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Black Friday - shopping strategies
November 27, 2024 The Joyful Frugalista

Black Friday – it’s not too late for a bargain

Secret shopping strategies Have you been bombarded with ‘hurry ends soon’ ads

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Piggy bank
January 20, 2024

How small amounts paid off your mortgage make a big difference

January 17, 2024

Good bye 2023 and welcome to a Buy Nothing year

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June 4, 2023

What’s the deal with women and superannuation?

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Author of The Joyful Frugalista, host of The Joyful Frugalista podcast, founder of The Joyful Business Club and living large yet frugally.

How does frugal living and good money management m How does frugal living and good money management make a difference? I got my husband, Neil, onto the podcast to talk about frugal tips and money management. He even manages some cruise tips!
My husband, Neil, travels a lot for work and often My husband, Neil, travels a lot for work and often he is in a hotel for weeks. He's come up with some tips for healthy and affordable eating. But there are certain things he won't do.
So, I invited my husband, Neil, onto the podcast. So, I invited my husband, Neil, onto the podcast. And I started by asking him who was more frugal: him or me? Check out the full interview on The Joyful Frugalista podcast.
Last weekend, hubby and I visited the stunning @cu Last weekend, hubby and I visited the stunning @cupittsestate as part of his birthday weekend.  Yes, a whole weekend! A random decision to follow a street sign led us to this vineyard and restaurant, where we enjoyed yummy fennel pork 🍕 with an amazing view.

Coming home this week I couldn't help but try to replicate. The last two photos are of my homemade pizzas, including a potato one. 

It reminds me a bit of The Castle. "Why would you want to eat at a restaurant?" Well, many reasons including service, experience, new flavours and the view. But cooking au home certainly helps save money - and then ensure you have money to splurge now and then. 

Do you enjoy recreating memorable restaurant meals at home? 

##thejoyfulfrugalista #frugalliving #frugal
A little bit of early spring from my front yard. E A little bit of early spring from my front yard. Every year when the flowers come out, I get this urge to start spring cleaning! Today it was cleaning out stuff in the kitchen, and finding places for things on my bench top that had been multiplying by stealth.

Are you in spring cleaning mode?
Dressing up in purple for Wear It Purple Day. Purp Dressing up in purple for Wear It Purple Day. Purple happens to be my favourite colour so this one was easy. I especially love my Japanese purple sakura earrings - a find from @savers_au in Footscray.

#wearitpurple #thejoyfulfrugalista
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Black Friday - shopping strategies
November 27, 2024 Uncategorized

Black Friday – it’s not too late for a bargain

Secret shopping strategies Have you been bombarded with ‘hurry ends soon’ ads for Black Friday? The sales might be on

Continue reading
Piggy bank
January 20, 2024 Mortgage

How small amounts paid off your mortgage make a big difference

It can feel daunting to be faced with a large mortgage. But even little bits, paid over time, will help you pay it off. This is a sponsored post by Grow My Money, a platform that provides cashback for purchases.

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January 17, 2024 decluttering

Good bye 2023 and welcome to a Buy Nothing year

2023 – what a year. And I’m looking forward to 2024. 2023 the year that wasn’t Zen I’m super late

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a woman in plaid blazer using her laptop
June 4, 2023 Financial

What’s the deal with women and superannuation?

CEO and Founder of Super-Rewards, Pascale Helyar-Moray, talks about the gender pay gap and how it impacts women and their superannuation.

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September 24, 2022 Relationships

Attracting an abundant relationship

While a man is not a financial plan, it’s also important to attract the write man (or woman) in order to be abundant. Relationship expert Suzannah Galland shares advice for attracting the right person into your life.

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September 7, 2022 Holidays

Are timeshare vacations worth it?

Ever been talked into a timeshare presentation? We were. This post details our views on Hilton Grand Vacations.

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Pots of baby tomato plants
July 7, 2022 Canberra / Gardening

Seven Ways to Save Money in the Garden

With the high cost of produce, how best to save money gardening at home? In this guest blog post, Food2Soil shares some tips and tricks.

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April 9, 2022 Financial / Uncategorized

Honesty and money

It’s not about scoring a bargain at any cost. How you handle your money is a litmus test for trust – and karma goes around.

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January 31, 2022 Financial

I changed super funds in less than ten minutes

It took me less than ten minutes to create a new superannuation (and my husband even less). Find out how we did it.

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January 16, 2022 Frugal

Seven ways to save money on back-to-school expenses

It’s almost time to head back to school. And that means more expenses. Save money an your sanity with these seven tips

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