Your Cheapskates Club Newsletter: 16:15 Bright ideas to save you money
1. Cath's Corner
2. In the Tip Store - Toasted Pumpkin Seeds, Frugal Air Freshener, Soccer Season Swap
3. Cheapskate's Workshops - The Art of Living the Cheapskates Way 1 Day Workshop
4. Submit Your Tip - Share your ideas for a chance to win
5. On the Menu with Anne - Schnitzels
6. The $300 a Month Food Challenge with Wendy - The Day after Shopping
7. Cheapskates Buzz - Cheapskaters are talking in the Forum and on Cath's blog
8. Member's Featured Blog - Saying Hello
9. Last Week's Question - Ideas for using broken pots?
10. This Week's Question - How can I recycle old jumpers?
11. Join the Cheapskates Club
12. Gift Memberships
13. Frequently Asked Questions
14. Contact Details
1. Cath's Corner
Hello Cheapskaters,
And welcome to another Bright Ideas newsletter.
I was in Woolworths on Tuesday morning (buying them out of 79c Scotch Finger biscuits) and literally bumped into Louise, a lovely newsletter subscriber, who stopped to chat. It was so nice to talk about living the Cheapskates way and the challenges it presents, because it does present challenges, and hear about how Louisa is planning for a debt free, cashed up future where she'll be laughing all the way to the bank. And then I met Eileen, the nicest checkout chick, with a wonderful sense of humour.
I apologise to the lady waiting behind me, I'm sure it was the slowest check out ever, but again we were talking all things Cheapskates, a topic very dear to my heart. Eileen asked if I had cleared the shelf of the biscuits (I had) so she was off to get a rain check before she went home.
I love meeting you so please introduce yourself if you see me out and about. I don't bite, really, and I certainly love to hear about how you live the Cheapskates way.
I announced a new workshop on Tuesday, and already it is filling up. See the information below. If you want to learn the fine art of living the Cheapskates way, and have a fun day with other like-minded people, this is the workshop for you.
Have a wonderfully frugal week everyone.
PS: Love our site? We love referrals! Send a note to your favourite newspapers, magazines, radio stations, TV stations, friends and relatives, and tell them about us!
PPS: You can read this newsletter and past copies on the website in the Newsletter Archive.
2. From The Tip Store
Toasted Pumpkin Seeds
Toasted pumpkin seeds make a great snack. Separate the seeds from the stringy membranes that surround them. Rinse and spread on a baking sheet; coat with no-stick spray and sprinkle with a small amount of soy sauce or salt, to taste. Bake at 180 degrees for 45 minutes, or until the seeds are golden brown and crunchy. Store in an airtight container.
Contributed by Myrna
Note: these are great if you sprinkle them with curry powder and then give them a squirt with cooking spray. Or try paprika, or even taco seasoning. They can be eaten on their own, or mix them with sunflower seeds and slivered almonds and then bake. Delicious! Cath
Frugal Air Freshener
Why spend $5 - $8 to buy a plug-in air freshener when you can make one at home for just a few cents? To keep the air in your home fragrant this autumn, cut a length of panty hose, put your favourite spice blend inside (or buy a $2 packet of pot pourri from the dollar shop), tie both ends and place it just inside a heating vent. The hot air will spread the scent throughout your home. When it gets stale, just add some more spices, or a few drops of a scented essential oil to the pot pourri. Or add some spices to the vacuum cleaner bag. This is a great way to use up kitchen spices that are older than six months and are too stale to use in cooking.
Contributed by Julie, Launceston
Soccer Season Swap
Set a date, get ten friends together and swap soccer and footy boots for the following season. Most are in great condition after one season and many mums and dads are out there every season buying the next size up!! Great way to save I think!
Contributed by Sonia Kircher
There are more than 11,000 great tips in the Tip Store
3. Cheapskate's Workshops
1-Day Workshop: The Art of Living the Cheapskates Way
Come along and join us for a day of fun, frivolity, food and frugality as we refine the Art of Living the Cheapskates Way.
