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

This week has flown by. Some of my frugal habits this week have been: Cooking all our meals from scratch, using ingredients already in t...

And so it should be, it is winter after all. But this last week has been really, really cold. Mornings have been frosty, the wind has howled...

This has been a very busy week. For the first time in months I've felt well enough to do more than just the basics, so I took advantag...

Chicken Alfredo - one of Hannah's favourite meals means a night off cooking for me, she does it all This week we will be eating: S...

Wow! I've been blogging for over 10 years! I was sitting this morning doing officework, not my favourite thing to do, but essential ...

The price of meat has been going up, and up, and up, and up and up. Actually let me clarify: the cost of what was once cheaper cuts of...

Debbie's Pumpkin Soup This week we will be eating: Sunday: Roast Lamb Monday: Peanut Rissoles, veggies Tuesday: Spaghetti ...

Fishcakes coated in MOO Italian Seasoned Breadcrumbs with lemon wedges This week we will be eating: Sunday: Roast Chicken Monday: F...

I LOVE this muffin recipe, because like it's name, it is always ready! Make up a double batch and keep it in the fridge for up to four...

I spent yesterday in bed with a shocking head cold. Lots of hot drinks (lemon juice and honey mostly), nothing to eat (felt too blah to be...

These scones are good for morning tea, lunch or afternoon tea. They fill hungry tummies and cost hardly anything to make. Scrumptious S...

It's school holiday time again, and I can guarantee there are hoards of hungry kids out there, peering into pantries and staring into ...

Homemade chilli con carne with oven fresh cornbread This week we will be eating: Sunday: Roast Beef Monday: Porcupines, mash Tue...

I haven't posted my frugal achievements for a few weeks; that's not to say I haven't had any, I have. But I've also been su...

This week we will be eating: Sunday: Roast Chicken Monday: Nutmeat loaf, veggies Tuesday: Vegetable Lasagne Wednesday: Kransky, hot ...

This week we will be eating: Sunday: Roast Lamb Monday: Vegetable Moussaka Tuesday: Spaghetti Soup Wednesday: Sweet Curry with left-...

Well here it is Monday night and what have we accomplished?  Only one thing on my list! But it was a big thing. Wayne and I completely em...

I've just been browsing the Coles catalogue for this week and notice that condensed milk is on sale for $2.50, save 70 cents. I was g...

This week we will be eating: Sunday: Roast Chicken Monday: Curried tuna Slice , salad Tuesday: Refrigerator Lasagne Wednesday: Shr...

We have a long weekend this weekend (happy birthday Your Majesty) and for the first time in ages Wayne is on call all weekend so we will be ...