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LIVING THE CHEAPSKATES WAY

LIVING THE CHEAPSKATES WAY

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If this is your first visit, welcome! If you're a regular visitor, welcome back. This is the place where I write about the ordinary, day-to-day goings on in our house as we live life the Cheapskates way. I'll share the nitty gritty with you - the cleaning and cooking, the gardening and preserving, the washing, ironing (sometimes) and mending (it never ends), the sewing and the celebrating, the stockpiling and the bargain hunting and anything else that makes up my day. I hope it encourages and inspires you as you make your journey to living life the Cheapskates way.

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CHEAPSKATES MOST POPULAR POSTS

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    I've had some questions about the homemade washing soda (in the May 2011 Journal ). Yes, you can make washing soda at home. And yes, it r...
  • Cleaning with Vinegar
    A bottle of ordinary white vinegar can clean and disinfect, deodorize, deter pests, remove mould and kill germs! And it’s only $2.19 for two...
  • Spray and wait
    Miracle Spray - the Cheapskate friendly wonder cleaner Most cleaners need time to work, so while the name may imply that you can simply s...
  • How to Stock Your Pantry
    Your pantry, when properly stocked, can be a real lifesaver. It can become the place you turn to when you don’t have any meal options at the...

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CHEAPSKATES FAVOURITE BOOKS

  • Slow Cooker - Easy and delicious recipes for all season - Sally Wise
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      • A mid-week money challenge just for you
      • It's Pancake Tuesday
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      • How to Freeze Eggs and Other Handy Hints
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      • Money Myth
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      • Impossible Lasagne Pie
      • Make a Pretty Charm Bracelet for Just $10!
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      • Soaking the Stains Away
      • Corral those passwords
      • Homemade Fish Fingers
      • A Circle of Clacking Needles
      • Does gardening save you money?
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      • Getting stain into all the corners
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      • Making Pineapple Vinegar
      • Markdowns Build Savings and Pay Off Debt
      • Conquer Dropsy
      • Go for the higher excess
      • What to Make for Dinner When It’s Too Hot to Cook
      • Cute Chore Gloves
      • See clearly and save money
      • 15 Minutes to a Sparkling Fridge
      • Charge Less
      • Crockpot Sweet Mustard Glazed Ham
      • Edible Jewellery
      • How an Old Sheet Can Save Your Shoulders
      • Set up a Laundry Centre
      • How long before you retire?
      • Pizza Quesadillas
      • Get out those UFOs
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      • The frugal habits of the world's richest man
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      • Four simple steps to de-cluttering
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      • Losing track of the days
      • Ditch dud direct debits
      • Homemade tortillas and a school holiday treat
      • Easily thread needles with this recycling tip
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      • Neat weeding
      • Divide and conquer
      • Stock up on common staples
      • School Holidays and De-cluttering
      • Collecting Free Firelighters
      • Cheapskate's tips for debt reduction
      • Spinach and Ricotta Baked Pasta
      • Crazy Patch Recycled Throw
      • Bartering
      • The view from my kitchen window
      • Membership has its benefits
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      • A set of good spatulas
      • Printing Receipts
      • Going, going, going green
      • An organizing challenge and a tasty recipe
      • Keep craft papers organized
      • A Cute Tea Cosy for Beginner Knitters
      • No junk mail
      • Everlasting Onions
      • Bring back the ritual of afternoon tea
      • Freezing kills pests
      • Create a grocery list from your meal plan
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