Sessions include:
When: Saturday 16th May
Where: Orana Neighbourhood House, 62 Coleman Rd, Wantirna South
Time: 10am - 4pm
Investment: $135 per person
Click here for more details and to book your spot at this exciting workshop
4. Submit your tip
Share your favourite hint or tip that saves money, time and energy and be in the running to win a one-year subscription to The Cheapskate Journal.
Remember, you have to be in it to win it!
Submit your tip
5. On the Menu with Anne
Schnitzels
My family love schnitzel. They like it with potato bake and peas, they love it with chips or wedges and salad, when I serve it plain with lemon wedges and steamed veg they think they are in gourmet dinner heaven. But schnitzel, chicken, beef, pork or veal, is very expensive.
So when I found Cath's recipe, and tried it, I was in schnitzel heaven! This is a vegetarian recipe, but it is seriously good and seriously easy - to make and on the grocery budget.
Cath's Schnitzels
Ingredients:
1 cup gluten flour
1 cup water
2 eggs
1 tsp Marmite*
1 tbsp Torula yeast (available from health food shops)
Breadcrumbs
Oil for frying
Gravy:
1 pkt French onion soup mix
1 tsp Marmite*
2 cups water
Method:
Mix gluten flour, water, 1 egg, Marmite and Torula yeast together with a fork until dough forms. If you have a food processor, place all ingredients in bowl and process until dough forms. Roll dough into a log and slice into six evenly sized pieces. Beat the remaining egg, dip each schnitzel into egg then into breadcrumbs. Refrigerate 30 minutes to let crumbs set. Heat oil in a heavy based frying pan. Brown each schnitzel on both sides. Drain on paper towel. When all have been browned add soup mix, marmite and water to pan. Stir until boiling. Return schnitzels to pan, turn heat down and simmer gently for 30 minutes. You may need to add more water to the gravy during this time. After 30 minutes the schnitzels should be puffed and the gravy thick.
Serve hot with vegetable and gravy or cold with salad. They are also great on a roll or sandwich with lettuce and mustard mayo.
*I use Vegemite instead of Marmite.
This week we will be eating:
Friday: Hamburgers
Saturday: Chicken enchiladas
Sunday: Roast chicken, baked potato, pumpkin, cauliflower, carrots, gravy
Monday: Sausage casserole, sweet potato mash, beans, corn
Tuesday: Chicken & sweet corn soup, spring rolls, sweet chilli sauce
Wednesday: French onion chops, scalloped potato, carrots, broccoli
Thursday: Fish cakes, sweet potato wedges, coleslaw
In the fruit bowl: bananas, apples, pears
In the cake tin: Banana bread, white chocolate & macadamia biscuits
There are over 1,400 other great money saving meal ideas in the Recipe File
6. The $300 a Month Food Challenge with Wendy
Welcome everyone to the food challenge.
How did everyone go with their latest food shopping day? Was it successful and were you able to stick to your list and budget?
Sticking to your allotted food budget doesn't end the day after shopping day. That's the day you start planning for your next shopping trip. As you know, I have a few monthly shopping lists on the go in advance so that I don't forget anything. The day after shopping day is when I start writing out the next shopping list. Sometimes items are not available when I shop. If this is the case, I make sure it's written on the next list.
Sticking to your menu plan can be a vital key to keeping your budget under control. If you've bought all that yummy food for your menu plan, then it makes sense to use it up before it spoils or is forgotten about. Sure, meals can be moved around to suit the comings and goings of the family. But if you have a roast in the fridge ready to cook, you won't want to delay too long or it might go out of date.
Takeaway food might seem like a wonderful option on busy nights, but it won't seem wonderful a couple of days later when you had to throw out food you already had on hand.
Keeping your pantry, fridge and freezer in order is important too. It helps you to be aware of what you have on hand. A hurried, scrambled tidy up and a hastily written shopping list the day before your shopping day might not be the best plan of attack. You could be short on time or forget to write things down.
Planning ahead, being organised and using what you have are very important ingredients when sticking to a budget.
