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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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                      Five senses | 300 ways to find happiness on a budget

                      by Penina Petersen
                      December 10, 2018
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                      Appealing to all five senses will make you happy! Yes it will! Recently someone asked me what makes me happy. I quickly rattled off a list of things in my life, which make me happy including time with my hubby and kids, writing, reading, playing guitar, a fantastic meal, cooking, working on a project, a sunset, Russian fudge, a glass of wine, an amazing run along the beach and a bike ride with the wind in my hair. I realised there are so many things in life that make me happy and that happiness is much to do with being grateful and appreciating all the little things in life that can make one happy.

                      But everyone’s version of happiness is different. Money makes a lot of people happy. Some people find happiness in buying a BMW and driving it around a rich neighbourhood. Other people enjoy the pleasure of living in a mansion where the drawers in the kitchen glide open with ease. I admit, that a kitchen like this would make me happy! But for now I’m happy with my little renovation challenge at home because it presents us with such a challenge both in time and money! I do admit that having more money would make most people happy!

                      Academics define happiness in a variety of ways. Scientists might say there are mix of factors, which might combine a persons biological and psychological state. While the arty and philosophical types might see happiness as flourishing in a good life through working on the higher senses. There are plenty of theories out there, all of which would hold some ground.

                      After reading a lot of these theories I got thinking about the five senses, and how we move through the day. We use our five senses to feel, hear, see, smell and taste daily. If I cuddle my daughter I rub my hand through her beautiful hair. This makes me happy. When I’m driving to work I turn a great song up extra loud and sing to it. This makes me happy. On the way home from work I might see a beautiful sunset at the beach. This invokes the emotion of happiness in me. Finally, when I smell a roast cooking in my oven, this makes me happy.

                      Once I started thinking of happiness in terms of the five senses, I decided to put together a long list of the kinds of things we feel, hear, see, smell and taste daily which can envoke feelings of happiness. I felt that there are too many theories out there that seem impractical in there application.

                      So this is my big list of 300 ways to find happiness! Keep this list handy and add to it using the Happiness Printables in the Savings Room. Create your own list of what makes you happy and refer to it daily to be more grateful and appreciate life more. Take photos of what makes you happy and post them on Facebook. Over time you will have a wonderful collection of what makes you happy according to the five senses. Be sure to check out my Pinterest Board on what makes me happy! Whether you love a bubble bath, a baby’s giggle, a rainbow, the smell of vanilla or tasting blue cheese, you will find inspiration here!

                      Keep this list handy if want to appreciate life more and be grateful. Add your own items to this list to personalise it. We have a sheet in PRINTABLES you can use to document times when you feel happy.

                      Five senses | Feel happiness

                      • A bubble bath
                      • A facial
                      • A great hug
                      • A hot shower
                      • A hot spa
                      • A hug from your soul mate
                      • A letter to a friend
                      • A mind holiday
                      • A mohair blanket
                      • A newly bathed baby
                      • A second chance
                      • A snowball
                      • A sore gut from laughing
                      • A travel bag in your hand
                      • A wonderfully soft pillow
                      • An awesome run
                      • Baby’s fingers
                      • Baby’s toes
                      • Bare feet
                      • Bare feet on sand
                      • Bare feet on the grass
                      • Building a cubby house
                      • Building something
                      • Candyfloss
                      • Cash you found in your pocket
                      • Clean hair and skin
                      • Creating something
                      • Deep sleep
                      • Facing a fear
                      • Feeling energetic
                      • Feeling loved
                      • Finding your true gift
                      • Fresh pillowcases and sheets
                      • Freshly brushed teeth
                      • Getting lucky
                      • Giggles in your gut
                      • Good health
                      • Having an awesome dream
                      • Holding hands with your child
                      • Holding hands with a soul mate
                      • Hugs at Christmas
                      • Inventing something
                      • Just feeling good
                      • Love butterflies
                      • Mental strength
                      • Moisturiser
                      • New books in a shop
                      • Pages of an inspirational book
                      • Physical strength
                      • Picking a blade of grass
                      • Picking a flower
                      • Sand between your toes
                      • Sitting by a fire
                      • Swimming in the ocean
                      • The euphoria of exercise
                      • The rhythm of dance
                      • The shade of an old tree
                      • The steering wheel on a road trip
                      • The sun warming your bones
                      • The warmth of shelter
                      • The wind on a swing
                      • Therapeutic shoes
                      • Time alone
                      • Time in a sauna
                      • Turning on a foot spa
                      • Waking from a fantastic dream
                      • Warm slippers on cold feet
                      • Weekend freedom
                      • Wind on your skin
                      • Wiping happy tears
                      • You in your skin
                      • You under a sprinkler
                      • Your baby inside you
                      • Your bed after a long day
                      • Your breath going in and out
                      • Your bum on a slide
                      • Your kid’s love in a hug
                      • Your partner’s skin
                      • Your pet’s fur

