Just when you thought the pregnancy was over, the work begins. No-one tells you about the work to come, when bubs is kicking and gurgling in your lovely tum-tum. For many mums – pregnancy is glorious. The days spent on the couch, feeling a little kick will never be back once bubs is out. These …
Just because I’ve made a career out of penny-pinching, doesn’t mean that I don’t occasionally get swept up in the fantasy of a luxury lifestyle. If you’ve ever made the rookie error of signing up for one of those supposedly “secret” hotel websites, you probably know what I mean. It’s easy to be lured in …
Owning a boat is effectively the same thing as flushing your money down the toilet, but if you buy a boat you have the luxury of funding the boat mechanic industry before it goes down the drain for good. Of course, owning a boat does provide you with endless opportunities to create lasting memories with …
Guest Post: A vacation at a tropical destination, oh what joy! The sun, the cocktails, the warm wind tangling your locks – there are only a few things in life that can top that. As you take your pick of the numerous tropical destinations, there are many factors to consider when it comes to the …
The idea of working from home is a dream for many people. I find not having a boss looking over me is well, bliss. It’s awesome. It’s fantastic working for myself now and I don’t regret a moment after walking out of my last job. But the ride from leaving one’s day job to going …
We’re frantic most weeks. There’s slugging it out in supermarket aisles pushing trolleys for groceries. We’re shoving undies and socks in machines to get the laundry out before work. Busy mums are popping to the post office after school drop-off to post letters. Dads are waking up early making lunches and packing cars. Each …
When people think about financial health, they consider saving money or investments. But did you know financial health is also aligned with physical health? A recent study from the Business School at Washington University proved this: People who think about their future finances value their health more. A Duke University study relaxed people …
My hubby Richard and I share a dream. It’s a simple idea and one that takes us away from the grind of dishes, kid-wrangling and shoving laundry loads on. If you need inspiration, you’re going to love this story. It’s creativity, bliss, happiness and friendship all wrapped up in one nice little bow. Drumroll please…. …
If you’ve read my blog you’ll know there are a zillion ways to save. I’ve documented over 30,000+ ways time, money and sanity sanity saving tips over the past five years. The advice is real, practical and delivered fast. Here at the Savings Room saving money is fun and if you read the tips you’ll …
Whether you’re entering your first year of high-school or revising for university exams, studying is a fine art that not everyone can master. The tricks below will help you develop better study techniques, so you can study more efficiently and enjoy excellent grades. Write a study schedule – and factor in breaks! Before you …