What do you do after grocery day?
Have a great week and BE ENCOURAGED!!!!!
The $300 a Month Food Challenge
The Post that Started it All
7. Cheapskates Buzz
This week's hot forum topics
Can I use Corn or Rice Flour to make White Sauce?
http://www.cheapskatesclub.com.au/memberforum/showthread.php?1645-Can-I-use-corn-or-rice-flour-to-make-white-sauce
Preventing Peeled Potatoes from Discolouring
http://www.cheapskatesclub.com.au/memberforum/showthread.php?654-Preventing-peeled-potatoes-from-discolouring
A Lesson Learnt...Again
http://www.cheapskatesclub.com.au/memberforum/showthread.php?134-A-Lesson-Learnt...Again
Most popular blog posts this week
The $16 Birthday Dinner
http://www.debtfreecashedupandlaughing.com.au/2010/07/16-birthday-dinner.html
Just Say No
http://www.debtfreecashedupandlaughing.com.au/2010/05/just-say-no.html
Learn to not Spend Money and Feel Good about It
http://www.debtfreecashedupandlaughing.com.au/2010/05/learn-to-not-spend-money-and-feel-good.html
8. Member's Featured Blog
Platinum Cheapskates Club members have their very own Cheapskating blogs, and they are wonderful and inspirational and encouraging and even funny. This week's featured blog is written by RachaelT.
Saying Hello
Hello all fellow Cheapskaters!
It is nice to finally be back!
I was a member years ago but let it slide as life took over and although I have been following along silently with the newsletters and such, decided I needed a bit more motivation as our circumstances have changed. Anyway so when the hubby was a little slack with the Easter presents I told him to buy me a new membership and here we are.
I am a stay at home mum of two little ones, a 4 year old boy who goes to kinder and a 2 year old girl. I also have a 19 year old step-daughter who comes to stay frequently. We have also just moved house, from a 3 to 4 bedroom house and to a different town to be closer to my hubby's work, schools and other places/activities/people we visit all the time. So, while we are more comfortable as a family and we won't be going through as much petrol our mortgage is $80 more a week, plus we've just been notified of insurance increases.
We can manage ok with the increased expenses but I feel like we are starting to live week to week and won't really have any spare to save. There are things we want to do around the house, activities I'd like to be able to do with the kids and build up a little extra for peace of mind.
So I am back with determination and am ready to start saving again!
Login to read more Cheapskates Club member blogs
9. Last Week's Question
Last week's question was from Criss who wrote
"How can I recycle my broken terracotta pots? I have many, from little pieces to large sizes and can't bear to send them to landfill. Any suggestions would be much appreciated."
Nicole Wild answered
Use the broken pieces to fill up space in a much larger pot. I smashed up a broken terracotta pot and used most of it in the bottom of a large pot. It means you then use far less soil/potting mix to fill up your pot. Perfect as I was planting succulents, so the broken pieces provided good drainage.
Ann Streeter answered
I've used the larger flat pieces of broken terracotta to place under my pots to keep them off the ground and stop slaters and other bugs getting into the pots.
Kelly Said answered
We have a problem with birds digging up the mulch in our pots, leaving a huge mess, and disturbing potted plants. We use broken terracotta pots to cover the mulch, almost looking a little like a mosaic pattern. We find this works a treat. It keeps the mulch in the pot, soil is protected from frost too.
Erin Ramage answered
When we find broken pots we turn them into a garden race track for matchbox cars. Depending on how they break we have made houses, bridges and even use pieces to make roads.
Penny Hughes answered
This idea is borrowed from Pinterest it is as follows: Take the largest broken pot and place on the bottom fill partially with soil then get a smaller pot and offset the break to the break in the bigger pot, but don't totally block the break in the bigger pot, fill in around these pots with more soil and build up to with other pots until you have a stack of broken pots, make them into fairy gardens with tiny cacti and little figurines, they look spectacular, full instructions can be found on the above mentioned site.
Do you have a question that needs an answer?
