The Joyful Frugalista, Author at The Joyful Frugalista

Frugal February: number crunching

How important is it to crunch the numbers? Did you know that by running the maths and seeking a better deal you could save thousands?

Last month I signed up as a landlord under an affordable housing scheme run by YWCA Canberra called Rentwell.

This February, we are tightening our belts (hopefully literally) and embracing Frugal February! We’re back to basics and going to enjoy it.

Are lamingtons Australian or New Zealand? And does it even matter? I have fun making green, gold and chocolate lamingtons.

Ah, 2020 the year that was. I look back and find things that I can actually celebrate. And I’m looking forward to 2021. Are you?

This year, I’ve really delved into my love of jigsaw puzzles. Rather than hoarding completed puzzles in my cupboard, I gift them on.

One of my minimalist friends is moving, so she wants less rather than more stuff. Respecting that, I gave her a few small things .

What do you do with glass jars? I wash mine and either make jams or gift them on – in this case to The Food Co-op, Canberra.

I love picking plums in summer – and it was lovely to have the opportunity to pick some plums from the backyard of someone in my community.

Holidays and summer – perfect time for cleaning. We upgraded to a new vacuum cleaner and gave away the old one on Buy Nothing.