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

These pretty crochet coasters are quick and easy - really! A set of six takes about an hour to make. The original instructions for these ...

I was given half a dozen limes last week and wasn't sure how I'd use them. Then Thomas asked for cordial and the problem was solv...

Lemon & Lime Cordial This has been a sensational week. I've accomplished so much and our home feels lighter, brighter and happie...

This week we will be eating: Sunday: Roast Beef Monday: Fish & chips, coleslaw Tuesday: Tacos Wednesday: Honey mustard chicke...

Boston Baked Beans - easy, cheap, nutritious and a family favourite This week we will be eating: Sunday: Roast Chicken Monday: Riss...

Some of the summer lettuce has self-seeded and is growing. I've been picking the leaves every couple of days to use in salads. The ...

This week we will be eating: Sunday: Roast Lamb Monday: Lamb kebabs (leftover lamb in pita bread with lettuce, tomato, onion, garlic ...

This week we will be eating: Sunday : Roast Chicken Monday : Mexican meatballs, rice Tuesday : Cream cheese patties, salad Wedne...

Let the rain water the garden on Thursday and Friday. I turned the timer off for a couple of days. We had a huge thunderstorm early Sunda...

Haystacks - a favourite quick dinner This week we will be eating: Sunday : Roast Beef, baked potato, sweet potato, onion, cauliflower...

Hannah came home from work on Tuesday and the first thing she said to me was "Mum, you're going to say "oh my giddy aunt...

It's time to get the quilts, knee rugs and dwarmies out - the evenings are getting cool A little late getting this up, my apologies...

Pumpkin was on sale at Pellegrino's this week, 29c a kilo. We didn't grow pumpkins this summer, so I very happily spent $9 and bo...

Decanted a batch of citrus vinegar cleaner I had brewing. The bathrooms smell lovely. Made a double batch of  Miracle Spray . Made a ...

This week we will be eating: Sunday: Roast Lamb Monday: Rissoles, vegetables and onion gravy Tuesday: Devilled Chicken Wings ov...

I have lots of down time on my hands at the moment so I've been crocheting sets of coasters to add to the present box. I've used up...

Over the last few weeks I've: Caught the shower water and used it to water the pot plants. Cooked all our meals at home, using ingr...

After a few weeks of glancing at the meal plan on the fridge and then making do, I think we're back on track! Hopefully this next w...