Byline author: Bessie Hassan Christmas is just around the corner and Aussies are tipped to spend $464 on presents alone, equivalent to $8.8 billion nationwide. Though it’s nice to spoil your loved ones, it can be deceptively easy to overspend during the festive season. Decorations, entertaining, gifts and food can …
T’is the season to be jolly. But it’s also the season to be thrifty! It’s no secret that Christmas costs Aussies a fortune and can leave your finances in a flurry. But if you’re smart this silly season, there are some awesome ways to spread the Christmas cheer without busting a gut …
Travel is so great in hindsight isn’t it? I’m always happy to leave home, but then the sight of my bed after getting back is usually nothing short of blissful. Of course, the degree of post-travel happiness depends on how the trip went. If you want to shake off any travel mishaps …
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I’ve got great news. It’s almost that time of year we all get to put our feet up, dip into a delicious bowl of prawns or pavlova and enjoy some well-deserved relaxation. I’m picturing myself sitting by a pool this Christmas day (sunnies on and Champagne in hand), watching my …
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Christmas sure is a jolly ole’ time but if you are strapped for cash the thought of all that festivity can be a real downer, when you’ve only got a few dollars spare. And don’t worry. If you are in this position you are not alone. I’ve collected some staggering …
If you a mum and you are out there facing the mad crowds, while also juggling the multitude of events the end of the year brings this one’s for you. Here’s a list of some quick ways you can pamper yourself while on the run so you can have more …
Let’s face it. By Christmas time we’re all a little worn out from the year and just when you thought you could relax – Bam! You have to organise an entire event, go to a zillion parties, make cakes, wrap presents, go shopping. OMG – the list goes on. If …
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Let me get something straight from the outset. I’m not calling you an idiot. My audience is way too intelligent for that. But what I would like to demonstrate today is that things get a little crazy around this time of year and it’s important to be careful of all …
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There’s no better time for a sweet tooth than Christmas. I’m licking my lips just thinking about what’s on offer in the coming weeks. And even if I can’t have all these cakes and eat them too, just looking at them makes me happy. They’re beautiful. Here’s a nice collection …
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Christmas provides all mums, dads, nanas, foodies and fanatics the chance to show off their skills in the kitchen. But while most of us are thinking about recipes and table centrepieces, have you considered non-edible ways to impress people? I’m talking with amazing dishwashing skills. Learn how to do this and I can …
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