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Lots of tests, experiments and labels happening at my house. Kids everywhere. Decluttering. Cleaning. Final moments with the book. Such madness. It’s getting cold here. I’m excited!!!! P.S I think it’s time to buy a new beanie - ha!!! #beanie #declutter #homeorganization #experiments #book #dinner #mum #mom #schoolholidays #labelmaker #wifeswapau #wifeswapaustralia #penina #peninapetersen #followmeplease

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One of the most important skills I've learned...

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One of the most important skills I've learned to master in life is visualisation. I've have used this hack for most of my life. The thing is, your most powerful asset is your subconscious mind. Once you have put yourself in a picture life this, your subconscious mind continues to set those images in your brain behind the scenes as you go about daily businesss. Try this. It works! Eventually, your brain works at getting you what you want without you doing much else. You can't unsee a positive picture you've created of yourself. These images will eventually stamp out the negative images you may have. I hope this works for you in terms of feeling more empowered every day.

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Our school holiday adventure continued. Coco and ...

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Our school holiday adventure continued.  Coco and ventured out to Frankston’s awesome new venue General Public. There were so many great photo opportunities there. We played a game of pool, went bowling, ventured out to lunch and had some fun playing arcade games. Loving being back home after our big Grampians country adventure. Back to work for this mum! Play dates galore happening at our place! #retro #vintage #s #vintagestyle #art #fashion #retrostyle #aesthetic #classic #style #oldschool #love #nostalgia #photography #design #music #nintendo #retrogaming #sfashion #videogames #antique #interiordesign #gaming #vintagefashion #vintageshop #retroaesthetic #gamer #instagood #vintageclothing #bhfyp

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Here’s a little Tuesday inspiration from my ...

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Here’s a little Tuesday inspiration from my first book Table Tucker - where it all began. #peninapetersen #tabletucker #inspiration

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OMG this was so much fun. We went on a one hour ...

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OMG this was so much fun. We went on a one hour ride through the beautiful bike paths in the Grampians. These were e-bikes on hire for $40 each. We are happy to spend this kind of money on a holiday because we save so much on dinner!!!! Now that we’ve become financially free mortgage-wise we can afford this kind of thing. Although we did stock our motel room from the supermarket so we could save our pennies for this awesome ride. So worth it!!! Best fun ever!!!! This was an impromptu ride. Luckily I had my board shorts with me to wear under my black t-shirt dress. Yay! #scooter #ebike #e-bike #grampiansbikehire #ngsc #fun #funtimes #holiday #travel #melbourne #thepetersens #petersenfamily #havingsomuchfun #yeah #thingstodo #travelling

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Here’s a list of the little kit I took on our ...

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Here’s a list of the little kit I took on our three day trip. Black t-shirt dress, stretch jeans.
sneakers, socks, thongs, slipper socks,  underwear, bras, bathroom bag,
hair straightener,  squishable shopping
bags, swimmers, sunscreen, handbag, wallet, sunnies, baby wipes, beanie, squishable sunhat, out-for-dinner top, dress sandals, compartment camera bag, tech and laptop. The black -t-shirt dress is so handy. Because you can wear it out for dinner, to the pool and over the jeans! I love and live in my black t-shirt dress. The camera bag is also great because it has compartments which makes organising daily gear for a train or coach easy! You will always be able to find stuff. #travel #packinghacks #travelhacks #packforapurpose #weekendtrips #weekendvibes #bag #handbag #travelbag #camerabag

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In the summer of 2004 my husband and I were $50k ...

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In the summer of 2004 my husband and I were $50k in debt. We moved to outback Australia (Kambalda in WA - 60km out of Kalgoorlie) to get completely out of our comfort zone. It worked. Life has never been the same again. This week I went on an unplanned adventure with my beautiful daughter. We venture out when we need it. This was the most fun we’ve had in years. We returned to the Grampians region - where I was once Bushfire Recovery Officer. It was amazing to return to see the community as incredible as it always was and even better. Rejuvenation is a beautiful moment. Thank you Halls Gap - for giving us the amazing day we so needed. Xoxoxoxo #hallsgap #Grampians #hallsgapebikehire #ebikehirehallsgap #ngsc #visitvictoria #melbourne

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#hallsgapbikehire watch this space #grampians ...

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#hallsgapbikehire watch this space #grampians #firstlove #victoria #visitvictoria #hallsgap #visithallsgap #happiness #fun #thepetersens #thepetersenfamily

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Heading to Halls Gap for ice-cream and some ...

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Heading to Halls Gap for ice-cream and some amazing Grampians views. More coach time!

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Travelling through Great Western home to ...

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Travelling through Great Western home to Seppelt’s Winery. They do amazing underground tours here. #ngsc #Grampians #Ararat #Stawell #stawellgoldmine #headingwest #getoutoftown #fun #travel #thepetersens #petersenfamily #dayoff #holiday #happytimes #travelinspiration #bus #coach
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                      Love cheap and free baby stuff? You will love this extensive list of baby tips for saving everything on baby. Learn tips about how to shop for baby, little tricks for getting baby stuff cheap, baby food ideas and much more!

