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

I first wrote this as a Cashed Up Habit (No. 15 in the cycle) and it was an email from a Cheapskates Club member, Melinda, that prompted m...

Every dedicated Cheapskater knows the value of their local op shop, and they make sure they get their fair share of that value.  With that i...

Just because a cupboard is in the bathroom doesn't mean you must only store bathroom items in it. One of our bathroom shelves houses ext...

Ironing is not my favourite household chore. Even though it doesn’t take much electricity to iron, it does take some and it takes up time....

After all the rich food and over-indulging of Christmas and Boxing Day, a fresh salad goes down well.   This potato salad is served warm or...

I love candy canes - they are cheap and readily available from about October through to December. And in our climate, they are great for h...

With only three sleeps until Christmas the rustle of wrapping paper can be heard all over the country.  If you want to put your own individu...

If you need a gift quickly, that won't cost a bundle but has "WOW" factor, give a voucher to your very own Cake of the Month...

We are huge roast potato fans. I come from a long line of roast potato fans and cooking experts. When I first moved away from home I crave...

When choosing a gift becomes almost impossible because "they have everything" choosing a no waste gift that will really be apprec...

This year it is estimated that Australians will spend $24 billion just on Christmas.  That's a lot of money spent on food, drink, gifts ...

We are only a few days away from the official start of the Australian holiday season, when millions of Aussie families hit the road (or t...

Get as much of your finances as you possibly can automated.   Set up a savings account and a direct debit from your everyday account into it...

Almond Rocca is one of my very favourite sweets but the cost makes it a rare treat.  When I came across this recipe I was thrilled, now I ca...

Not only is this rocky road delicious, it's another quick, easy and inexpensive gift idea. Ingredients: 375g dark chocolate 1 cup mi...

I've baked banana bread this afternoon, for the first time this year! I popped into my local fruit shop this morning to pick up the th...

Shopping weekly may seem easier but it's not. It's not cheaper either!  Switch to fortnightly shopping and 25% or more on your groce...

This Christmas online shopping is booming, being more popular than ever. And auction sites such as eBay, quicksales.com.au, Grays Online  ar...

Ingredients: 500g icing sugar 1/2 cup cocoa 1/4 cup milk 1 tbsp vanilla extract 1/2 cup butter 1 cup nuts, chopped* Method: In a...

Rather than cover your Christmas tree and home in tinsel this year, why not make an old fashioned popcorn garland? Popcorn garlands add a qu...