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May 2009

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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
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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....
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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....
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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....
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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....
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Best Dressed for Less
Being a single mum and clothes shopping being my vice I've found a few ways to save $$:
  • Work out how much an item is per wear. You....
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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....
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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....
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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....
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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....
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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....
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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....
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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....
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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.....
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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....
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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....
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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....
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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....
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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....
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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....
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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....
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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....
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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....
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