                      300+ smart and savvy baby tips


                      Make friends with other parents & save!

                      A mum ahead

                      Find a mum or friend with a baby a size bigger than yours for hand-me-downs.

                      A mum behind

                      Find a mum or friend with a baby smaller than yours to hand-down to.

                      A sandwich is simple

                      When eating out order a simple sandwich at a sandwich shop or bakery.

                      Accept hand-downs

                      Do not be too proud to accept second hand clothes.

                      Aldi for gear

                      Look out for baby gear at Aldi. They have great basics, like singlets.

                      Apple for baby

                      Aldi sell great pureed apple for baby.

                      Ask a handy friend

                      Spend a day or afternoon baby proofng your home. Enlist a tradie friend.

                      Ask baby questions

                      Ask questions they can answer you with body language, their eyes and grunts.


                      Sometimes less is more

                      Assess your needs

                      Create a safe place to change baby. You can do without a change table.

                      Avoid shampoo

                      You do not have to shampoo baby hair much.

                      Babies love to pick

                      For older babies give pieces of potato and soft carrot on a plate.

                      Babies R Us

                      Babies R Us often give away free samples and coupons if you sign up.

                      Baby food

                      Mince up what you are having for dinner. Save time and money.

                      Baby markets

                      Picked up my last jogger (great brand) at a baby fair for $40. Big score.

                      Baby puzzles

                      Get your toddler started with a large-piece jigsaw puzzle.

                      Baby talk

                      Talk to babies as you would talk to adults.

                      Baby wipes

                      Consider keeping wipes just for going out. Use $annels at home.


                      Modify a backpack for baby gear

                      Backpack for baby

                      A picnic backpack is perfect for baby gear. It has a lot of different compartments.

                      Bakery food is easy

                      Bakeries generally have good choices for bubs to nibble on.

                      Bath time tip

                      Bath baby during the day.

                      Be careful in the car

                      Never let baby nibble on food in his or her car seat while driving.

                      Be patient feeding

                      If baby loves to feed themselves be patient.

                      Be the best mum

                      Enjoy precious days together. Be con#dent in your actions. Trust your instincts.

                      Be coupon happy

                      Keep scissors handy and start cutting out coupons for baby stu%.

                      Be a nappy guru

                      Know your stuff, like the unit price of a nappy. Save money.

                      Become a word nut

                      Use every opportunity to teach words to your child. E.g. Point at cars.

                      Bed Routine

                      Open curtains and welcome day in. Close curtains and say goodbye to the day.


                      Get ahead of your dinners

                      Big cook-ups

                      Definitely have big cook-ups and stashes of freezer food for baby.

                      Blowing bubbles

                      Try blowing bubbles so baby might be distracted and walk accidentally.

                      Boiled water

                      Use a thermos for boiled water throughout the day and night.

                      Bowls and cups

                      Second hand shops have plastic picnic ware. Great for kids bowls and cups.

                      Boxedup.com

                      At Boxed Up you can create a wish list and then share the list with friends.

                      Boxes are fun

                      Keep small and large boxes. Baby loves to open and close the lids for play.

                      Breast pads trick

                      Soft flannels do the trick for free breast pads at home.

                      Breastfeed

                      Breastfeed for longer. It is cheaper.

                      Budgeting app

                      There are heaps of great baby budget apps out there for free.

                      Bulk buy nappies

                      Network on this site and discuss the cheapest and best places to buy nappies.

                      Bulk discounts

                      Start a group with other parents and then contact manufacturers.

                      Buy a cheap pram

                      Buy in the U.S using bongo.us for a US shipping address if it is cheaper.

                      Buy bigger sizes

                      Get into the habit of buying the bigger size.

                      Buy gear at fairs

                      School fairs are full of mums selling their stu% for practically nothing.


                      Pick plain colours

                      Buy generic gear

                      Try not to get sucked into buying branded items.

                      Buy large sizes

                      Buy large sizes of normal clothes rather than maternity branded items.

                      Buy on eBay

                      Try eBay for baby clothes going cheap. Know the market price before purchasing.

                      Buy white clothes

                      Buy plain white clothes and dye them the colours you desire.

                      Cakes are fun

                      Make your own cake.

                      Car emergency box

                      Organise an emergency baby box in the boot of your car.

                      Centrelink tip

                      Fill out welfare forms before you have your baby.

                      Chairs as gates Modular couches that can detach into pieces make for great baby gates and pens.

                      Change of attitude

                      Start a thrifty new attitude toward your baby.

                      Changing nappies

                      Do not change a clean nappy.

                      Cheap wraps

                      Consider buying sarongs instead of wraps. !ey are longer.

                      Cheap art

                      You can buy cheap wall stickers for the nursery at the Reject Shop.

                      Cheap baby gate

                      A wooden baby pen can be placed at a door as a baby gate.

                      Cheap baby pen

                      Use modular couch pieces to create a pen for baby to play in.

                      Cheap safety gates

                      I bought two safety gates for the price of one at Target toy sale.


                      Get clip happy!

                      Clips for prams

                      Shower curtain rings make great clips for prams.

                      Cloth nappies

                      Get online or use our classifeds to buy cloth nappies second-hand.

