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$50/week – 26 March, splurging out

This week I went shopping. I really went shopping. For the first time in months I used a shopping trolley

Happy New Year! Happy Chinese New Year that is – 新年快乐，or the more common 恭喜发财 (congratulations and prosperity).

Hmmm, the scent of orange peel and its connection with Christmas. Orange peel is an essential ingredient in many Christmasy

Sometimes I like to cook things to amuse my young boys. Occasionally they tell me they want to eat poo poo

I have new Ms Frugal Ears business cards. I am quietly proud of them. On the front I describe myself

I am halfway through a pledge not to buy any more clothing for twelve months. And through it, I am