Ugh been so busy with exams exams exams that everything else fell by the wayside.
I've also been working a bit which is obviously the best way to beat any recession - get a job!!
But back to more recessionista things....I replaced my mac power cord rather than spend ten times that amount on a new one or even five times the cost of the cord on a PC despite the arguments of Mr (I'm always) Right that I should revert to a Windows PC.

This computer has lasted over two years and is going strong!

However to combat the stereotype of MAC users as Starbucks loitering posers I am drinking my fair trade Earl Grey and French Roast at home these days. The cost of a 'tall' tea in 'bucks is as much as the premium Earl Grey I treated myself to and twice as much as the lovely Lidl version!



Tea parties are lovely to have at home - buy some vintage biscuits from your childhood like the pink wafers in Tesco for 99c (which are discontinuing-horror!) or some Fox's party rings which have the added advantage of only 30 odd calories apiece.

Tired of your morning bowl of Credit Crunch?

Tesco does an unbelievably yummy cereal made with pecans and clusters of oats. I'm not sure what price it is but my sister found the same cereal in Aldi for 98 cent.

More yumminess for your euro.

At Christmas every year my Dad would protest that buying him presents was a waste of money given that it was all ultimately his cash and if he needed something he would just buy it!

So year after year we all had to trot out the beglittered and glue splodged handmade cards that he swore he preferred to anything shop bought.

So this year he is getting a selection of drawings by me (I might frame some myself). Paper and pastels were reasonable in Reads on Nassau St and the more paintings I do the more friends are getting presents!
Framing might be a challenge but I'll give it a go.

Lunch Time Eats

Had yummy lunch in Botticelli Italian in Temple Bar. A friend told me about their lunch deal for under 10 Euro. A starter, main (pizza or pasta) and a coffee.

Three of us had two courses and coffees for less than thirty!

Billy Goats

Cashmere woolies are becoming more affordable. Penneys now stock classic cashmeres in shades of cream and black at about 40 Euro. I bought one and it is lasting well - no stretching or fluffing.
Just remember to treat it right. Handwash and lay flat to dry.

Ralph Lauren Home

Twenty-two big ones for a sumptuous snow white cotton and wool queen sized blanket by RL Home in TK Maxx. I needed something snuggly; Mr (I'm always) Right is busy at the moment so the blankie is a welcome replacement!

Twenty Euro Babes

I brought a discerning friend to the sample sale organised by BDB, the guest list of which I was on.
We were disappointed. The stock was dreadful. Think Guineys.

I have been to better sales by this group so I hope this was an off day.