Xmas decorations are fun. I love the time of year I get to dig around the shed looking for our old box of Christmas decorations. When I find the box, I call the kids with urgency. But since my kids are usually taken up with more exciting endeavours like Minecraft …
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Summer activities for kids are cheap if you open the back door and set the kids free. The garden is an amazing adventure playground! In the days before digital kids were happy to dig a hole in the garden. They were content to study a snail in the wild or jump on …
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While I enjoy housekeeping and speed cleaning my home with Doof Doof blaring through my headphones, I can think of better ways to spend time. For instance, instead of cleaning toilets in my home, I could spend more time collecting home renovation ideas or learning how to make the perfect Chicken …
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Home cleaning is one of life realities. Personally I’d rather be out on a bike ride, making cupcakes with the kids or flipping through home design books than doing domestic duties! Of course, for all of us laundry is a fact of life and having that washing machine spinning …
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In terms of motivation, winter isn’t exactly the season most of us bound out of bed, full of life, ready to take on the world. No. It is just too easy to roll over and snuggle up under the covers than brave the beaches and fierce winds for a light …
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Family photos are a wonderful piece of life’s tapestry. I remember the worn cane picnic basket my mum would keep all our family pics in. On random Sunday afternoons, she would pull those pictures of afros and bell-bottoms out and enjoy a giggle over the kitchen table while dipping a tea …
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Grocery shopping is fun when saving money is an obsession and goal. It’s heartwarming sneaking around a supermarket. Checking labels, prices and specials is worthwhile when you know the end result is save-licious cash! More grocery savings means more money towards a deluxe kitchen for a renovation project, a holiday in …
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Mums and dads love cheap baby clothes. There’s no question about that. Personally, I try to find suppliers (mums ahead of me) who pack bags full of designer baby gear, the clothes folded neatly into piles, smelling like cuddly and delivered with a smile as cute as their baby’s first …
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I’m saving money on home decorating and the task is easy with a little imagination and creativity. Anything is possible! After venturing to my local Savers store today I was unable to find what I was looking for. Since we just purchased an old home, which is ripe for renovation, we …
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Hi there! I’m Penina Petersen and I’m mostly known in Australia, New Zealand and abroad for my book Table Tucker, a revolutionary cooking system which helps consumers save thousands on groceries every year, while only cooking three nights each week. It’s been quite a journey! I’ve been on quite a journey …
