12 Fun and Frugal Ways to Connect with your Children My older daughters are 13 and 14 now (I have a son who is 1 and a newborn daughter too plus an 8 year old stepdaughter overseas). One of the comments we get a lot from their friends, teachers and others is how close we …
Article from iSelect Spokesperson, Sophie Ryan. April 1st is just around the corner. Hello cooler weather, school holidays and Easter! Historically, it’s also the month health insurance premiums go up. 2022 is a little different though, with some funds deferring their premium increases until later in the year. Unclear about if or when your premium …
How can you Reduce the Cost of Owning a car or Travel for Free Plus Make Money From it? Transport can be expensive, whether you own your own car or catch public transport it is one of the top expenses for Australian households. I’ve lived with and without cars. In Canberra, we were a two-car …
How Much Does it Really Cost to Have and Raise Kids in Australia? This question comes up regularly. I grew up as one of 5 kids, then when Mum passed away in my teen years, Dad remarried and I became one of 9 kids. I have four kids plus a stepdaughter (Ages 14, 13, 8, …
What is a No Spend Challenge and how do you do it? People dedicate a month (e.g FebFast or Nospendver) to doing a No Spend Challenge. I’ve done a few when I feel my spending has started to get out of control. It really helps you evaluate what you are spending your money on and …
Review of Unleash Your Inner Money Babe – A Workbook to Manifest $1,000 in 21 Days It sounds too good to be true, right? Manifesting $1,000 in 21 days makes it sound like you don’t need to do any work, just think about it and it will happen. Wrong. That’s not what The Law of …
There is no getting around the fact that furniture is expensive. However, it is possible to save money when you furnish your home. Here’s how to do just that: 1. Focus on Buying Pieces That Serve More Than One Function When you’re on a tight budget for buying furniture, one of the easiest ways to …
Pregnancy Essentials on a Budget Planning for a baby or when you have just found out you are pregnant is exciting but also for many, financially daunting. I’ve had 4 kids, my older 2 are 13 and 14, my younger two are 2 weeks old and 1 year old. Yes, I had them super close. …
How to Quickly Save More Money this Month With the cost of living increasing and more families struggling, it can feel as though there are no more ways to save. Here are 7 ways I saved money recently. Disclosure – this post may contain affiliate links for products and services I use and love. 1. …
How to Save Money and Your Health as a Single Parent Whether you’re newly single, have been doing it for a while or facing the possibility, these tips will help. *Trigger Warning: this post does mention abuse but doesn’t go into the details. I left an abusive marriage and was single for years. In 2009, …