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

We've had two glorious days here this week. I've put washing out, washed windows, washed doonas ready to pack away for the summer...

This is today's recipe from the Cheapskates Club. Hannah and I made it on Sunday for Father's Day afternoon tea and it disappeared i...

This topic was brought to mind earlier this week when I was listening to ABC radio and they were talking about food security, and just how ...

AJ came home last night with a nasty cough and a sore throat. Straight away I went to the cupboard and took the jar of Manuka honey, and g...

French Shepherd's Pie When time is poor and the budget is tight, my go to dinners are simple one-pan meals. I love them. Almost ...

Having been away for six weeks earlier this year, and not doing any grocery shopping while we were away, then just doing the absolute necess...

Vinegar is an amazing fabric softener, and it works to keep your washing machine clean too. But sometimes you want something more. Something...

Please forgive the terrible photo, I took it in a hurry this morning. I'll reshoot it later, for a better view of the Use It Up cards...

There is an easy, cheap and energy efficient way to keep your washing machine clean and in tip top shape, and it works. It's the metho...

On Sunday we'll be eating the last of the roast lamb from the freezer. This means I'll be watching for specials. At the moment th...

Next week we will be eating: Sunday: Roast Beef Monday: Mock chicken roast, baked veg Tuesday: Refrigerator lasagne, salad, garlic ...

We're almost home, but the kids are still in charge of cleaning the dishwasher for this month.  It's a simple household chore, ...

There is an easy, cheap and energy efficient way to keep your washing machine clean and in tip top shape, and it works. It's the metho...

Fried Rice - a truly frugal Cheapskates style meal Next week we will be eating: Sunday: Roast Chicken Monday: Curried tuna rice slic...

I loved school holidays. Having the kids home was pure joy for me. It not only gave me an extra couple of hours in my day (no school run...

We arrived home on Friday evening, and it's been all go ever since. Sunset in Weipa - just gorgeous, I could've happily stay...

Next week we will be eating: Sunday: Roast Lamb Monday: Baked Honey Mustard Chicken , vegetables Tuesday: Spaghetti  Bolognese, ga...

Apricot chicken with steamed rice Next week we will be eating: Sunday: Roast Chicken Monday: Apricot chicken Tuesday: Crockpot Lasagne...