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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 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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January 2, 2022 Frugal

2021 in review: a year of twists, turns, dead ends and success

Last year required a lot of resilience. Yet through it, I got serious with ETFs, wrote another book and developed a website. Yah!

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Ricotta and rocket pizza
September 11, 2021 Uncategorized

$5 Friday: homemade ricotta

Running low on cheese? No problems with this super easy and frugal recipe for ricotta cheese that can be made with powdered milk

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A bottle of eucalyptus surface spray
September 11, 2021 Uncategorized

Miracle disinfectant surface spray

Are you experiencing spring clean fever? This recipe for a miracle disinfectant surface spray is super cheap and super effective.

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Girl reading a book
May 2, 2021 Uncategorized

Save money: read books

Reading is one of the most frugal hobbies you can have, and in this blog post I outline ways that you can read cheaply or even for free.

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March 11, 2021 Uncategorized

Every meal is a breeze with Everyplate

Trying out a new dinner solution called EveryPlate and enjoying the easy peasey experience – as are my kids.

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January 21, 2021 Uncategorized

New year, new goals, new money

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?

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December 30, 2020 Joyfulgiving366 / Uncategorized

Joyful Giving – what to give a friend who is moving?

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

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December 28, 2020 Joyfulgiving366 / Uncategorized

Joyful Giving – CDs

CDs – remember those? While cleaning out I found a pile beneath our bed and gifted them to a DJ friend. Such memories!

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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.

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First wattle flowers of the season. Do you love or First wattle flowers of the season. Do you love or hate them?

#wattle #nature #flowers #australiana
When you are dining out and it's time to settle th When you are dining out and it's time to settle the bill, what do you do?  Do you split with friends?  Do you pay cash, or do you use an app?  How do you manage when one person orders steak and cocktails, and someone has soup or salad?

This can be a contested and difficult issue, especially when economic times are tough.
Sticky date putting time. Do you like retro classi Sticky date putting time. Do you like retro classics? The good thing is that this looks fancy and is also frugal. 

#stickydatepudding #frugalfood #thejoyfulfrugalista #pudding
It's not about how much money you accumulate, but It's not about how much money you accumulate, but rather, about ensuring that have joy with the abundance in your life.  I had a great chat with Adam on the Welcome to Day One: Where Your Stories Begin podcast.  Please check out the podcast and related episodes on other startups.

@WelcometoDayOne

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Would you buy this? Strawberry milk purchased on a Would you buy this? Strawberry milk purchased on a recent trip to Melbourne as a treat for my kids. It was one day off the best before and disappeared in three days.

#bestbefore #markowns #discounts #discountshopping
And that's a wrap! Just finished three days narrat And that's a wrap! Just finished three days narrating The Joyful Startup Guide. Many thanks to @bolindaaudio for having me. I'm looking forward to sharing it with my listeners soon.

#thejoyfulfrugalista #thejoyfulstartupguide @joyfulbusinessclub
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