                      Five senses | Hear happiness

                      • A baby’s coo
                      • A baby’s giggle
                      • A beautiful foreign language
                      • A beautiful singing voice
                      • A cat purring
                      • A great new song
                      • A great piece of advice
                      • A guitar strumming
                      • A heartfelt thank you
                      • A loved one’s voice
                      • A music box
                      • A parent being patient
                      • A popping cork
                      • A roaring crowd
                      • A scream of joy
                      • Adults being silly
                      • Adults laughing
                      • An amazing speech
                      • An audience clapping
                      • An inspirational story
                      • Being yourself with friends
                      • Birds at dawn
                      • Children being silly
                      • Children laughing
                      • Crowd clapping
                      • Drums
                      • Family on the phone
                      • Family arriving home
                      • Friends laughing at your jokes
                      • Guitar strumming
                      • Hearing ‘I love you’
                      • Hearing a nice compliment
                      • Jokes on TV
                      • Kids in the bath
                      • Kids laughing as they swim
                      • Kids opening presents at Xmas
                      • Kids playing at the beach
                      • Listening to the rain
                      • Listening to the rain from bed
                      • Live music
                      • Music in your dreams
                      • People congratulating you
                      • People on a roller coaster
                      • People singing happy birthday
                      • Quiet after a long day
                      • Radio jokes
                      • Rain on the roof
                      • Screams at a sports match
                      • Silence
                      • Someone singing to you
                      • Someone saying thank you
                      • Talk back radio stories
                      • The buzz of city traffic
                      • The crackle of a fire
                      • The music in your headphones
                      • The ocean
                      • The ocean on holiday
                      • The peace of a sleep in
                      • The ring of a long distance call
                      • The roar of a plane you are on
                      • The scream from good luck
                      • The silence at night
                      • The silver lining in a story
                      • Waterfalls
                      • Your neighbours
                      • You mentoring a young person
                      • Your child’s breath as they sleep
                      • Your family planning a holiday
                      • Your happiness fulfilling a dream
                      • Your own laugh
                      • Your partner’s voice

                      Five senses | See happiness

                      • A baby smiling
                      • A baby’s new crawl
                      • A baby’s new walk
                      • A child being born
                      • A curious monkey
                      • A glance from the opposite sex
                      • A great movie
                      • A kid surprised
                      • A miracle occurring
                      • A mother’s pride
                      • A moving art piece
                      • A mum hugging a baby tight
                      • A person blushing
                      • A rainbow
                      • A smile from a stranger
                      • Airport hugs
                      • Amazing art
                      • An artist painting
                      • An awesome movie
                      • Balloons
                      • Butterflies
                      • Children singing on stage
                      • Children’s writing
                      • Families reuniting
                      • Flowers blooming
                      • Flowers in a beautiful garden
                      • Friends meeting up
                      • Gerberas
                      • Kids playing in puddles
                      • Painting a canvas
                      • People on their bikes
                      • Puppies in pet shops
                      • Shapes in clouds
                      • Someone flirting
                      • Sunflowers
                      • Sunrises
                      • Sunsets
                      • The man of your dreams
                      • The Mediterranean in the spring
                      • The ocean and sky
                      • The woman of your dreams
                      • Tulips
                      • View from a cliff
                      • Watching life at the park
                      • Words in a great blog
                      • You building something
                      • You looking your best
                      • Your dreams materialise

                      Five senses | Smell happiness

                      • A cake baking
                      • A nana’s perfume
                      • A pinecone
                      • A Queen of the Night flower
                      • A roast baking
                      • A rose
                      • A soap shop
                      • A sparkling kitchen
                      • Baby powder
                      • Bacon and Eggs
                      • Basil
                      • Bread at the bakery
                      • Campfires
                      • Candy-floss
                      • Cherries
                      • Christmas trees
                      • Coconut oil
                      • Coffee brewing
                      • Cologne
                      • Coriander
                      • Eucalyptus Oil
                      • Fresh laundry
                      • Fresh paint
                      • Freshly cut grass
                      • Leather
                      • Pages in a new book
                      • Perfume
                      • Popcorn
                      • Scented candles
                      • Shampoo
                      • Summer evenings
                      • The air in spring
                      • The ocean
                      • The rain on your face
                      • The smell of home
                      • The smell of rain
                      • Vanilla

                      Five senses | Talk to happiness

                      • Aunty
                      • Brothers
                      • Cousins
                      • Electric conversation
                      • Father
                      • Friends in the schoolyard
                      • Granddad
                      • Grandma
                      • Inspirational people
                      • Meet your mentor
                      • Mother
                      • New friends
                      • New people
                      • Old friends
                      • Santa
                      • Sister
                      • Someone in need
                      • Someone who loves you
                      • Tell a child a story
                      • The aged
                      • Uncle

                      Five senses | Taste happiness

                      • A crunchy apple
                      • A fresh sandwich
                      • A full glass of milk
                      • A garden tomato
                      • A gourmet recipe
                      • A great burger
                      • A great wine
                      • A homemade meat pie
                      • A perfect steak
                      • A quenching cup of tea
                      • A refreshing beer
                      • A roast dinner
                      • An auntie’s chocolate cake
                      • An icy pole
                      • Blue cheese
                      • Candyfloss
                      • Caramel square
                      • Cheese and crackers
                      • Chocolate
                      • Christmas mince tarts
                      • Drinking water
                      • Fresh bagels
                      • Fresh herbs
                      • Fresh pesto
                      • Garlic in a recipe
                      • Grapes
                      • Great Champagne
                      • Greek salad
                      • Hokey-pokey ice cream
                      • Homemade hummus
                      • Hot chocolate
                      • Hot chocolate
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                      Lots of tests, experiments and labels happening at...

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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 #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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                      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...

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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 ...

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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? ...

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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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                      Acronyms are a great way to remember important ...

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                      Acronyms are a great way to remember important ideas. Here’s one I created for the word save. I hope to works for you. #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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                      Meat is getting expensive post COVID. This a a ...

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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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