                      You can use cloth nappies as bibs, towels, wipes and as a cover on a change table.

                      Consignment shops

                      Sell your baby gear at consignment shops. Get it out of the house.

                      Cook with baby

                      Get baby involved with cooking. Give an older baby a bowl and some pasta.

                      Cool Savings website

                      There are stacks of free coupons sites like www.coolsavings.com

                      Costco for nappies

                      Costco have a huge range of nappies on sale.

                      Cosy ugg boots

                      Invest in a great pair of black Ugg boots early on that you can wear out in winter.

                      Couch safety

                      Show a curious crawling baby how to safely get o# the couch.

                      Cous cous

                      Cous cous is a cheap and quick-to-make option as a base for toddler food.

                      Crawling babies

                      Designate half a day on a weekend to baby proof your home.

                      Creams and lotions

                      Visit www.ozepharmacy.com.au for cheaper lotions.

                      Cups as bowls

                      Cups or mugs make perfect little feeding dishes for baby.

                      Cure for nappy rash

                      Put baking soda in a bath to help nappy rash.

                      Cut costs

                      Make an assertive decision to cut costs. !e right attitude is half the battle.

                      Cute bedroom

                      Pick a cute bedroom out of a magazine and then copy it using second hand items.

                      Cute canvas Wrap cute material or even an old stretchy dress around a large frame.

                      Daytime nappies

                      Use cheap nappies in the day and better quality ones at night.


                      Cheap room makeover

                      Digital prints

                      Get an entire wall applied with a digital print.

                      Dinner sanity

                      Make evenings pleasant by organising dinner during the day. Use a crock pot.

                      Discount nappies

                      Try www.aussienappies.com.au for cheap nappies.

                      Do not buy new

                      As a rule of thumb buy mainly second-hand clothes.

                      Drawer dividers

                      Cut the bottoms of cereal and food boxes for drawer dividers.

                      Dresses for girls

                      Girls dresses are easy and pretty to make.

                      Eating out

                      A plate of soft veggies at Asian eateries at food halls offer great nutritious value.

                      Emergency baby seat

                      Use a wooden or cardboard box to sit baby in.

                      Encourage music

                      Play it at home, in the car and out in the garden. Babies love music.

                      Explain toys

                      Explain a toy to baby when you give it.

                      Express your needs

                      Tell people what you need and watch it appear.

                      Extra rug on carpet

                      Protect your carpet by bringing a second hand rug into your living room.

                      Extra washing line

                      Repurpose a wooden baby pen on its end to hang out washing.

                      Fabric nappies

                      Buy one nappy first and test it out for the week.

                      Factor in quality

                      When comparison shopping always factor in quality.

                      Feeding baby solids

                      Feed solids to baby when you think your baby is ready for solids.

                      Feeding cushion

                      Grab a video on YouTube and make your own feeding cushion.

                      Feeding help

                      Help your toddler by helping them to put the food on the fork or spoon.

                      Feeding quantities

                      Put just the right amount of food on the plate.

                      Flannels

                      Cut up old towels and t-shirts for cheap extra flannels.

                      Flight backpack

                      Modify a picnic backpack to help sort baby bottles, nappies and gear.

                      Foot care

                      Check out our beauty pages for tips on how to look after your feet during pregnancy.

                      Formula

                      Do not underestimate the power of Kmart, BigW and Target for formula.

                      Formula if traveling

                      Take warm water out in the bottle and add the formula when you need to feed.

                      Frame paper

                      Frame scrap booking paper for nursery art.

                      Free or cheap prams

                      Network in the Savings Room. Get a pram for free, advertise in wanted or search classifieds.

                      Free bib

                      Tea towels make for a great and free emergency bib.

                      Free fitness

                      Babies make great weight training. Be careful. Not too high now.

                      Free maternity wear

                      Ask sisters, friends and family for maternity gear.


                      Who doesn’t love a free sample?

                      Free samples

                      Definitely use up all the little samples they give you in your hospital bag.

                      Free toys

                      Join a toy library at your earliest convenience.

                      Freezing breast milk

                      Zip lock bags work fine for freezing breast milk.

                      Fritter tricks

                      Hide veggies in fritters for babies who only want to feed themselves.

                      Fruit shop quick stop

                      For quick healthy food on the run stop at a fruit shop and grab strawberries.

                      Generic formula

                      Chemists stock their own generic brand formula and can o”er advice.

                      Generic nappies

                      Go for good quality generic brands. #ey do the same job.

                      Get items for free

                      Check out www.freecycle.com for FREE items in your area and talk to others in the Savings Room by making comments!

                      Get repetitive

                      Repeat the same words over and over, all the time.

                      Glory box

                      Grab an old chest and start putting these items in it.


                      Make it yourself and save big

                      Go homemade

                      Always ask can I make that out of something? A baby wrap using an old sarong.

                      Go muffins

                      Muffins are a great choice while eating out at a Café.

                      Go retro

                      There are many cute retro out!ts in second hand stores.

                      Go Sorbolene

                      Is a good cheap nappy rash and general lotion for baby.

                      Go to garage sales

                      You can pick up big boxes of baby clothes at garage sales for really cheap prices.

