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Comment on how to have naturally glowing skin without spending a fortune by Sonia @ Natural New Age Mum

Sonia @ Natural New Age Mum — Wed, 23 May 2012 09:47:15 +0000

great post ! no need to spend a fortune on cosmetics when mostly good skin comes from within! Sonia

Comment on how to have naturally glowing skin without spending a fortune by Jo

Jo — Wed, 23 May 2012 09:38:21 +0000

The neighbour I buy my natural make up from told me that my mineral foundation provides SPF15 sun protection, which is another plus for it. My older daughter and I love coconut oil for moisturising, or grapeseed oil if we need something lighter, and a brown sugar and oil mix for exfoliating. We must also taste yummy!

Comment on 45 (plus some) awesome bag tutorials revisited by brandy

brandy — Tue, 22 May 2012 12:47:20 +0000

Thanks for featuring my version of the wasp bag!!

Brandy
Gluesticks

Comment on 5 ways to make money as a stay at home parent by Astrid

Astrid — Tue, 22 May 2012 10:49:31 +0000

I wracked my brain about how to work at home and even started a blog about (now gone), but in the end I realised the best thing for me and my family was to returned to the paid workforce.

It sucked as I do have a business background, but just lacked that awesome business idea

I do love talking business ideas though, but have had to back off a bit, as I do come across as the negative nellie. I am always questioning “what makes you/your product different?” ” have you researched your market/competition?” “do you have any experience in that area?” Yes, I have come across those who have never knitted in their life who suddenly think knitting baby cardies is going to make them a nice little income. See horrible, aren’t I?

Comment on 50 Free And Almost Free Holiday Activities For Kids by Melissa

Melissa — Tue, 22 May 2012 02:51:10 +0000

Great tip! Thanks.

Comment on How Much Do You Spend On Groceries? by Melissa

Melissa — Tue, 22 May 2012 02:50:32 +0000

Yes I’ve read that too. So sad!!

Comment on saving money when having a baby part four–clothing, toys and miscellaneous by Melissa

Melissa — Tue, 22 May 2012 02:49:24 +0000

LOL, we have started saving up for The Expensive Years already. Only a couple of dollars a week, but we figure it’s better to start now .

Comment on saving money when having a baby part four–clothing, toys and miscellaneous by Melissa

Melissa — Tue, 22 May 2012 02:48:23 +0000

Great tip Claire. Thanks!

Comment on how to save money when buying clothes by Melissa

Melissa — Tue, 22 May 2012 02:47:41 +0000

I’m glad it’s not just me who is hit and miss with the op-shopping. I always read people who come up with great buys all the time – I’m not so successful although I do find things occassionally. I think, like you say, it’s about frequency.

Comment on how to save money when buying clothes by Melissa

Melissa — Tue, 22 May 2012 02:46:17 +0000

Thanks Astrid – great tips. When I used to work in retail, it was very easy to keep an eye on the clearance racks. I worked in Grace Bros (now Myer) and the lady I worked with got almost all of her grandkid’s clothes at 90% off.