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October 2016 Journal Index
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From Cath's Desk
Hello Cheapskaters, Welcome to the October edition of the Cheapskates Journal. This is month is the start of our annual Christmas Countdown..... read more.... |
Cheapskates Tip Store
The Perfect MOO Grandma/MIL Gift What do you get a Grandma or MIL or mother who has everything? A simple two photo frame from cheap shop for around $5. Print a photo of the grandchildren/whole.... read more..... |
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Feature Article
Own Your Christmas Challenge 2016 It's just ten weeks today until Christmas Day, the most expensive day of the year. There are many Australians who didn't plan for last Christmas and they are still paying for it..... read more.... |
Cleaning Filters on Rangehoods
I found a very easy and quick way to clean the filters of my range hood was to place a handful of Napisan in the laundry tub then add boiling water, stir to dissolve, and..... read more..... |
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What to do with your Old Coffee Tins
Now that I have become a Cheapskates Club member I have been doing a lot of cooking of slices and cookies. I had a couple of 500g sized coffee tins so I washed them out, took..... read more..... |
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Articles
The Well-Stocked Pantry for Christmas Cooking The last thing any cook wants to do is walk around the kitchen and find out that they are missing a vital item they need to finish their Christmas baking. Undoubtedly it has.... read more..... |
Fresh Eating Strawberries
Strawberries often go mouldy after only a couple of days, resulting in uneaten and wasted fruit until I found a foolproof way of keeping them fresh for longer. Using a plastic..... read more..... |
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3 Great Reasons To Grow Your Own Salad
Salads make great summer meals and are a tasty addition to your lunchbox or dinner table any time of the year. They make the perfect light meal and you know you should be.... read more.... |
Substitute Concealer
Approximate saving $ 16.00 Do you have liquid make-up that you don't use because it is a shade too light? Don't spend money on concealer sticks, dab a tiny..... read more..... |
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Give the Gift of Relaxation with these Gorgeous MOO Bath Bombs
If you're planning on giving handmade gifts this Christmas these bath bombs are just the thing. They're easy to make and much cheaper than buying them. And don't think for one minute that they are just for girls! They're..... read more..... |
DIY Dog Food
When low on dog food I make a mixture using soaked TVP. I add cooked rice or pasta and any available vegetables and bind it together with gravy. It goes a long way and my dog l.... read more..... |
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My $$$ Saving Tips on Weekly Shopping
By Dolly D'Arling I make a menu plan then shop from it. I try to make a monthly menu plan then shop for meat and pantry items including canned..... read more..... |
Give Weeds the Boiling Water Treatment
You can use boiling water to kill weeds. The hot water kills the whole plant, seeds and roots and all, but it also kill anything close to it. So only use boiling water if the weeds are..... read more..... |
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Safer Shampooing
I recently read comments by a dermatologist on the dreadful effects shampoo can have on your skin - he said it's basically a strong detergent that runs down your entire body as..... 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..... |
Wet Bags and Baby Wipes
Approximate $ Savings: $15-20 per month I have my baby in modern cloth nappies but was still using conventional baby wipes (which are plastic based, thus not flushable)..... read more..... |
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On the Menu
Lettuce Eat Salad Salads don't need to be boring, especially if you have a garden full of leafy, bright green homegrown lettuce. These salads make great meals on their own or as a side to barbecued..... read more..... |
A Simple Trick to Lift that Carpet Stain
Absolutely nothing gets rid of red cordial or dye stains from carpets, even professional cleaning companies can only fade them slightly. I recently found a product called..... read more..... |
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Quote of Note
Speak your mind, even if your voice shakes. ~~Maggie Kuhn~~ |
Wet Wipe Wonder
Recently getting ready for birthday celebration and just coming into spring the window panes and skirting areas needed attention. A friend helping me with the prep..... read more..... |
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Looking after Curly Hair
Manufacturers would have you believe that the best way to look after curly hair is to buy expensive shampoo and conditioners that promise to hydrate and care for curls. But did..... read more..... |