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February 2015
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From Cath's Desk
Hello Cheapskaters, It's No Spending month! I love February. I love the challenge of not spending one cent I don't have to. And I do my best to not spend any money at all..... read more..... |
Cheapskates Tip Store
Shine Your Kitchen Sink Clean sink in normal way, then with a soft cloth wipe over with hair conditioner (any cheap brand), leave a few minutes to dry and then buff with..... read more..... |
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Feature Article
Take Control of Your Finances in 28 Days Do you feel like your circumstances have taken control of your financial life? Are you living pay to pay, just barely making it as long as things go..... read more..... |
The Community Babysitting Club
Approximate $ Savings: $1000 plus Finding ourselves new to a community and without family nearby a group of families formed a..... read more..... |
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Super Speedy Cleaning with Old Electric Toothbrush Heads
Don't just throw away the old brush from your electric toothbrush. There are so many uses such as cleaning off mould in the shower, getting right into the tap surround and getting every speck of dirt..... read more..... |
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Saving Story
I Have a Plan, Not Just a Spreadsheet Dear Cath, My name is Karen. I have a husband and four kids 12, 10, 8 and 3. I have seen you before on the TV, and always.... read more..... |
Fancy Tuna? I think Not!
My partner got sucked into the deliciousness and convenience of John West Tomato and Savoury Onion Tuna Rice meals but at $4.20 (but they were on special for $3) each for 5..... read more..... |
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Articles
Taming the Grocery Budget Part 2 - Seasonal Shopping and Eating With shopping centres all over the place (most Australians live within a 10 minute drive of a major shopping centre), the temptation is a ..... read more..... |
Going Cold Turkey on Clothing Purchases
I have decided not to purchase clothes for the entire 2015 and I started from a week before Christmas. I work full time, am 45 years of age and much into fashion...so going cold turkey..... read more..... |
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7 Habits of Successful Savers
Are you a good saver? Few of us save enough money to maintain a reasonable level of financial security. Many..... read more..... |
People safe Rat/Mice Natural Controller
Place potato starch in strategic places inside your home with water close by. After the rats/mice eat the potato starch they head for water, bloat and die..... read more..... |
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The Spending Freeze
This is the fourteenth year we have had an official No Spending month, complete with guidelines and tools to help you survive a whole month of no spending..... read more..... |
Shower Change
Approximate $ Savings: $130 This tip requires a change in how you do the most basic everyday task, but it'll be worth it..... read more..... |
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How to Stop Fighting Over Money
Disagreements over finances are commonly cited as the primary cause of divorce. Even the kids can get in on the argument when it comes to clothes, video games and toys. Avoiding..... read more..... |
Sizing Saves
Approximate $ Savings: $200+ A tape measure can be a great friend to help you save money. I discovered that queen size..... read more..... |
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Dear Cath
Why can't I buy Lectric Soda anymore and did I pass up the meat bargain of the century because I didn't like the colour are the questions answered this month. read more..... |
My New go to Cleaner for Burnt-on Stuff!
I have a bad habit of walking away when I am cooking. The other day I burnt peaches that I was stewing. I tried everything to clean the saucepan - re-boiling with dishwashing liquid..... read more..... |
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Tip Sheet
17 Constructive Things To Do on a Day Off Without Spending Money Long holidays feel terrific, but even a single day off can recharge your batteries if you spend your time wisely. Think of all the rewarding things you..... read more..... |
Rescuing Gluggy Nail Polish
Don't throw away perfectly good nail polish just because it's thick and gluggy! Simply add around half a teaspoon of nail polish remover to the bottle and it will become usable again..... read more..... |
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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 to the.... read more..... |
Run out of Maple Syrup for your Pancakes?
Approximate $ Savings: $10 per bottle We regularly have pancakes on the weekend, but I have found trying to buy the healthier..... read more..... |
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On the Menu
Five Ingredient Chicken Dishes for the Barbecue There is still plenty of summer left, and plenty of opportunities to enjoy a good barbecue. Good food doesn't have to be complicated, as these recipes..... read more..... Quotes of Note
They say money doesn't bring happiness, but everyone still wants to prove it for themselves. ~~Anonymous~~ read more..... |
Finding the Right Lids
I batch-cook and freeze a lot in individual portions, using those plastic tubs which come in packs of 5/10/100 etc that you buy in $2 shops. 500ml ones are good for most things, with..... read more..... |