Home and Family archives page

automobile

saving money on your next road trip
lamenting a lesson not yet learned
running on empty – how to save money on petrol
how to save money for a new car
repair v replace: is it time to say goodbye to the old car?
drain your savings by avoiding regular car maintenance

baby

one frugal toy that is getting some mileage
in one end and out the other: cloth nappies six months on
frugal toys for baby
crafting for baby – a few non-essential items
using cloth nappies
The Ultimate Guide To Making Your Own Diapers/Nappies
Preparation For A Frugal Baby
Showcasing: Nurture Nappies
Low Cost Maternity Wear

bills

a recent reminder of why having an emergency fund makes life easier
bathing in sunlight – can solar hot water save you money?
an energy saving alternative to solar – an addendum
solar power–are you missing out on energy that’s out of this world?
the forgotten renewable energy source
saving money on car insurance in australia
save money on the bills by going green
managing electronic bills
10 easy tips to save water and money in your home
tip tuesday – it doesn’t hurt to ask
tips for saving money on insurance premiums
Saving electricity around the home
calculating your electricity usage
What Are The Actual Savings Of Turning Off The Lights?
Phone A Friend: Reducing The Cost Of Communication
pay your insurance annually
Drastically Reduce Your Energy Bill for Free (or really, really cheap)
don’t be a drip when it comes to saving water
saving on the bills – it doesn’t hurt to ask
pre-paying bills

children

one man’s trash…
keeping young kids amused round up
why children benefit from frugality
21 frugal rainy day toddler activities
tip tuesday–making supermarket shopping fun
Teaching money to kids with five activities
how to remain a great mum while being frugal
tip tuesday – starting a craft box for the kids
food for thought thursday – getting our kids into the great outdoors
one frugal toy that is getting some mileage

cleaning

using knitted dishcloths
tip tuesday– remove crayon from painted surfaces
tip tuesday–clean your drains chemical free
tip tuesday–hooked on hooks
tip tuesday–washing machine maintenance
tip tuesday–make your own cleaner using rubbing alcohol
fyi: vacuuming and dusting routine
tip tuesday – bicarb for stains
tip tuesday – quick tidy strategy
getting the washing dry without a dryer
tip tuesday – fixing smelly floor drains
frugal (and natural) cleaning
avoid antibacterials with basic kitchen hygiene
giving the dishwasher a holiday
housework hacks: how to have a tidy house without the effort
What Is In Homemade Laundry Detergents?
Chemical Cleaners In Our Homes. Do We Really Want Them?
Cleaning The Toilet – Naturally
Seven Good Reasons For Making Your Own Household Products
A Cleaner Home with Eco Cleaners
Uses for Bicarb Soda
homemade laundry detergent
homemade air freshener
homemade all purpose cleaner
what you need to know about tea tree oil

clothing

Low Cost Maternity Wear

family

first aid in (and out of) the home
get out of the house without breaking the budget
finding time to craft Part One–making time
exploring your local library–more than just books
preparing for the cold and flu season
fun frugal summer holiday ideas
the money talk
unplugged. screen free time and a TV free month
the memories we give to our children
50 Free And Almost Free Holiday Activities For Kids
Choosing Safe Plastics
Low Cost Maternity Wear

gardening

permaculture principles – what are they and how you can put them into practice?
our square-foot (or so) no-dig garden
food for thought thursday – space to garden
quick and easy weed free garden
vegetable gardening guide
gardening in an urban landscape
Gardening For Free Part 3 – Getting Dirty
Gardening For Free Part Two – Taking Cuttings
Gardening For Free Part One. Seed Saving
Building A Raised Garden Bed
All About Parsley
Garden Update – Eating The Harvest
Costa’s Garden Odyssey
Finally A Veggie Patch…Sort Of

health

first aid in (and out of) the home
turning single-use items into multi-purpose savers
how to make your own massage oils
preparing for the cold and flu season
on taking my own advice
let’s get physical
Exercise For Free The Frugal Way
Choosing Safe Plastics