                      Go to market

                      Baby markets are full of mothers selling all their baby gear in one stall.

                      Go Weetbix

                      Weetbix is the easiest brekkie I have found for feeding Coco.

                      Go wholesale

                      For all products always investigate if you can buy direct from the supplier.

                      Go with instincts

                      Try not to be too much of a textbook mum.

                      Grab nappy coupons

                      Ask baby-free friends to look out for nappy coupons for you.

                      Hand pumps

                      Suss out the old fashioned hand pumps. These can be more effective and comfortable for new mums starting out breastfeeding.

                      Hand-me-downs

                      When given clothes create labelled boxes for sizes ahead.

                      Handbag helper

                      Buy a handbag insert. You can lift it out and put it in whatever bag you are using.

                      Hearing skills

                      Teach baby hearing skills. Make a noise and look surprised.

                      Help baby eat meat

                      Grate meat and put it in mash for an easy to digest dinner for an older baby.

                      Help with walking

                      Try holding a ring or hula hoop in front of a baby trying to walk.

                      Hide fruit in muffins

                      Buy the large cans of fruit, puree up and then hide the fruit in muffins.

                      Hide veg in fritters

                      Buy cans of soft veggies, puree up the veggies. Hide veggies in fritters or rissoles for older babies.

                      Hire a capsule

                      There are plenty of places to hire capsules. Otherwise buy a capsule second hand.

                      How to buy nappies

                      Buy the smallest nappy that !ts in the biggest box.

                      Huggies samples

                      Sign up to Huggies online for samples and coupons.

                      Independence

                      Let baby try to feed his or herself. Even if they make a huge mess. Encourage baby to play alone. Be sure to leave baby in a safe place. Keep an eye on baby at all times.

                      Instant maternity top

                      Wear a boob-tube or belly band under a normal v-neck top.

                      Instant party tip Invite one family who have lots of kids for an instant party.

                      Joey brand nappies

                      I often pick up the Joey brand of nappies at my local baby store.

                      Keep a book

                      Keep a book for baby info and routines for your working partner or baby-sitter.

                      Keep cards handy

                      Keep cash cards nearby and show them to baby whenever you have a minute.

                      Keep gear nice

                      Wipe down your highchair a%er every meal thoroughly. Keep it nice for resale.

                      Keep it simple

                      On baby’s !rst birthday a cake and present will do.

                      Keep your lid on

                      Buy Tupperware with lids that stay attached.

                      Know unit prices

                      Know the unit price for each nappy.

                      Label baby stuff

                      Label drawers or clothes containers so baby-sitters and partners can find stuff.

                      Laundry helper

                      Involve baby in folding the washing. Baby will make a mess but they love it.

                      Learning colours

                      Teach baby colours from an early age. Use the same object in different colours.

                      Learning to talk

                      Exaggerate words for maximum learning effect.

                      Learning toys

                      Give babies lots of stimulation in the form of learning toys.

                      Learning posters

                      Stick some ABC posters up on the wall and say letters frequently to baby.

                      Leftover formula

                      Feed le!over formula to plants or pets. Try not to waste it.

                      Leftovers for baby

                      After eating dinner every night mince up the le!overs such as a pasta you made.


                      Use up leftovers

                      Leftovers tip

                      Freeze bulk baby food using le!overs from family meals.

                      Less pink for girls

                      If you have the time buy plain colours and dye outfits green or yellow or red.

                      Little flatmates

                      We have always referred to our kids as our little flatmates. Treat them as friends.

                      Locks for cupboards

                      Use old hair ties or stockings to secure cupboard doors together. Secure tightly.

                      Longer baby wraps

                      Sew two cotton wrap together for a longer wrap.

                      Make a dress

                      Cut four pieces to make a dress shape. Sew pieces together. Turn out. Done.

                      Make baby shampoo

                      Make baby shampoo using everyday products from home. Watch YouTube.

                      Make baby wraps

                      Watch YouTube on creating your own baby wraps.

                      Make belly bands

                      Make your own belly bands by buying tubing material.

                      Make books fun

                      Make books the most exciting experience on Earth.

                      Make flash cards

                      Making your own flash cards is fun.

                      Make half bottles

                      Make up half a bottle and feed it to baby. If baby wants more you can make more.

                      Make lotion

                      Make your own baby lotions. Watch YouTube for ideas.

                      Make room

                      Lend out large items and toys to friends or family members to create extra room.

                      Make sheets

                      Make cot sheets out of large sheet sets.

                      Make your own food

                      Make your own baby food when possible using fresh veggies and fruit.

                      Make your own wipes

                      You can make wipes out of paper towels, water and olive oil.

                      Massage for baby

                      Use olive oil for a gentle massage before a bath.

                      Match socks

                      Invest in a mesh laundry bag for little items like socks.

                      Meet mums

                      Make friends with new mums who might give stu$ away. Use our site to network!

                      Memorabilia box

                      Keep a little box up in the cupboard in for those cute newborn keepsakes.

                      Mexican food

                      Food hall stalls will make up beans, mince, avocado and sour cream for baby.

                      Mind your manners

                      Make sure adults are also saying thank you (ta) and please if teaching baby.

