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Frugal and other sites of interest:
Approved Food are sellers of clearance food, drink and household items. We have slashed our food bill by stocking up on staples (and treats!) from this company.
Ethical Superstore – lots of fair trade brands, eco products, oh and chocolate!
The Book People – sells books at amazing discounts – quite often sets cost the same as single books usually do.
freecycle – join your local group to receive free things you need and give away things that you don’t – better for our planet than landfill and can save you a packet.
EcoStreet Green Community Directory – comprehensive listing of business and sites eco-friendly.
4 or More? – a resource for larger families – lots of frugal info., articles, recipes, days in, outings and more.
Veggie Students UK – a great resource for vegetarian and vegan students.
Centre for Alternative Technology – sell a variety of eco and energy saving books and products including wind and solar powered devices.
Frugal Living at BellaOnline – fantastic site with loads of information and links.
All That Women Want – Home, Parenting, Women’s Biz, Work At Home, Fashion, Kid’s Sites, Entertainment, Antiques and more.
Frugal Living in the UK shop – t-shirts, mousemats, mugs and teddies endowed with our ethos!

Food Co-operatives:
Suma – deliver all over the UK, Eire and mainland Europe.
Green City – deliver all over Scotland.
Daily Bread Co-operative – two branches, one in Northampton and one in Cambridge – do online ordering too.

Readers Sites:
Ailish Sinclair, author – stories and pictures from Scotland.
Vegan Family House – information on veganism, books, recipes.
The Wee Writing Lassie – a humorous blog from a young writer in Scotland.
Bed and Breakfast Direct – online directory of guest accommodation in the UK and Ireland. Save money by booking direct with your hosts.
bean-sprouts – one family’s search for the good life.
Vegan Village – great directory and news site, also has an online recipe book.
VeggieGirl.com – colourful site with lots of good recipes.
Sally Lever, Life Coach – specialises in coaching those who are, or would like to be, downshifting, working from home, home educating their children, or seeking a more self-sufficient and sustainable lifestyle. FREE newsletter “Fruitful” available via Sally’s website.