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I am happy to report that hubby and I sealed a deal on our new family home yesterday! Woohoo! Do I sound casual about it? If so, I’m lying. It was a horrible experience. Hubby and I looked at over 35 houses and bid on at least six of them before finally being ‘accepted’ into…

Looking for baby games or cheap things to do with baby? This extensive list delivers easy ways to save on your next adventure with baby. This list is handy if you are a new or stay-at-home mum or dad and you are looking for cheap adventures to fill your days. Print this list off or access…

There are many reasons why a busy mum or dad might want to save money and find cheap things to do with kids these school holidays. The number one reason I can think of is sanity! Perhaps you have already found some ways to save money in terms of cheap things to do with kids in…

There are many reasons why a busy mum or dad might want to save money and find cheap things to do with kids these school holidays. The number one reason I can think of is sanity! Perhaps you have already found some ways to save money in terms of cheap things to do with kids in…

Recently, I took a good look at my home and ways I could save more time and sanity. What exactly was driving me to the pantry for Tim Tams at 1.30pm in the middle of my workday?  Quick answer: The laundry! Then, I pondered Why does the smell of clean laundry make a woman like me…

I mentioned last week some nice ways to feel rich instantly including throwing a lavish party on the cheap. Here are a few of my own party tricks for a fun and inexpensive party. Room centrepiece Take a free-standing plant or tree. String up white fairy lights on the tree and add some fake flowers…

I love a party and especially a cheap party ideas. Parties are best thrown with creative flair! The following are some inexpensive party ideas from my 40th birthday, which were a hit! These party tricks make for a fun and inexpensive party and made my guests feel fantastic. My theme as ‘Phat on Funk’ and I…

FREE gift ideas your recipient will love you for I’ve always believed the best gift ideas are the ones involving thought and time. Recently a friend of ours (one of my hubby’s best mates) was celebrating a birthday. At a party my hubby got me to snap a cheesy photo of them together. He then enlarged…

Parties are a great excuse to pull those pink pumps out of your shoe cupboard, fiddle with accessories in the mirror and gloss those lips up with plumper. If you are feeling the effects of that awful winter weather throw a party! Gather your dearest friends and get started on organising a great little get…

When I consider my options in terms of free things to do this weekend, I just want to jump on a bicycle packed with tulips and ride around a paddock. Well, you get my drift. Free is fun! Free is frugal. Free is the most fun you can have and free doesn’t cost you a cent!…