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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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My jade plant is flowering! I was gifted this arou My jade plant is flowering! I was gifted this around seven years ago and this is the first time it's flowered. I'm overjoyed

Jade trees are often used in fengshui. A plant by your front door - or most appropriate auspicious place - can bring in abundance.

And as it happens it IS a particularly auspicious time for me with lots of good things happening, including my latest book going gangbusters. 

Do you have a jade tree? If so, where do you place yours? And did it bring you good luck?

#thejoyfulfrugalista #fengshui #风水 #manifestingabundance
This is Australia... came home to my inner city ap This is Australia... came home to my inner city apartment to find a kangaroo in front of the door. It was a bit distressed so we were careful to avoid going near her. The rangers were called and its gone now.

I used to laugh when people thought that kangaroos bounded down our main streets -  sometimes they actually do.
About to speak on #ausbiz! About to speak on #ausbiz!
Happy fathers day to dad's out there. This is a mo Happy fathers day to dad's out there. This is a mocha cake my boys and I made for their dad. They were very excited to make this. Coparenting has its challenges, but at the end of the day it's any working together for the kids.

#fathersday #chocolatecake
Do you feel guilty about being a parent and trying Do you feel guilty about being a parent and trying to save the planet? Some sage advice from Mia Swainson on my latest podcast about feeling good about what you're doing. @happy_planet_living
Some of the many ways in which I save money when g Some of the many ways in which I save money when grocery shopping. What do you do to save? My latest book, How to Pay Off Your Mortgage in 10 Years, has even more tips.
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