                      Mirror play

                      Sit baby in front of a mirror with some toys.

                      Mirroring actions

                      Point to your own nose and teach baby nose, eyes, mouth, ears and lips.

                      Moving furniture

                      Don’t be afraid to do it. It can save big money on big ticket items.

                      Nappies at Big W

                      Big W often have great specials on nappies.

                      Nappy bags

                      Do not buy nappy bags for disposing of nappies. Use supermarket discards.

                      Nappy bucket

                      Buy a cheaper one from a hardware store or a discount shop. Apply cute stickers.

                      Nappy coupons

                      Newspapers o!en have nappy coupons.

                      You could also try www.couponsnapshot.com for coupons.

                      Nappy rash remedy

                      Apply baking soda to help with nappy rash.

                      Nappy sizes

                      Be sure to buy the right size so you do not end up with a box you do not use.

                      Nappy stocks

                      Buy nappies ahead of time and in bulk to avoid random supermarket visits.

                      Navigating stairs

                      Show babies, early on, how to get down stairs. Put safety gates in front of stairs.

                      New baby budget

                      Keep a spreadsheet or up with your budget in it.

                      New food tip

                      Eat new food in front of baby and make it look exciting.

                      Night time nappies

                      Larger fitting nappies are quite good for night-time as they hold more.

                      Olive oil for bath

                      Use olive oil for cleaning baby before a bath.

                      Outdoor time

                      Babies love it outside. In the summer grab an old rug. Place it under a playpen.

                      Pampers online

                      Sign up to Pampers Online for samples and coupons.

                      Pea Pod brand

                      Pea Pods are great. Just make sure you do a test and get the right size.

                      Peek-a-boo

                      Babies love the game Peek-a-Boo.

                      People are generous

                      Buy plain gear rather than colours. People will gi! you pretty or bright clothes.

                      Picky babies

                      Don’t force feed a baby. Understand they will be picky.

                      Picnic backpack

                      Modify a picnic backpack to suit your purposes. No more rummaging.

                      Plain gear at K-Mart

                      Kmart has a superb range of plain gear for babies. Singlets etc.

                      Plastic bins

                      You can pick up cheap plastic bins at O!ceworks for around $7.00.

                      Playgroup

                      Join a local playgroup. This is free entertainment and a chance to socialise.

                      Playing with toys

                      Have regular play dates with other mums and encourage baby to share toys.

                      Practising talking

                      Repeat back to a baby what they just said. !en they know you have heard them.


                      DIY preggy gear

                      Preggie jeans

                      Make some wide belly bands from tubing and make your own preggie jeans.

                      Preggie pants

                      A pair of black stretch track pants are a must for the pregnant woman.

                      Purchasing a pram

                      Buy second hand unless your parents are forking out the cash.

                      Puree your own fruit

                      Buy the larger tins of fruit and puree yourself using an electric hand blender.

                      Pushing frames

                      Invest in a pushing frame for a crawling baby.

                      Quick toddler snack

                      A quick snack for a growing toddler is penne pasta topped with melted cheese.

                      Quirky décor trick

                      Pick up quirky and interesting pieces from second hand shops.

                      Read to baby

                      Read to babies from birth if you can.

                      Relax and enjoy

                      Try not to get caught up in rigid routines. Rather, try to have loose routines.

                      Repackage baby food

                      Keep shop bought baby food jars to repackage your own homemade baby food.

                      Repurpose a rack

                      Turn a fabric hanging shoe rack on its edge. Perfect dividers for deep drawers!

                      Repurpose it

                      Always ask – can I make that myself or repurpose something.

                      Repurposed pillow

                      Repurpose your full body pillow from pregnancy for a feeding pillow.

                      Repurposed basket

                      A low plastic laundry basket makes a good temporary seat for a sitting baby.

                      Research formula

                      Early on find the cheapest and place to buy the type of formula you need.

                      Research well

                      Research prams really well before forking out any money.

                      Reusable baby wipes

                      Chux wipes make great reusable wipes.

                      Room makeover

                      Buy fabric and string it up in panels across whole walls for an instant makeover.

                      Rubbish bin liners

                      Line a normal rubbish bin with a garbage bag. No need for nappy systems.

                      Safety is paramount

                      Safe standing

                      Encourage baby to stand up against so# furniture.

                      Safe walking

                      Always stand within arms reach when encouraging your baby to walk.

                      Safe walking and play

                      Hold a toy a distance from baby where they will be encourage to walk to get it.

                      Safety with nappies

                      Be careful of super cheap nappies. Check for straying pieces that fall off.

                      Saline solution

                      Buy a large bulk bottle of saline solution rather than smaller bottles.

                      Save baby choking

                      Crawl around the %oor following baby. You will “nd any small chokables.

                      Save on baby food

                      Give baby what the family eats.

                      Save on bibs

                      Invest in one good quality plastic bib.

                      Save on brand items

                      Brand items yourself using little stickers from discount stores.

                      Save on breast pads

                      Keep disposable breast pads for going out and use homemade ones at home.

                      Save on nappies

                      Give baby heaps of nudie time in summer and save on nappies.

