social issues Archives
what would you do if you were pm?
It is Wednesday afternoon. At the time of writing this, we still don’t have a government. Maybe by Friday when this post is published, politics will have sorted itself out. In the meantime, it seems that the top job is up for grabs. So any takers? What would you do if you were the Prime [...]
time shifter or thief? where frugal meets breaking the law
I’m not sure that I should be making this a public confession, but I have a history of criminal activity. It all began the year Roxette’s Joy Ride made it to number one on the charts. It was the first time I remember being allowed to stay up after my bed time and I painstakingly [...]
what is the simple life?
Can we live the simple life and still exist in the modern world? And if so, how?
Putting A Value On Housework
Can it be that the wealth and prosperity of a nation rests on one thing – our homemakers? And if it does, how do we measure and acknowledge huge amount of unpaid work that our homemakers do? Some economists have come up with an answer.
Has The Christmas Grinch Come Early? My Take On Rates, RBA And Basic Economics.
With interest rates going up and talk of Christmas spending and family budgeting, there is one factor that we forget. My understanding of economics and the ‘x-factor’ we need to consider as part of our economic model.
Transparent Charities – Becoming Informed And Asking Questions
When it comes to giving to charity, sometimes doing a little digging can mean that you’re giving the absolute maximum assistance for your dollar. This is what I found when I made equiries with World Vision.
Reflections. Shifting Perspective From A Me Centred World
Thoughts on changing attitudes.
Branded. Capitalising On Our Children
Logo from The Corporation website I’ve said this before, but being frugal isn’t just about saving a buck. It encompasses a whole set of values about sustainable living, community over commercialism, relationships and personal responsibility. I recently watched a documentary called The Corporation. If you’re interested in the negative side to capitalism, then this is [...]
homemade laundry detergent
These are recipes that I use at home and have collected from various sites over the internet or from various books and adjusted to suit. Update: Below is a recipe for laundry powder that you can find at various places on the net, but I no longer use this recipe. I do not use borax [...]
are we really that bad off?
Are we really that bad off. Even the person under the most hardship here in the west is better off, and has more access to a greater range of services than those living in poverty in the third world.
