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November 2016 Journal Index
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From Cath's Desk
Hello Cheapskaters, And welcome to the November edition of the Cheapskates Journal. I'm not ashamed to admit that Christmas is my favourite time of..... read more..... |
Cheapskates Tip Store
Ten Minutes to Make Fifty Gift Cards Hi Cath, Today I made approximately 50+ Christmas tags to attach to gifts next year, it took me all of 10 minutes and all I used was a small guillotine and old Christmas cards I..... read more..... |
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Feature Article
Making Sure You Own Your Christmas It's so easy to get carried away during the lead up to Christmas! The excitement of the season makes carefree living seems like the only way to go. As fun as Christmas is,.... read more..... |
Give a Cheapskates Cleaning Hamper
For years now I've been giving Cheapskates Cleaning hampers as gifts, not just for Christmas, although they make amazing Christmas presents, but for housewarming..... read more..... |
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Give the Gift of Simple Money Management
The Cheapskates Bill Paying System makes a wonderful gift for anyone who love money management or who is wanting to learn how to manage their money (or perhaps who..... read more..... |
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Articles
How to make a Quillow These quilts that fold into pillows are very handy and very easy to make and best of all, you only need basic sewing skills. And they're not just for winter either, they are just right for..... read more..... |
Getting the Last Drop Out of Tubes
I worked out this simple tip when my favourite moisturiser tube wouldn't give me any more cream, yet I was sure there was more in there. I simply took a pair of scissors and cut..... read more..... |
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How to MOO a Citronella Tiki Torch
I've noticed the last few nights that the insects have been around while we're barbecuing dinner. It's that time of year and I shouldn't be surprised. But how to keep the bugs at bay..... read more..... |
Unforgettable Christmas Presents
Instead of spending lots of money on presents go to either the Reject Shop or Hot Dollar and buy nice calendars for $2.00 each and give as present..... read more..... |
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Top 5 Tips for the Best Barbecue Season Ever
Summer’s just around the corner! Right now is a great time to start preparing your outdoor space for summer barbecues and other warm weather fun. Making the most of the items..... read more..... |
Bag Up a Slow Cooker Liner
Liners for slow cookers are not widely commercially available in Australia, oven bags work just as well. I use them if I am making something particularly messy (I..... read more..... |
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5 Misconceptions Teenagers Have About Money
We're coming to the time of year when school leavers are looking for work, usually to get them through their tertiary studies. Most of them will have already been working at least..... read more..... |
For Special Occasions or a Quiet Night Out
I think being cheap doesn't mean you have to compromise on special occasions or times when you want to go out. Groupon and Scoopon are two great sites where you can..... read more..... |
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How to Freeze Biscuit Dough
I really enjoy a freshly baked, homemade biscuit with my morning or afternoon tea. Unfortunately I don't really enjoy making them. It's not the time it takes to make them..... read more..... |
Personalised Calendars make Wonderful Gifts
Give a Christmas present that's attractive, useful and worth a small fortune! I go to the Reject Shop or Hot Dollar and buy next year's calendars for $2.00 each. I buy 50 for..... read more..... |
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Coping with Christmas Cards
While you may not want to send out your Christmas cards too early (I like to get mine in the post on 30th November, ready to be delivered on the 1st December), there isn’t..... 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..... |
Packaging Sweet Gifts for Friends
Our Coles in WA has introduced cellophane type bags where you pick your bread and then put it in the bag yourself. I saved the bags, which are see through and despite..... read more..... |
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On the Menu
Easy Family Favourites for a Busy Time of Year These meals are all favourites of ours. My family like them because they're tasty. I like them because they're quick to prepare, can easily be doubled, tripled or even quadrupled..... read more..... |
This Useful Gift is Inexpensive Too
I have elderly family members here and in America and as they get older their writing tends to get messier and harder to read, so this year I decided to get some labels made..... read more..... |
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Quote of Note
"The person who says it cannot be done should not interrupt the person who is doing it. " Chinese Proverb read more..... |
Homemade Butterscotch Sauce
Here's a recipe for Homemade Butterscotch Sauce that's quite easy and will keep for up to three months in the refrigerator..... read more..... |