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May 2009
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From Cath's Desk
The year is slipping away isn't it? Actually for me it is fairly flying past. I had so many things to do before now, so many plans to put in place, pages to upload (still working on new read more.... |
Cheapskates Tip Store
For the Fashion Conscious on a Budget Sick of not finding clothes I liked, or could afford, I have started to make my own clothes. Unfortunately the cost of a new.... read more.... |
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Feature Article
Choices We (my family and I) have been living the Cheapskates way for fourteen years now. I regularly buy marked down fruit and veggies, meat, dairy and.... read more.... |
A Princess Fairy Garden Bedroom Makeover for $46!
In the last few weeks I have transitioned my 2 year old daughter from her cot to a big girl bed. I wanted her to.... read more.... |
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Thoughtful Moment
Real Mothers In recognition and celebration of mothers everywhere, we explain what a real mother is in this tribute for Mother's Day.... read more.... |
Best Dressed for Less
Being a single mum and clothes shopping being my vice I've found a few ways to save $$:
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Articles
Just Can't Say No? If there's one thing that is sure to make a Cheapskate smile it is a freebie. Clothing, furniture, fresh veggies from a neighbour's garden or the.... read more.... |
Pantry Staple Removes Blood Stains
Blood Stains - hmmmm. My mother used a very dry paste of cornflour and put it on the stain, let it dry then brush off. Not.... read more.... |
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Reduced to Clear
I have become a supermarket stalker! I regularly follow the meat manager, waiting impatiently until he puts the bright yellow sticker on the tray.... read more.... |
Eco Friendly Tips for Sensitive Skin
1. NS Gentle Foaming Wash or NS Sensitive Mositurising Wash (approx $16.95 a litre from www.cincottachemist.com.au) is.... read more.... |
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Handling Hand-Me-Downs
Hannah was about six years old when she told us exactly how she felt about hand-me-downs. We were going through a huge, black.... read more.... |
Cleaning Up Oily Stains
I love talcum powder for removing oily stains from clothing. This is best done immediately after the stain has occurred, but is still beneficial.... read more.... |
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Mr & Mrs Smith - Part 5
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Freebies For All
I came across this website called www.bshare.com.au. It is fantastic for getting free samples of so many things from washing powder to perfume.... read more.... |
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Dear Cath
How to clean stains from Tupperware, a variety of cheat's Jarrah drink mixes and a simple way to keep brown sugar soft and lump free are the questions this month..... read more.... |
Easy Peel Eggs
I hate peeling boiled eggs, but this tip is great. Put eggs in pot with water add 2 teaspoons of bicarb soda and hard boil.... read more.... |
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May Tip Sheet
Top 6 Mother's Day Gift Ideas Here are a few great gift ideas for that special mother in your life on Mother's Day.... read more.... |
Become Baking Buddies!
Get your mates together and start cooking your kids school snacks. Its cheap and if you get a few of your friends involved then your kids.... 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.... read more.... |
Become Baking Buddies!
Get your mates together and start cooking your kids school snacks. Its cheap and if you get a few of your friends involved then your kids.... read more.... |
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On the Menu
Pies There's something comforting about a nice, hot pie. Crisp pastry encasing a piping hot filling can really hit the spot at any time, but especially on a cold.... read more.... |
Pay Rate: $100/Hr
Buying a new mobile handset is worth research and price comparison from your mobile provider, eBay and mobile phone price comparison.... read more.... |
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Quotes of Note
Before you speak, listen. Before you write, think. Before you spend, earn. Before you invest, investigate. Before you criticize, wait. Before you pray, forgive. Before you quit.... read more.... |
Beauty at Home for a Fraction of the Cost
You can spend hundreds, or thousands each year on beauty products. There are some wholesome substitutes that.... read more.... |