Debt Free, Cashed Up and Laughing - The Cheapskates way to living the good life

Start with small, achievable budget goals, ones that keep you motivated. Be flexible and realistic - don't aim for the stars straight aw...

When you get that "something is off" odour in the fridge it can be hard to shift. Try slicing up a grapefruit laying it on an op...

The best way to save money in the laundry is to sort those piles of washing. Sort whites from colours and fluffy items from dark to avoid n...

Insect soaps are available in any organic gardening aisle, but you can make a homemade spray that’s just as effective for aphids, caterpilla...

Clothing is really important to a lot of teenagers, and they certainly don’t want their parents picking out everything for them, budget or n...

With winter fast approaching, now is the time to get some "autumn" cleaning done before the weather turns.  Warm sunny days are id...

Use a clip type skirt hanger to hang a magazine style  or light hardback recipe book from your overhead cupboard door while cooking. This pr...

Tip of the Day With school holidays coming up, having craft supplies on hand can be a good thing, especially when your children are bored....

Tip of the Day Plant rotation is important because different plants deplete different nutrients in the soil so now is the time to create n...

Tip of the Day If you have a digital camera and photo software, teach your children how to use it, including uploading to the computer and...

Tip of the Day Making most of what we eat from scratch has really cut our costs. In return I have been able to make my family healthy food...

One of the easiest ways to cut costs and save money is to cut your grocery budget. Yes, you have to eat, but there are plenty of options. It...

One of the easiest ways to cut costs and save money is to cut your grocery budget. Yes, you have to eat, but there are plenty of options. It...

One of the easiest ways to cut costs and save money is to cut your grocery budget. Yes, you have to eat, but there are plenty of options. It...

I am on a healthy eating kick. Not that we were eating unhealthily but we could be doing better. Hectic schedules, mostly mine, have meant...

...to cook! Not like me at all. Don't get me wrong, I love being able to give my family dinners that are tasty, nutritious and look n...

One of the easiest ways to cut costs and save money is to cut your grocery budget. Yes, you have to eat, but there are plenty of options. It...

One of the easiest ways to cut costs and save money is to cut your grocery budget. Yes, you have to eat, but there are plenty of options. It...

One of the easiest ways to cut costs and save money is to cut your grocery budget. Yes, you have to eat, but there are plenty of options. It...

Tip of the Day One of the easiest ways to cut costs and save money is to cut your grocery budget. Yes, you have to eat, but there are plent...