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May 2015
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From Cath's Desk
Hello Cheapskaters, Welcome to another Cheapskates Journal. My heart is just bursting with thanks and joy and just a little pride today. In the last month we have..... read more..... |
Cheapskates Tip Store
Peach Melba Cheapskates Style Approximate $ saving: $15 I love 'Peach Melba'. You can look up the correct recipe on the internet, but I make a simplified version which takes no time to make and is versatile in..... read more..... |
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Feature Article
7 Ways to Save Big with a Simple Savings Jar Saving money with a saving jar is one of the earliest tips submitted to the Tip Store, way back in 1999 when it was just getting started. And various..... read more..... |
Recycled Second-hand
I purchase clothing from the second-hand shop, then completely take them apart. Iron the fabric out and utilize it into another garment. I purchased a flared skirt with buttons down..... read more..... |
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A Thoughtful Moment
Billy Graham's New Suit Billy Graham is now 96 years-old with Parkinson's disease. In January 2011, leaders in Charlotte, North Carolina, invited their favourite son, Billy Graham..... read more..... |
Free Birthday Treats
Approximate $ Savings: $60 plus each family member My birthday is coming up and I would like to share this tip. Join the birthday lists at many food..... read more..... |
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Articles
Pamper Mum with this Beautiful Body Scrub It's Mother's Day this month and if you're looking for a cheap but luxurious gift idea for yourself this this Coconut Lavender Scrub is it. The salts..... read more..... |
A Great, Cheap Window and Showerscreen Cleaner
Approximate $ Savings: $5.00 For a great and cheap window and shower screen cleaner: Large spray bottle with a decent..... read more..... |
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Are Your Friends and Family a Threat to Your Finances?
We love our friends and family, but some of them can be a hazard to our financial health. Have you ever taken the time to consider the impact these people have on your finances..... read more..... |
Simple Wrap for Breastfeeding Privacy
Approximate $ Savings: $30 While breastfeeding my son a few years ago I would be constantly arranging a muslin wrap..... read more..... |
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Do-It-Yourself Pest Control
Regardless of where you live, insects can be an issue in the home at any time of the year, although if you live in a cooler area there are few, if any, insects active during the winter..... read more..... |
Triple D-D-Discount Treat OR How to look like a Million Bucks for only Tens of Dollars
Approximate $ Savings: $100 on 2 items of clothing = $1000's of $$$ annually Yes I'm a cheapskate but that doesn't mean I don't want to look like a million bucks. Sure I'm..... read more..... |
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Getting the Most from Your Credit Card Rewards Program
I am not a fan of credit cards. They are too easy to get, too easy to use and too difficult to pay back unless you are very, very strict with their use. However, if you're willing to put in a..... read more..... |
MOO Clove Oil Mosquito Repellent
Re clove oil for getting rid of mould. I found the small bottles of clove oil rather expensive to buy. I boiled up 250g of cloves in 2 litres of water then let it sit overnight. Next day I removed..... read more..... |
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Dear Cath
Where to find baby and toddler sewing patterns cheap, what type of thermos do you need to MOO yoghurt, scented laundry powder and MOO fabric softener are this month's questions. read more..... |
Use your Mobile Internet on your Laptop for Savings
Approximate $ Savings: $70 a month After I separated from my husband and moved into my own place, I thought long and hard..... read more..... |
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May 2015 Tip Sheet
6 Simple Ways to Kick Negative Financial Habits Everyone has one or more negative financial habits they’d like to change. read more..... |
DIY Non-stick Pans
After spending literally hundreds of dollars on supposedly lifetime guaranteed non-stick pans of all sizes, I have now given up on them. My tip is an ordinary pan of size for item to be..... 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..... |
Use Your Noodle for Draft Stoppers
With winter not too far away I wanted to block drafts under the doors, rather than purchase an specific draft stopper I used pool noodles to do the job. Simply slice into the noodle..... read more..... |
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On the Menu
Mother's Day Brunch Have an easy Mother's Day celebration with an easy, prepare ahead brunch. read more..... |
Razor Saver
Approximate $ Savings: $25 Buy a bottle of Bubble Bath and dilute it by about 50%. It makes a great shaving foam. It..... read more..... |
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Seawater Cheese
Approximate $ Savings: $2 or more, depending on what you pay for ricotta To make a great ricotta, simply bring 2 cups of clean seawater and 2 cups of full cream milk..... read more..... |