                      Use cloth nappies at home and then use disposables while out.

                      Savers for gear

                      Savers have a large range of second-hand maternity gear. All colour coded!

                      Saving for the future

                      A great first birthday present for baby is a savings account.

                      Saying thank you

                      Take food when baby offers it to you. Teach them to say thank you (ta).

                      School yard mums

                      School yard mums will give you free baby gear. See what you get before buying.

                      Score nappies

                      Score nappies from friends who have le#over sizes.

                      Second-hand toys

                      Buy toys second hand and disinfect thoroughly when you get home.

                      See how baby goes

                      Be careful forking out big money on breast pumps. See how baby goes first.

                      Sell your nappy bag

                      You can lose the nappy bag when you are totally comfortable travelling with baby.

                      Set budget challenges

                      Challenge yourself. Do a budget on a spreadsheet before you do anything.

                      Sew your own

                      Sew your own simple items like a breast-feeding pillow, cushions and curtains.

                      Share baby with others

                      Motherhood is heartbreaking in terms of letting go of your child. Practise.

                      Share your meal

                      Offer baby something from your meal and teach them sharing skills.

                      Shoe gel inserts

                      Buy some therapeutic gel inserts for shoes when pregnant.

                      Shop in rich areas

                      Op shops in elite areas often have quality designer gear at ridiculous low prices.

                      Shop regionally

                      Op shopping is a lot cheaper in country towns.

                      Shopping for nappies

                      Compare prices at stores: Specials at Safeway, Aldi, Big W, Kmart and Target.

                      Short trips

                      When you get home repack the nappy bag straight away.

                      Sign up on websites

                      Become a website subscriptions freak and reap the rewards of free bargains.

                      Sipper cup fun

                      As soon as baby can hold one introduce a sipper cup.

                      Sling advice

                      Be careful when buying slings. Not all babies like them.

                      Smelling senses

                      Teach baby smell. Go outside and smell a rose.

                      Cheap baby pen

                      Use modular couch pieces to create a big so! pen for you to relax with baby in.

                      Splat mat

                      Buy a retro vinyl tablecloth from your local op shop for a cheap splat mat.

                      Start a food co-op

                      Start a baby food co-op with other mums for baby food.

                      Start a dinner co-op

                      Get 7 mums together. Cook batches of food and deliver to each other.

                      Start them early

                      Enrol the kids in music classes early to get them interested.

                      Stay confident

                      Don’t listen to negative people or to competitive mothers.

                      Steaming food

                      Purchase a plastic microwave steamer.

                      Sticky hands are OK

                      Just for fun let baby play with le!overs on the plate a!er “nishing.

                      Stretch dresses

                      Stretchy dresses are super comfortable and look great.

                      Stuff to buy new

                      Buy singlets, socks and sleep suits new. Buy the rest second hand.

                      Summer comfort

                      Wear a stretchy dress with thongs in the summer if you are pregnant.

                      Swimming lessons

                      Enrol baby in swimming lessons at an early age.

                      Talk normally

                      Talk to babies like adults. $ey will learn to understand your language.

                      Target coupons

                      Sign up to Target to get coupons.

                      Target sales

                      Catch Target sales when they are for baby.

                      Taste sensations

                      Teach baby the sense of taste. Words such as yummy and yucky.

                      Teach baby yourself

                      If you cannot a#ord swimming lessons teach baby yourself.

                      Teaching walking

                      Hold arms out and ask baby to walk to you.

                      Teaching manners

                      Teach the words ta and please from an early age for a super polite child.

                      Test expensive gear

                      If your friend has the item go over for a play date and test out baby in the item.

                      Test on baby first

                      Always test baby out in the item in the store before leaving.

                      The knees do bend!

                      Show your baby that their knees actually bend!

                      The pot cupboard

                      Pots, pans and wooden spoons. Always works for me for play gear.

                      Thinking ahead

                      Birth is a good time to put baby on a primary school waiting list.

                      Thongs (Flip Flops)

                      Invest in good quality therapeutic walking thongs if you are pregnant in summer.

                      Time purchases well

                      Try not buy anything until you have had the baby shower.

                      Touching textures

                      Teach baby touch. Touch a so! pillow say so!.

                      Travel bag clips

                      Shower curtain rings make great clips for travel bags.

                      Travel bag dividers

                      When travelling place a fabric kids shoe hanger in babies suitcase to divide items.

                      Travel bikkies

                      For older babies keep a packet of bikkies in a container for snacking on when out.

                      Travel trick

                      Pack full outfits for baby and then zip lock them.

                      Travel with bottles

                      Have two sets of bottles. One set for the nappy bag and one set for use at home.

                      Trick for baby food

                      Silicon muffin trays make great baby food freezer compartments.

                      Trick for bottles

                      Shake bottles well with vinegar and rice to make them sparkle.

                      Tummy time

                      Use tummy time to encourage head control development.

                      Tupperware time

                      Let baby play with old Tupperware.

                      Use easy grip gear

                      Use baby spoons and forks with easy grips.

                      Use normal oats

                      Oats also make a great brekkie for baby. Just use the normal kind for older babies.