household

tip tuesday–organising your tools for regular maintenance
lamenting a lesson not yet learned
finding the time to declutter
5 reasons why you should declutter
tip tuesday – three habits that stop impulse buying and reduce clutter
tip tuesday–little boxes
tip tuesday–make your own cleaner using rubbing alcohol
is the grass really greener? 7 questions to ask when moving to a new town
tip tuesday– the squeaky hinge gets the good oil
finding time to craft Part One–making time
when things aren’t working
tip tuesday – possibilities calendar
10 easy tips to save water and money in your home
on taking my own advice
Outside the box thinking
food for thought thursday – tiny living
tip tuesday – quick tidy strategy
getting the washing dry without a dryer
tip tuesday – conversions
planning for emergencies
how am i supposed to live without you? emotional attachment to clutter
pest control and the cycle of life – to kill or not to kill?
the last of the bottle
one woman’s obsession with lists
when DIY equals ‘dial in your expert’
moving house on a budget
10 skills for a frugal life
all about bath towels
Frugal and the art of planning
natural ant control in the home
Time management – getting it done and staying sane
Keeping Cool This Summer The Frugal Way
Alternatives To Using Cling Wrap
The Art Of Decluttering
Housework, Time Management And Efficiency
Laundry Made Frugal
15 Ways to Keep Warm this Winter
Frugal Resources for DIY

laundry

turning single-use items into multi-purpose savers
tip tuesday–hooked on hooks
tip tuesday–washing machine maintenance
homemade laundry detergent

maintenance

annual gutter maintenance
tip tuesday–organising your tools for regular maintenance
lamenting a lesson not yet learned

motivation

free printable goal setting worksheet
achieving new year’s resolutions – a strategy for building positive change part two
achieving new year’s resolutions – a strategy for building positive change part one
tip tuesday–when you feel like you’re going nowhere…
two life lessons learned building blocks
Food for thought thursday – happiness is work. enjoyable work
food for thought thursday–a little each day
everything I want, money can’t buy
take pause and breathe
food for thought thursday – taking the stairs
too many choices spoil the decision
making resolutions happen – the action plan
one woman’s obsession with lists
what is your dream life costing you?
living an authentic life here and now
why being lazy can save you money…
let’s get physical
Frugal and the art of planning
finding a reason or just making it easy
New Year’s Resolutions Part 3 – Achieving Your Goals
New Year’s Resolutions Part 2 – Setting Goals
New Years Resolutions Part 1 – Taking Stock
Tracking How Much You’re Not Spending
achieving your financial goals – 10 strategies for success
goal setting for success part one

organisation

free printable goal setting worksheet
achieving new year’s resolutions – a strategy for building positive change part two
achieving new year’s resolutions – a strategy for building positive change part one
tip tuesday – frugal pantry organisation
tip tuesday–organising your tools for regular maintenance
tip tuesday–hooked on hooks
tip tuesday–desk drawer organisers
uncommitted. declutter your schedule and get a life
finding the time to declutter
5 reasons why you should declutter
tip tuesday – three habits that stop impulse buying and reduce clutter
tip tuesday–little boxes
managing electronic bills
finding time to craft part three–organising your projects–a project bag tutorial
finding time to craft part two – making the most of your time
finding time to craft Part One–making time
when things aren’t working
tip tuesday – more lists. activity lists!
tip tuesday – possibilities calendar
pre-paying bills

personal care

spoil yourself for less–a frugal home facial
tip tuesday–natural hair product
how to make your own massage oils
six ways to save money and have beautiful skin
what’s in our products? – parabens
what’s in our products? – petroleum
what’s in our products? – sodium lauryl sulphate
Make Your Own Natural Body Butter For Less
Homemade Face Masks