Send us your question and receive the combined knowledge of your fellow Cheapskates to solve your problem!
Ask Your Question
10. This Week's Question
Sue writes
"I am looking for suggestions on what to do with old commercially made but much-loved winter woollen jumpers which are still good but no longer needed."
Do you have the answer?
If you have a suggestion or idea for Sue let us know. We'll enter your answer into our Tip of the Week competition, with a one-year membership to the Cheapskates Club as the prize too.
Send your answer
11. Join the Cheapskates Club
For just 10 cents a day you can join the Cheapskates Club and get exclusive access to the Cheapskate Journal, the monthly e-journal that shows you how to cut the costs of everyday living and still have fun.
Joining the Cheapskates Club gives you 24/7 access to the Members Centre with 1000's of money saving tips and articles.
Click here to join the Cheapskates Club today!
12. Gift Memberships
Your family and friends will thank you for a whole year when you give them a Platinum Cheapskates Club membership as a gift.
It's so simple: just select the number of gift memberships required, click the Buy Now button and complete the Gift Membership order form (you must use this form to order gift memberships) and we'll get in touch with you to confirm the gift subscriptions.
Click here to order a gift membership right now!
13. Frequently Asked Questions
How do I change my email address?
This one is easy. Members can update their email address or any other details by clicking on "Edit Profile" directly under their membership number after they have logged in to the Member's Centre. Subscribers to our free newsletter can use the Change Your Address form (under Customer Service in the menu) and fill it out. Once you've filled it in click the send button and we'll do the rest. Please remember to include your old email address so we can find it in the list as well as the new one.
How do I know when my membership should be renewed?
When you login to the Member's Centre you will be told how many days of membership you have left once you have 30 days left. Just click on the link to renew and your membership will just continue on, uninterrupted.
What will you do with my email address?
We never rent, trade or sell our email list to anyone for any reason whatsoever. You'll never get an unsolicited email from a stranger as a result of joining this list.
Read our privacy policy
How Did You Get on Our List?
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14. Contact Details
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www.cheapskates.com.au
Contact Cheapskates
2. In the Tip Store - Toasted Pumpkin Seeds, Frugal Air Freshener, Soccer Season Swap
3. Cheapskate's Workshops - The Art of Living the Cheapskates Way 1 Day Workshop
4. Submit Your Tip - Share your ideas for a chance to win
5. On the Menu with Anne - Schnitzels
6. The $300 a Month Food Challenge with Wendy - The Day after Shopping
7. Cheapskates Buzz - Cheapskaters are talking in the Forum and on Cath's blog
8. Member's Featured Blog - Saying Hello
9. Last Week's Question - Ideas for using broken pots?
10. This Week's Question - How can I recycle old jumpers?
11. Join the Cheapskates Club
12. Gift Memberships
13. Frequently Asked Questions
14. Contact Details
1. Cath's Corner
Hello Cheapskaters,
And welcome to another Bright Ideas newsletter.
I was in Woolworths on Tuesday morning (buying them out of 79c Scotch Finger biscuits) and literally bumped into Louise, a lovely newsletter subscriber, who stopped to chat. It was so nice to talk about living the Cheapskates way and the challenges it presents, because it does present challenges, and hear about how Louisa is planning for a debt free, cashed up future where she'll be laughing all the way to the bank. And then I met Eileen, the nicest checkout chick, with a wonderful sense of humour.
I apologise to the lady waiting behind me, I'm sure it was the slowest check out ever, but again we were talking all things Cheapskates, a topic very dear to my heart. Eileen asked if I had cleared the shelf of the biscuits (I had) so she was off to get a rain check before she went home.
I love meeting you so please introduce yourself if you see me out and about. I don't bite, really, and I certainly love to hear about how you live the Cheapskates way.
I announced a new workshop on Tuesday, and already it is filling up. See the information below. If you want to learn the fine art of living the Cheapskates way, and have a fun day with other like-minded people, this is the workshop for you.
Have a wonderfully frugal week everyone.
