What do you do When you Can’t Stop Thinking About Something you want to buy/Junk Food you want to eat or Whatever else it is you want to Avoid? At times, no matter how frugal I am trying to be, I get tempted. The temptation to spend or buy something I think I want can …
How to get Your Emergency Fund Fast $2,000 is typically how much people recommend you have for an emergency fund. This is your basic one, not a full one. The idea is it will help you out of a jam so you don’t put whatever emergency it is on your credit card or end up …
7 Tips to Handle Financial Emergencies and Obstacles Written in May 2020. Republished May 2022. 2020 has been quite a ride for many. We were evacuated in January due to the bushfires in the Shoalhaven area. In late January both an aunt and uncle died within 24 hours of each other overseas requiring an emergency …
9 Tips to Reduce Groceries, Accommodation and Transport Costs According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, our biggest 3 expenses continue to be groceries, housing and transport. While these costs continue to rise, there are many things you can do to reduce them further. How to Reduce the Cost of Groceries A massive expense for …
What you can do to get a Break as a Mum You love your kids, but sometimes you want some time out or a holiday away on your own. Or a ‘girls night out’ which can simply be hanging out with friends. The budget doesn’t always stretch to accommodate this, so here are some ways …
How to Reduce Your Electricity Bill I remember my parents always going off about the cost of air conditioning and the electricity bills in summer. As a kid, I rolled my eyes, but as a parent, I have a silent heart attack. Or at least, I used to until I started implementing these tips. Our …
Your plumbing system plays an essential role in your home. It provides you with an adequate supply of water used for various household chores, such as cooking, washing, bathing, and even gardening. However, when your pipes and drains malfunction, they can cost you considerable amounts of money in repairs and replacement. Luckily, there are solutions …
How to Make Easi-Yo Work and What to do When it Doesn’t Have you tried Easi-Yo or making yoghurt yourself but it didn’t quite set or your family thought it was too sweet/not sweet enough/not enough fruit etc? I first tried Easi-Yo when my kids were babies and only had a couple of failures when …
How can you Make $10,000? Did you Know Saving $27.40 a day will Wqual $10,000 in a Year? $10,000 can be a life-changing amount of money for many people, it could clear a debt, get a decent car, cover medical fees and more. With a little bit of time, space or knowledge, there are multiple …
How I made $4517.95 on the side in March. All 7 side hustles I did, how much I made from each and tips on how to do them, how to make more with them etc.