my experiences with PKD and ITP, my life as a young(ish) widow, and my life in general, really. Learn more about the topics I write about here.

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