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From Cath's Desk
Hello Cheapskaters, What a clever bunch you are! I am almost, yes almost, speechless with your ingenuity, creativity and imagination. The list of things that ..... read more..... |
Cheapskates Tip Store
Helping a Young Driver With Insurance the Ethical Way Our 18 year old son is an apprentice on a low wage and lives at home. When he bought his car we were all.... read more.... |
Feature Article
Not Necessarily Good Advice I finally bit the bullet. We were sinking, and sinking fast. Despite our best efforts, we were starting to fall behind on our mortgage and other bills. For thirteen months we had lived on..... read more...... |
Cooling Down the Taco Mix
This week I used the Taco Seasoning Mix that was recently in your newsletter. I added a bit too much and it made the meat mixture too.... read more.... |
A Thoughtful Moment
The History of Aprons I don't think our kids know what an apron is. The principal use of Grandma's apron was to protect the dress underneath. Because she only had a few, it was easier to wash aprons than.... read more.... |
Travelling Playgroups for Isolated Mums and Toddlers To add to Kellie's playgroup tip (Tip of the Week 3/3/09) - there are also mobile playgroups for those of....
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Back to Basics: What to Keep in the Pantry
Remember how our mums always seemed to have a great meal ready for the family every night? Even when times were lean, she came through with fabulous meals and snacks to.... read more... |
Stitch and Save
Underwire bras are expensive to replace and the pesky wires always seem to come astray in the wash. Whilst handwashing helps to minimise this.... read more.... |
Facing an Economic Downturn the Cheapskates Way
No matter what your current economic situation, it's important to know how to save money. If you know how to save money on your regular purchases, you will be in a much better position.... read more.... |
Fee Free Student Bank Accounts
I was told by a bank teller recently as my daughter was returning to study, she was able to get cheaper fees on her banking, she.... read more.... |
Mr & Mrs Smith Part 4
March was a bumpy ride for the Smiths. After surviving Christmas and January they were hoping that February would see them back on track. It didn't quite work out the way they had.... read more.... |
Money Bag Budget System
When preparing your budget break it down into categories: Food, Petrol, Children, Money to Spoil Yourself, Money to Spoil hubby..... read more.... |
A Head Start for Spring Bulbs
The sight of brightly coloured daffodils, jonquils, tulips, and hyacinths at the end of winter is the nicest way to welcome spring. These.... read more.... |
A Little Ribbing Goes a Long Way
My daughter's favourite pair of pyjama pants had gone at the elastic, but to unpick the original stitching would take hours, so I.... read more.... |
Dear Cath
Unit pricing explained, how to clean your washing machine, frugal, healthy and quick snacks for lunchboxes and after school and a tricky shoe polish question are all answered this month.... read more.... |
Sweet Smelling Pooch
Most people wash their dogs too frequently, mostly because of their need to have their pet smelling nice. Dogs have an extremely acute.... read more.... |
April Tip Sheet
Great Garage Sales A garage sale is an easy way to make some quick money or to convert your unwanted goods into hard cash. A great garage sale takes a little.... read more.... |
A Picture is Worth More than a Takeaway Dinner
When I make meals that are also freezer friendly, I make enough for two meals. We eat one and on the one that I.... read more.... |
Menu Planner
Fill in the meals you plan to eat for the week, fortnight or month and put the plan somewhere prominent: stick it to the front of the fridge with a magnet, blu-tack it.... read more.... |
Budget Birthday Party Decor
I made all the decorations for my niece Georgia's birthday party...decorated the house and made my own piñata for free. The.... read more.... |
On the Menu
Rock Cakes Rock cakes - the staple of many a CWA morning tea (next to scones of course!) and a traditional part of an English high tea, have become the.... read more.... |
Refills: Think Outside the Square
I know we're all used to seeing refills for washing detergents and cleaners etc which are usually a little cheaper as there is less.... read more.... |
Pre-wash Treatment
Ingredients: 1/2 cup white vinegar 1/2 cup cloudy ammonia 1/2 cup liquid laundry detergent 1/2 cup cool water..... read more.... |