PS: Love our site? We love referrals! Send a note to your favourite newspapers, magazines, radio stations, TV stations, friends and relatives, and tell them about us!
PPS: You can read this newsletter and past copies on the website in the Newsletter Archive.
2. From The Tip Store
Toasted Pumpkin Seeds
Toasted pumpkin seeds make a great snack. Separate the seeds from the stringy membranes that surround them. Rinse and spread on a baking sheet; coat with no-stick spray and sprinkle with a small amount of soy sauce or salt, to taste. Bake at 180 degrees for 45 minutes, or until the seeds are golden brown and crunchy. Store in an airtight container.
Contributed by Myrna
Note: these are great if you sprinkle them with curry powder and then give them a squirt with cooking spray. Or try paprika, or even taco seasoning. They can be eaten on their own, or mix them with sunflower seeds and slivered almonds and then bake. Delicious! Cath
Frugal Air Freshener
Why spend $5 - $8 to buy a plug-in air freshener when you can make one at home for just a few cents? To keep the air in your home fragrant this autumn, cut a length of panty hose, put your favourite spice blend inside (or buy a $2 packet of pot pourri from the dollar shop), tie both ends and place it just inside a heating vent. The hot air will spread the scent throughout your home. When it gets stale, just add some more spices, or a few drops of a scented essential oil to the pot pourri. Or add some spices to the vacuum cleaner bag. This is a great way to use up kitchen spices that are older than six months and are too stale to use in cooking.
Contributed by Julie, Launceston
Soccer Season Swap
Set a date, get ten friends together and swap soccer and footy boots for the following season. Most are in great condition after one season and many mums and dads are out there every season buying the next size up!! Great way to save I think!
Contributed by Sonia Kircher
There are more than 11,000 great tips in the Tip Store
3. Cheapskate's Workshops
1-Day Workshop: The Art of Living the Cheapskates Way
Come along and join us for a day of fun, frivolity, food and frugality as we refine the Art of Living the Cheapskates Way.
Sessions include:
- The Art of Living the Cheapskates Way
- Creating a $300 a Month Meal Plan and the Shopping List to Go With It
- Sustainable Cheapskating
- Let's All MOO!
When: Saturday 16th May
Where: Orana Neighbourhood House, 62 Coleman Rd, Wantirna South
Time: 10am - 4pm
Investment: $135 per person
Click here for more details and to book your spot at this exciting workshop
4. Submit your tip
Share your favourite hint or tip that saves money, time and energy and be in the running to win a one-year subscription to The Cheapskate Journal.
Remember, you have to be in it to win it!
Submit your tip
5. On the Menu with Anne
Schnitzels
My family love schnitzel. They like it with potato bake and peas, they love it with chips or wedges and salad, when I serve it plain with lemon wedges and steamed veg they think they are in gourmet dinner heaven. But schnitzel, chicken, beef, pork or veal, is very expensive.
So when I found Cath's recipe, and tried it, I was in schnitzel heaven! This is a vegetarian recipe, but it is seriously good and seriously easy - to make and on the grocery budget.
Cath's Schnitzels
Ingredients:
1 cup gluten flour
1 cup water
2 eggs
1 tsp Marmite*
1 tbsp Torula yeast (available from health food shops)
Breadcrumbs
Oil for frying
Gravy:
1 pkt French onion soup mix
1 tsp Marmite*
2 cups water
Method:
Mix gluten flour, water, 1 egg, Marmite and Torula yeast together with a fork until dough forms. If you have a food processor, place all ingredients in bowl and process until dough forms. Roll dough into a log and slice into six evenly sized pieces. Beat the remaining egg, dip each schnitzel into egg then into breadcrumbs. Refrigerate 30 minutes to let crumbs set. Heat oil in a heavy based frying pan. Brown each schnitzel on both sides. Drain on paper towel. When all have been browned add soup mix, marmite and water to pan. Stir until boiling. Return schnitzels to pan, turn heat down and simmer gently for 30 minutes. You may need to add more water to the gravy during this time. After 30 minutes the schnitzels should be puffed and the gravy thick.