preparedness

first aid in (and out of) the home
achieving new year’s resolutions – a strategy for building positive change part one
planning for emergencies

relationships

stop your friends from breaking your budget
help a reader: love, marriage and money
the money talk
Do you know your neighbours?
sharing financial responsibility in marriage
Love and Money

shopping

causes of overspending and how to avoid it
getting the most out of garage sales
tip tuesday – the great Australian freebie
tip tuesday – online catalogues
frugal footwear – another case of spending more equals saving more?
making the most of the end of year sales
one for the ladies: frugal fashion without op-shopping?
how to haggle
running costs: a capital purchase comparison
Guerrilla Tactics For The End Of Year Sales
Power To The Consumer. Using Product Reviews
How To Save When Buying Christmas Gifts
Showcasing: Nurture Nappies
Why Being a Cheapskate Can Cost You More
shopping online for bargains in australia
create a wish list to curb impulse spending

simple living

Unplugged. spend more time being switched on by being switched off
uncommitted. declutter your schedule and get a life
everything I want, money can’t buy
too many choices spoil the decision
why facebook can save you money
Do you know your neighbours?
simple things that make your heart sing
the things we just can’t live without
Making it yourself: fulfilling a human need?
living an authentic life here and now
why being lazy can save you money…
are you affluent or effluent?
let’s get physical
frugal tip for the week: do nothing
what is the simple life?

special occasions

the best gift you can give on valentines day
it’s a wrap–christmas gift wrap on a budget
christmas food traditions
planning a christmas budget
tip tuesday–taking a plate
help a reader: love, marriage and money
tip tuesday–family gift wrap
18 frugal mother’s day gift ideas
easter 2011 craft roundup
choosing (or making) the perfect gift
frugal valentine gift ideas
Avoiding The Christmas Shopping Hangover
35 Of The Best Craft Websites Across The Net
Gifts With Meaning – Designing Your Own Gift Cards With Word 2007
Mum on Mother’s Day
start a christmas fund and take the sting out of christmas cheer

thriving

two life lessons learned building blocks
Unplugged. spend more time being switched on by being switched off
uncommitted. declutter your schedule and get a life
goal setting part two – making it happen
goal setting for success part one
are we really that bad off?

tip tuesday

tip tuesday– remove crayon from painted surfaces
tip tuesday–clean your drains chemical free
tip tuesday–when you feel like you’re going nowhere…
tip tuesday–hooked on hooks
tip tuesday–frugal toasted sandwich press
tip tuesday–desk drawer organisers
tip tuesday – three habits that stop impulse buying and reduce clutter
tip tuesday–taking a plate
tip tuesday – recycled mini cookie cutter
tip tuesday–creating your own personalised library
tip tuesday–little boxes
tip tuesday–making peanut butter and honey more efficient
tip tuesday–beyond the status update. using facebook for frugal ends and an invitation
tip tuesday–make your own cleaner using rubbing alcohol
tip tuesday– the squeaky hinge gets the good oil
tip tuesday–easy, healthy toddler snack
finding time to craft Part One–making time
tip tuesday–family gift wrap
tip tuesday–making supermarket shopping fun
tip tuesday–The ‘always something comes up’ fund
tip tuesday– essential cookbooks
tip tuesday– pictorial menu planning for young children
tip tuesday – more lists. activity lists!
tip tuesday – possibilities calendar
tip tuesday – lots of lemons
tip tuesday – it doesn’t hurt to ask
tip tuesday – the great Australian freebie
tip tuesday – bicarb for stains
tip tuesday – quick tidy strategy
tip tuesday – tricks with onions
tip tuesday – conversions
tip tuesday – online catalogues
tip tuesday – fixing smelly floor drains
tip tuesday – keeping a restock list
tip tuesday – storing fresh herbs
tip tuesday – vinegar for soap scum
tip tuesday – free ribbons

travel

saving money on your next road trip
5 frugal tips on saving money abroad

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