Money-saving tips and ideas to help you make your family budget go further – thrifty ideas on how to save money on bills and ways to reduce spending or increase savings.
Secret Santa is not a new concept. It’s a popular option for workplace or friend gift-giving, creating a fun way for everyone to receive something, while only having to purchase a single gift. With the rising costs of living and how easy it is to blow your Christmas budget quickly, family Secret Santa is a …
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Turn a $7 Kmart kids money box into the ultimate ‘Spend, Save, Give’ money box with this easy Kmart hack! A fun DIY project to do with the kids to help teach them good money habits. This personalised Kmart money box hack will have kids excited to start saving their pocket money!
Over the years we tend to accumulate SO MUCH STUFF! It is crazy how it seems to build up, even if you are trying hard to keep the clutter to a minimum. There’s always something new coming into the house, so sometimes we just gotta get our sale pants on and make some dollars! But …
Are you ready to get on top of your life and tick the big things off your to-do list? Getting your life organised is super satisfying – and these life admin tasks are here to help. Why Is Life Admin So Important? In an ideal world, we’d all have virtual assistants that efficiently take care …
Making the decision of buying a new car that’s suitable for the whole family can be a lot of pressure. You have to consider quite a few things before you buy, including of course, finding something that is kid friendly too. So, what are the factors to take into account when choosing a new family …
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The costs of living are always increasing, sometimes faster than our household income does… yikes! Which is why it is so important to give your household finances a health check regularly! When life is busy it’s easy to get caught up in the chaos of the day to day and routine, becoming complacent with whether …
Many of us rely on the convenience of owning our own car to get around, with cars often being the second most expensive purchase for the average family or individual. Many individuals invest in their own car as their first major purchase, even before buying a home or other larger investments, but knowing what to do …
Sadly I am guilty of a history of clutter. With bad habits of hoarding and splurging on unnecessary stuff, it soon builds up and is a hell of a habit to break. However it is possible and one of the biggest motivators (aside from the amazing feeling of a clear, clutter-free home) is the fact …
Easter is almost on us, much earlier than we are accustomed, being it one of the years it falls in March instead of April. For some, the post Christmas catch up seems barely behind us and here we are preparing for the next seasonal event. Eeeekkk… that’s gonna cost more money!! But don’t worry, as …
Work meals can be expensive, whether you are buying them or making them at home. And that’s not even taking into consider the extras like coffee and water, or that 3pm sugar fix that so many of us crave after a long day at work. 7 Ways to Save Money on Work Meals In the past I have …
When you have your mind set on something huge and you know it’s a while away, it can be really hard to stay focused. Immediate gratification is wonderful, but not always possible with all our wants and needs, so how do you stay goal focused when that ‘big thing’ seems so far away? 3 WAYS TO STAY …
A few years back, like almost everyone we know, when the quarterly bills rolled in, it was a bit of a scramble to pull together the finances to cover those recurring household expenses. Things would get busy and before you know it, another 3 months had passed and another set of rates, water and electricity …
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Reading is one of those pastimes that can bring so much enjoyment. Not only can you lose yourself in a whole new world, fall in love with new characters or learn something new, it is also a great way to relax and recharge. However reading can be an expensive hobby, if you don’t know how …
As a Queenslander, I know all about hot weather and sweltering summer days. Actually sweltering days at random through Spring and sometimes Autumn too at times. If you live in Australia’s northern states, it helps to enjoy the hot weather. HOW TO REDUCE AIR CONDITIONING COSTS AT HOME But even those of us that do, …
Is it just me, or does it sometimes feel like the only mail you get is bills? Between bills and bank statements, there are not a lot of exciting things happening in my letter box lately. Junk mail is sometimes the highlight of my letterbox trip (yes it’s that sad). The monthly or quarterly expenses …
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