                      Using praise

                      Praise is so important. Always praise a great action.

                      Vacuum more

                      Vacuum more o!en so you will have peace of mind once baby is crawling.

                      Visit thrift shops

                      Visit them regularly, daily even to grab baby bargains .

                      Walk barefoot

                      Choose good shoes when baby is first learning to walk. Bare feet are best!

                      Walking practise

                      Hold baby by the arms. Take baby on some short walks around the living room.Wash hands Practise good hygiene. Also teach baby to wash their hands too.

                      Watch for buttons

                      Always check buttons are secure on out!ts.

                      Water play

                      Get a shell pool to get baby thoroughly comfortable in water. Supervise always.

                      Weigh up costs

                      Weigh up second hand prices versus the cost of buying new.

                      Wet mattress

                      Baking soda will absorb wetness in a mattress.

                      When to buy

                      Buy formula when it is on special only.

                      Wholesale nappies

                      Research nappy wholesalers online and find suppliers. Share what you find here and celebrate it!

                      Winter comfort

                      Wear a stretchy dress with long sleeve t-shirts, leggings and boots if pregnant. You will thank yourself!

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                      Lots of tests, experiments and labels happening at my house. Kids everywhere. Decluttering. Cleaning. Final moments with the book. Such madness. It’s getting cold here. I’m excited!!!! P.S I think it’s time to buy a new beanie - ha!!! #beanie #declutter #homeorganization #experiments #book #dinner #mum #mom #schoolholidays #labelmaker #wifeswapau #wifeswapaustralia #penina #peninapetersen #followmeplease

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                      One of the most important skills I've learned to master in life is visualisation. I've have used this hack for most of my life. The thing is, your most powerful asset is your subconscious mind. Once you have put yourself in a picture life this, your subconscious mind continues to set those images in your brain behind the scenes as you go about daily businesss. Try this. It works! Eventually, your brain works at getting you what you want without you doing much else. You can't unsee a positive picture you've created of yourself. These images will eventually stamp out the negative images you may have. I hope this works for you in terms of feeling more empowered every day.

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                      Our school holiday adventure continued. Coco and ...

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                      Our school holiday adventure continued.  Coco and ventured out to Frankston’s awesome new venue General Public. There were so many great photo opportunities there. We played a game of pool, went bowling, ventured out to lunch and had some fun playing arcade games. Loving being back home after our big Grampians country adventure. Back to work for this mum! Play dates galore happening at our place! #retro #vintage #s #vintagestyle #art #fashion #retrostyle #aesthetic #classic #style #oldschool #love #nostalgia #photography #design #music #nintendo #retrogaming #sfashion #videogames #antique #interiordesign #gaming #vintagefashion #vintageshop #retroaesthetic #gamer #instagood #vintageclothing #bhfyp

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                      Here’s a little Tuesday inspiration from my first book Table Tucker - where it all began. #peninapetersen #tabletucker #inspiration

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                      OMG this was so much fun. We went on a one hour ride through the beautiful bike paths in the Grampians. These were e-bikes on hire for $40 each. We are happy to spend this kind of money on a holiday because we save so much on dinner!!!! Now that we’ve become financially free mortgage-wise we can afford this kind of thing. Although we did stock our motel room from the supermarket so we could save our pennies for this awesome ride. So worth it!!! Best fun ever!!!! This was an impromptu ride. Luckily I had my board shorts with me to wear under my black t-shirt dress. Yay! #scooter #ebike #e-bike #grampiansbikehire #ngsc #fun #funtimes #holiday #travel #melbourne #thepetersens #petersenfamily #havingsomuchfun #yeah #thingstodo #travelling

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                      Here’s a list of the little kit I took on our ...

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                      Here’s a list of the little kit I took on our three day trip. Black t-shirt dress, stretch jeans.
sneakers, socks, thongs, slipper socks,  underwear, bras, bathroom bag,
hair straightener,  squishable shopping
bags, swimmers, sunscreen, handbag, wallet, sunnies, baby wipes, beanie, squishable sunhat, out-for-dinner top, dress sandals, compartment camera bag, tech and laptop. The black -t-shirt dress is so handy. Because you can wear it out for dinner, to the pool and over the jeans! I love and live in my black t-shirt dress. The camera bag is also great because it has compartments which makes organising daily gear for a train or coach easy! You will always be able to find stuff. #travel #packinghacks #travelhacks #packforapurpose #weekendtrips #weekendvibes #bag #handbag #travelbag #camerabag

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                      In the summer of 2004 my husband and I were $50k in debt. We moved to outback Australia (Kambalda in WA - 60km out of Kalgoorlie) to get completely out of our comfort zone. It worked. Life has never been the same again. This week I went on an unplanned adventure with my beautiful daughter. We venture out when we need it. This was the most fun we’ve had in years. We returned to the Grampians region - where I was once Bushfire Recovery Officer. It was amazing to return to see the community as incredible as it always was and even better. Rejuvenation is a beautiful moment. Thank you Halls Gap - for giving us the amazing day we so needed. Xoxoxoxo #hallsgap #Grampians #hallsgapebikehire #ebikehirehallsgap #ngsc #visitvictoria #melbourne

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                      Heading to Halls Gap for ice-cream and some amazing Grampians views. More coach time!
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                      After we cut up our credit cards we vowed never to...