Serve hot with vegetable and gravy or cold with salad. They are also great on a roll or sandwich with lettuce and mustard mayo.
*I use Vegemite instead of Marmite.
This week we will be eating:
Friday: Hamburgers
Saturday: Chicken enchiladas
Sunday: Roast chicken, baked potato, pumpkin, cauliflower, carrots, gravy
Monday: Sausage casserole, sweet potato mash, beans, corn
Tuesday: Chicken & sweet corn soup, spring rolls, sweet chilli sauce
Wednesday: French onion chops, scalloped potato, carrots, broccoli
Thursday: Fish cakes, sweet potato wedges, coleslaw
In the fruit bowl: bananas, apples, pears
In the cake tin: Banana bread, white chocolate & macadamia biscuits
There are over 1,400 other great money saving meal ideas in the Recipe File
6. The $300 a Month Food Challenge with Wendy
Welcome everyone to the food challenge.
How did everyone go with their latest food shopping day? Was it successful and were you able to stick to your list and budget?
Sticking to your allotted food budget doesn't end the day after shopping day. That's the day you start planning for your next shopping trip. As you know, I have a few monthly shopping lists on the go in advance so that I don't forget anything. The day after shopping day is when I start writing out the next shopping list. Sometimes items are not available when I shop. If this is the case, I make sure it's written on the next list.
Sticking to your menu plan can be a vital key to keeping your budget under control. If you've bought all that yummy food for your menu plan, then it makes sense to use it up before it spoils or is forgotten about. Sure, meals can be moved around to suit the comings and goings of the family. But if you have a roast in the fridge ready to cook, you won't want to delay too long or it might go out of date.
Takeaway food might seem like a wonderful option on busy nights, but it won't seem wonderful a couple of days later when you had to throw out food you already had on hand.
Keeping your pantry, fridge and freezer in order is important too. It helps you to be aware of what you have on hand. A hurried, scrambled tidy up and a hastily written shopping list the day before your shopping day might not be the best plan of attack. You could be short on time or forget to write things down.
Planning ahead, being organised and using what you have are very important ingredients when sticking to a budget.
What do you do after grocery day?
Have a great week and BE ENCOURAGED!!!!!
The $300 a Month Food Challenge
The Post that Started it All
7. Cheapskates Buzz
This week's hot forum topics
Can I use Corn or Rice Flour to make White Sauce?
http://www.cheapskatesclub.com.au/memberforum/showthread.php?1645-Can-I-use-corn-or-rice-flour-to-make-white-sauce
Preventing Peeled Potatoes from Discolouring
http://www.cheapskatesclub.com.au/memberforum/showthread.php?654-Preventing-peeled-potatoes-from-discolouring
A Lesson Learnt...Again
http://www.cheapskatesclub.com.au/memberforum/showthread.php?134-A-Lesson-Learnt...Again
Most popular blog posts this week
The $16 Birthday Dinner
http://www.debtfreecashedupandlaughing.com.au/2010/07/16-birthday-dinner.html
Just Say No
http://www.debtfreecashedupandlaughing.com.au/2010/05/just-say-no.html
Learn to not Spend Money and Feel Good about It
http://www.debtfreecashedupandlaughing.com.au/2010/05/learn-to-not-spend-money-and-feel-good.html
8. Member's Featured Blog
Platinum Cheapskates Club members have their very own Cheapskating blogs, and they are wonderful and inspirational and encouraging and even funny. This week's featured blog is written by RachaelT.
Saying Hello
Hello all fellow Cheapskaters!
It is nice to finally be back!
I was a member years ago but let it slide as life took over and although I have been following along silently with the newsletters and such, decided I needed a bit more motivation as our circumstances have changed. Anyway so when the hubby was a little slack with the Easter presents I told him to buy me a new membership and here we are.
