Sentry Page Protection
February 2017 Journal Index
|
From Cath's Desk
Hello Cheapskaters, Here we are half way through No Spending month, with Journal full of fun and frugal ways you can save money, time and..... read more..... |
Cheapskates Tip Store
Using Christmas Gift Vouchers Before they Expire I've been caught a few times with gift vouchers that have expired. What a waste! From now on I'm going to set a reminder in my diary/calendar a month (and another a..... read more..... |
|
Feature Article
How Much Money is Enough? In the course of Cheapskates workshops, writing newsletters, library talks and running the Cheapskates Club I get asked, just about daily, how much money is enough..... read more.... |
Lemon Fresh Cutting Boards
Cutting boards are handy to have in the kitchen but they hang on to odours, no matter how hard you scrub. It is easy to clean and freshen your chopping boards without..... read more..... |
|
MOO Eco-Friendly Drain Cleaner
Cleaning drains regularly helps to prevent costly blockages and unpleasant odours and a whole lot of frustration. I use this method to clean my kitchen, bathroom and laundry..... read more..... |
|
Articles
7 Steps to Organising Your Finances No Spending Month is the ideal time to get your finances organised. You won't be spending time shopping this month so use that time to knuckle down and get your..... read more..... |
How To Open a Stuck Jar Lid
There is nothing more frustrating than reaching for that jar of something tasty and finding the lid stuck tight..... read more..... |
|
A Month of School Lunches Prepped in 30 Minutes Saves $150 a Month
By Robyn Neal I co-share looking after my Granddaughter, who is now 11, with her father, my son. Son was complaining how much it costs to give..... read more..... |
Skip the Specials and Save Big for No Spending Month
No Spending month has boosted our savings by almost $100 already, and simply because I've not bought the specials. I love a bargain, and our stockpile is slowly, slowly growing..... read more..... |
|
Super Easy, Really Fun and Frugal Birthday Gift Ideas
Now school is back, the kids are going to start bringing home those little cards that cause them great excitement and you a sinking feeling of dread...... read more..... |
The Easiest Way to Empty the Rubbish Bins
It really isn't that hard to pick up a rubbish bin in the bathroom or the kitchen or study and run it out to the recycle or garbage bin. But it is so much easier if the bin is lined. Trouble..... read more..... |
|
Where to Sell Your Extra Craft Supplies
Do you have a stash? I do. I really have more than one, but as they're all craft related, I only admit to one. This year is the year to move that stash either by using it up, passing..... read more..... |
Free Full-Size Up-to-Date Sewing Patterns
I have just discovered Burda Style magazine, full of beautiful clothes photographs! AND it comes with many free patterns in a full range of sizes which you just copy from the master..... read more..... |
|
Dear Cath
How to use cereal box liners and the difference between dried and freeze dried onion are this month's questions. read more...... |
Shop Around to Save On Prescription Costs
My tip is to shop around with prescriptions as the price between different chemists for prescriptions is huge. I went to National Pharmacy to get a quote on two scripts and..... read more..... |
|
February Tip Sheet
5 Easy Ways to Save an Extra $4,000 in a Year Budgeting and money management don’t have to be complicated. You just have to find a system that works for you, and these tools will make managing your finances a lot..... read more..... |
An Easy Rescue of a Burnt Saucepan
If you've been cooking, and the inside of your saucepan is burnt black, cover the bottom with vinegar and add a few tablespoons of bicarb soda. Put the saucepan in the freezer..... 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 to the.... read more..... |
Nifty Sticky Tape Starter
Always have trouble finding where the sticky tape ends on a roll ? I use the plastic clip from any loaf of bread and put it on the sticky tape roll so I know where the tape on the roll has..... read more..... |
|
On the Menu
Easy Weekends Weekends call for easy meals, quick to prepare, tasty, and of course, budget friendly. Here are four easy to make and delicious to eat weekend meals, ideal for a lazy..... read more..... |
Brain Food
For those of senior years, when time is more plentiful than money, may I suggest joining U3A (University of the Third Age) run by volunteers from all walks of life, eager to..... read more.... |
|
Quote of Note
read more..... |
Make a Simple, Tasty Coleslaw Dressing
Coleslaw dressing is quite expensive and only available in small squeeze bottles but I find that Coleway Real mayonnaise available from Aldi with a little cider or white wine..... read more..... |