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                      After we cut up our credit cards we vowed never to get one again and we never did. If you can’t afford to buy it now. Wait. Find it second hand. Go without it. If you pay for it with a credit card you’ll be paying much more for it. Ask yourself? Is it worth the future financial pain? Look after your future self. #creditcarddebt #creditscore #creditcard #creditrepairservices #creditrepair #creditcards #debtfreecommunity #credit #creditrestoration #financialfreedom #debtfreejourney #debtfree #credittips #creditmatters #fixmycredit #debt #studentloans #crediteducation #creditgoals #budgeting #badcredit #creditispower #financialliteracy #creditscoreincrease #creditconsultant #creditkarma #bankruptcy #creditbuilding #personalfinance #bhfyp

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                      Amazing things can happen on a spend-free weekend....

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                      Amazing things can happen on a spend-free weekend. You will make many discoveries, discover some old and good stuff around the house and even make new friends out and about on a free adventure. I'd love to know how you what you would do on a spend-free weekend.

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                      We were once $50k in debt. We moved to a remote ...

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                      We were once $50k in debt. We moved to a remote area away from all distractions such as partying friends and expensive city lifestyles. We spent a year completely focused on clearing debt. We worked every day and came home every night, reducing our debt until all the debt was gone. It wasn't what we were making that helped us clear that debt. It was what we weren't spending. We cut up credit cards and improved our credit score by paying bills on time etc. After that we saved a home deposit for a cheap country duplex property. Two cottages on one title.
We then built equity in the home by renovating it out of our wages, while we enjoyed a simple country life. We also continued to work full-time to pay down the loan while our kids were young. After that we rented out that property (rents were high in an area where there was big demand for rentals). We moved back closer to the city, to a regional area close to the beach and with a train line to the city. We used the country property to buy a large home on a double block in a growing area. We renovated that property using the same method as above. Building equity through wages. My husband learned valuable trade skills so we could do everything ourselves. I got good at researching supplies for the renovation. After some time, the duplex property started to pay off both our mortgages. We became essentially mortgage-free while still living in the home we were living in. We purchased both properties in areas which were either tourist towns, or had industry or growing infrastructure. More to come. What's your get out of debt story? Or hacks and tips you can share with others. #debtfreecommunity #debtfreejourney #debt #budgeting #savinghacks #debtfreedom #frugal #frugallife #debtfreecommunityuk #getoutofdebt #savingsroom  #thepetersens #petersenfamily #broke #savingsroomblog #savings #piggybank #debtjourney

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                      Here’s a great way to save on your next road ...

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                      Here’s a great way to save on your next road trip! #savemoney #financialfreedom #money #couponcommunity #couponing #savings #deals #coupons #neverpayfullprice #coupon #budgeting #personalfinance #budget #save #savingmoney #debtfreecommunity #frugalliving #free #savetime #onlineshopping #debtfree #clearance #shopping #extremecouponing #couponer #frugal #business #savemoneylivebetter #sale #bhfyp

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Just to prove we do know how to have fun! I wrote this list way back in 2018 and we've been working off this list for years. There are so many cheap and fun ideas here. I thought this would be a great one to share for anyone hanging around home this Easter break or even those lucky enough to escape. Enjoy the sunshine!!!! We're off to the beach tomorrow for kayaking with friends. Can't wait!!!!
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                      Trying to get some numbers on followers who wish they were spending less on groceries. Please like if you would like to spend less. #savemoney #financialfreedom #money #couponcommunity #couponing #savings #deals #coupons #neverpayfullprice #coupon #budgeting #personalfinance #budget #save #savingmoney #debtfreecommunity #frugalliving #free #savetime #onlineshopping #debtfree #clearance #shopping #extremecouponing #couponer #frugal #business #savemoneylivebetter #sale #bhfyp

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                      Can’t afford expensive anti-ageing creams? I’ve been doing this for about six months now and I’ve noticed a considerable difference to my skin. Apply straight after getting out of the shower after drying your face (when skin is still warm and soft) and then apply moisturiser as normal. Also don’t forget to hydrate from the inside by drinking lots of water 💦. This really works for me :-) #antiageing #skincare #beauty #skin #skincareroutine #glowingskin #antiaging #aesthetics #healthyskin #acne #microneedling #facial #antiwrinkle #wrinkles #antiageingskincare #collagen #dermalfillers #antiage #cosmetics #skincaretips #facials #skinhealth #skincareproducts #natural #skinrejuvenation #selfcare #beautifulskin #skintightening #clearskin #bhfyp

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                      Meat is getting expensive post COVID. This a a great way to get more for your spend and stretch that meat out a little further while adding goodness. #savemoney #financialfreedom #money #couponcommunity #couponing #savings #deals #coupons #neverpayfullprice #coupon #budgeting #personalfinance #budget #save #savingmoney #debtfreecommunity #frugalliving #free #savetime #onlineshopping #debtfree #clearance #shopping #extremecouponing #couponer #frugal #business #savemoneylivebetter #sale #bhfyp
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