Have you considered colour coding your family? Here’s the ultimate guide to getting more organised around the home by giving each member in the home their own colour. 1. Towels Get organised in the laundry by giving everyone in the house a colour coded towel or you use coloured hooks (you can buy them at …
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Minimalist style has grown in popularity over the years. Crisp, white space creates a feeling of instant clarity in a home. In terms of feng-shui, minimalism is a go-er. But, have you thought about the awesome money-saving benefits? This is a win-win! Here’s my thinking: Basic minimalist rooms have barely anything in them You’ll save big on furniture …
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Moving house isn’t for the faint-hearted. If you’ve ever lifted a heavy box (or 20) you’ll know what I’m talking about. While I love change, the thought of taking every part of my life and moving it on makes my stomach knot-up. Wrapping up glasses and photo frames and putting them in boxes is fragile …
Moving house is not a job to be loved much. Most people feel sick at the thought of it as they think back on their ‘’last move.’ That move was the one that makes for such a great ‘hindsight’ story at parties. You know the stories? The one where the dog got out or someone …
There’s nothing like a few fine sunny days to kick off a spring cleaning challenge. I’m talking about the kind that brings a smile to a friend’s face, that gets the kids outside climbing trees, and that gets clutter out of a home at lightning speed! You only need visit a thrift shop this week …
We all know that recycling benefits the environment. But if we get smart about recycling, it can also benefit our home budget. Don’t just separate your trash for recycling – think about how you can re-use things. These 5 nifty recycling tips will save you money, and help to keep your home as clean as …
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Moving house can be stressful, but with careful planning, it’s easy to reduce stress for the move while you look forward to life in your new home. 1. Don’t move what you don’t need There is no better time to cull belongings than before a house move. Over a year most of us inherit excess stuff and though …
Looking for nifty budgeting tips for saving on food? Become a super-sneaky strategic supermarket shopper by learning these ways to save budgeting tips for saving money on food before you head to the supermarket. These tactics are as sneaky as a thief. But you don’t have to be a villain to save money. You can do …
If you’d like to organise your pantry, check out my system for clearing the clutter. Don’t let the pantry become a place of sloth and sinful benches of Weetbix crumbs and half eaten rice cakes. Since the pantry is used regularly it is a good idea to put systems in place to not only keep …
Weekends have taken on a new meaning for me now that I’ve written Freezer Meals. No longer are my Saturday mornings or evenings taken up with shopping and hunting down food for my family. I’ve got the kids’ fun food sorted for Friday night and then it’s all relaxation from here on! Yey! This week …
