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

If you are just starting out living the Cheapskates way you may be feeling a little overwhelmed by all the hints, tips and ideas to save y...

Serving a meatless meal once a week helps to keep the grocery budget under control and it's something I've always done. It also adds...

This weekend petrol jumped 23c a litre in our vicinity! Actually it jumped 23c a litre in a matter of minutes on Saturday morning. Apart fro...

This ratty thing is what I'm raving about - I love, love, love this scourer I am so excited - I just posted a message on the Memb...

To save money one your grocery bill, minimise the amount of trips you do to the supermarket.  Over 75% of people will buy at least 2 or 3 ...

That four letter word "free" is an ambush for anyone looking to live life debt free, cashed up and laughing.  As a Cheapskate you ...

You’re hungry and you know there's something you're craving; a nice cool, crisp salad is what you want. You run to the fridge, ope...

What would you do if your survival depended on you making more money immediately? Would you get on with it, or would you crumple in a panick...

Today is Shrove Tuesday, the day before Ash Wednesday, the beginning of lent for many Christians around the world. Traditionally on Shrove T...

I know this isn't really a craft, and Monday is craft day, but I love pretty things and I am fairly certain you do too, so why shouldn...

Pamela posted a question in the Member forum about using frozen eggs, the whole eggs in her fridge had frozen solid. Eggs freeze quite we...

We love those little tiny mints, you know the kind that come in those small, flip top tins. I usually pick up a couple of tins when I do the...

I've just seen a drain degreaser and deodoriser advertised for $5.99! Ouch!  If you have sluggish or smelly drains, or to keep them fr...

Myth: Buying things on sale is a great way to save money. Truth: Buying things on sale is a way to spend less money, but it has absolutel...

Firstly how are you faring in No Spend month?  Of course Valentine's Day falls this month and no, it's not a cop out on my part, ...

Your bedroom should be your sanctuary. A place where you can go and relax so that sleep comes easily and is peaceful and restful.  When you...

I love impossible pies. My Great-aunty Jean was the first to share an impossible pie recipe with me, just before I was married. It became ...

A couple of years ago Wayne and the kids gave me a Pandora bracelet with one gorgeous bead on it for Christmas. Since then, they have added ...

One of the most common reasons for spending, especially over-spending is emotional buying. Emotional buying and spending do not necessar...

Great-grandma had it right: throw away all those stain removing products in your laundry, you don't need them.  A simple overnight soa...