I am a stay at home mum of two little ones, a 4 year old boy who goes to kinder and a 2 year old girl. I also have a 19 year old step-daughter who comes to stay frequently. We have also just moved house, from a 3 to 4 bedroom house and to a different town to be closer to my hubby's work, schools and other places/activities/people we visit all the time. So, while we are more comfortable as a family and we won't be going through as much petrol our mortgage is $80 more a week, plus we've just been notified of insurance increases.
We can manage ok with the increased expenses but I feel like we are starting to live week to week and won't really have any spare to save. There are things we want to do around the house, activities I'd like to be able to do with the kids and build up a little extra for peace of mind.
So I am back with determination and am ready to start saving again!
Login to read more Cheapskates Club member blogs
9. Last Week's Question
Last week's question was from Criss who wrote
"How can I recycle my broken terracotta pots? I have many, from little pieces to large sizes and can't bear to send them to landfill. Any suggestions would be much appreciated."
Nicole Wild answered
Use the broken pieces to fill up space in a much larger pot. I smashed up a broken terracotta pot and used most of it in the bottom of a large pot. It means you then use far less soil/potting mix to fill up your pot. Perfect as I was planting succulents, so the broken pieces provided good drainage.
Ann Streeter answered
I've used the larger flat pieces of broken terracotta to place under my pots to keep them off the ground and stop slaters and other bugs getting into the pots.
Kelly Said answered
We have a problem with birds digging up the mulch in our pots, leaving a huge mess, and disturbing potted plants. We use broken terracotta pots to cover the mulch, almost looking a little like a mosaic pattern. We find this works a treat. It keeps the mulch in the pot, soil is protected from frost too.
Erin Ramage answered
When we find broken pots we turn them into a garden race track for matchbox cars. Depending on how they break we have made houses, bridges and even use pieces to make roads.
Penny Hughes answered
This idea is borrowed from Pinterest it is as follows: Take the largest broken pot and place on the bottom fill partially with soil then get a smaller pot and offset the break to the break in the bigger pot, but don't totally block the break in the bigger pot, fill in around these pots with more soil and build up to with other pots until you have a stack of broken pots, make them into fairy gardens with tiny cacti and little figurines, they look spectacular, full instructions can be found on the above mentioned site.
Do you have a question that needs an answer?
Send us your question and receive the combined knowledge of your fellow Cheapskates to solve your problem!
Ask Your Question
10. This Week's Question
Sue writes
"I am looking for suggestions on what to do with old commercially made but much-loved winter woollen jumpers which are still good but no longer needed."
Do you have the answer?
If you have a suggestion or idea for Sue let us know. We'll enter your answer into our Tip of the Week competition, with a one-year membership to the Cheapskates Club as the prize too.
Send your answer
11. Join the Cheapskates Club
For just 10 cents a day you can join the Cheapskates Club and get exclusive access to the Cheapskate Journal, the monthly e-journal that shows you how to cut the costs of everyday living and still have fun.
Joining the Cheapskates Club gives you 24/7 access to the Members Centre with 1000's of money saving tips and articles.
Click here to join the Cheapskates Club today!
12. Gift Memberships
Your family and friends will thank you for a whole year when you give them a Platinum Cheapskates Club membership as a gift.
It's so simple: just select the number of gift memberships required, click the Buy Now button and complete the Gift Membership order form (you must use this form to order gift memberships) and we'll get in touch with you to confirm the gift subscriptions.
Click here to order a gift membership right now!
13. Frequently Asked Questions
How do I change my email address?
This one is easy. Members can update their email address or any other details by clicking on "Edit Profile" directly under their membership number after they have logged in to the Member's Centre. Subscribers to our free newsletter can use the Change Your Address form (under Customer Service in the menu) and fill it out. Once you've filled it in click the send button and we'll do the rest. Please remember to include your old email address so we can find it in the list as well as the new one.
How do I know when my membership should be renewed?
When you login to the Member's Centre you will be told how many days of membership you have left once you have 30 days left. Just click on the link to renew and your membership will just continue on, uninterrupted.
What will you do with my email address?
We never rent, trade or sell our email list to anyone for any reason whatsoever. You'll never get an unsolicited email from a stranger as a result of joining this list.
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