Groceries
HelloFresh vs Marley Spoon which is better?
Which meal delivery box is best – Marley Spoon or HelloFresh? Have you wondered if the meal delivery services of HelloFresh, Marley Spoon and other options were worth it? The price, the quality, the service and overall value varied. I’ve tried a few of them and last year did a comparison but redid it last […]
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Save Money
Reduce expenses or make more money, which is more important?
How do you know which you should focus on more, finding ways to cut back, or finding ways to make money? Given the high cost of living, there is a lot of pressure to make your money stretch as far as possible. Looking for ways to reduce your expenses, spending time comparing prices, shopping around […]
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Giveaways
CLOSED – Win a family pass to Jurassic Creatures – St Kilda, Melbourne
Do your children love dinosaurs? Our winner is Viorica Precupas! One of my daughters loves rocks, fossils and anything to do with science. This school holidays, Jurassic Creatures offers everything my daughter could want. See 30 animatronic dinosaurs, plus be a palaeontologist for the day! Children will be provided with their expert digger outfit, and […]
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Save Money
25 free or cheap date ideas
How to date when you’re on a budget Dating can be hard once you have kids. Unless you have family who can mind them, you’re looking at babysitting costs on top of the date itself. These costs often aren’t practical for the average family, but ‘dates’ and time with your significant other are important for […]
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The real cost of raising kids and how to reduce it
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 two kids myself (now aged 9 and 10), a […]
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Self care
13 Books Every Mum Should Read!
What are the best books for mums which aren’t about motherhood or parenting? So many mums I speak with share how they lost themselves as a mother, have no time and don’t pursue their own interests anymore. Their health, hobbies and needs are second to everyone else in the family. Often, they feel exhausted, worn […]
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Save Money
How to get free and super cheap food (including a free HelloFresh box!)
What if you could get your groceries for free? How much could you save? Groceries take up a huge chunk of the household budget. Below I have shared discount codes, coupons and tips to reduce your groceries. If you’re really trying to reduce your groceries, check out my eBook – 26 Ingredients. It has over […]
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Make Money
How to make money with Airbnb and short term rentals even easier with MadeComfy! #Sponsored
How can you make money with Airbnb and short term rentals even easier? The following is a sponsored post. Friends of mine have used MadeComfy with their Airbnb and short term rental properties so I wanted to share some top tips and am working with MadeComfy to do that. You can read our full disclosure […]
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Make Money
11 ways to make money on the side
How can you make money on the side? We’ve shared lots of ways to make money from home, 43 ways single mums can make money and different things other people have done. Making money on the side is a great way to pay off debt, increase your savings, get the cash for a holiday or […]
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Save Money
7 things to do right now to improve your finances
How can you quickly make and save more money? What if you could do things now to make your financial situation better? Below are 7 things you can do which have an immediate effect. Some will take longer than others, but making the decision to do it now is half the battle! Setting the goal, […]
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