The Massive Money Saving Checklist! How would you like to save thousands of dollars over the course of a year… Without feeling like you’re living a life of constant denial? You would? Well, read on! This list includes 200 money saving hints and tips you can use to save thousands of dollars over the course of …
Anyone who knows me, knows how ironic it is that I’m writing a piece about clothes, even if it is about the 10 item wardrobe and not what’s trendy this season. This is because I’m generally known for my casual approach to my wardrobe. My signature look is jeans and a t-shirt. That’s been my …
Christmas is just a couple of weeks away and I admit, my excitement levels are building. Finally! I’ll have an excuse to watch all my favorite Christmas movies. Here in Australia, Christmas is not a time of log fires, hot cocoa and ice rimmed windows. Instead, it tends to be hot. Sometimes very hot. And, always, there’s …
What is a vision board? A vision board can be many things but one thing it isn’t is a collection of items to be willed into being. A vision board is a venue for the images, words and ideas you’re drawn to. It lets you collect all those images that catch your eye or stir an emotional response …
We’ve all had them, haven’t we? One of those days… The days when it seems nothing’s going quite right. Money is tight. You don’t know if you’re heading in the right direction. You’re not sure if what you’re doing is working. Or, all that, plus you burned the bottom of the pan when you were …
Reasons to own less stuff… How many reasons do you need? It would be easy to put together a list of 10, 20… Maybe even 100 valid reasons to own less stuff. The truth is though, there are only four that really matter: More Money More Happiness More Freedom Less Stress I’m all for owning …
The guiding principal of getting ahead financially is to spend less than you earn and save or invest the rest. The theory is, if you do that over the length of your working life you’ll have a nest egg to provide for a comfortable retirement. If you’re really focused and dedicated, you might even retire early. …
When money is tight, you need to be honest with yourself and then you need to get really creative. Obviously, finding ways to increase your income are important, too but sometimes it’s just not possible to commit any extra time or energy to earning more money. If that’s you, then, these simple tips might help …
October is my birthday month, and just like a change of season, a birthday month is the perfect time to reflect on recent lessons and give some thought to dreams and plans for the next 12 months. The last 12 months have had their challenges, both personal and professional. But, you know what Neitzsche says: …
My home is my workplace, but it’s also my haven so it has to be comfortable and cozy. Keeping it cozy without spending a lot of money has always been important to me. It’s not always neat, but it is welcoming. I live in a partially renovated Victorian cottage (similar to this one). It’s timber …
We should all make the most of every day. Since I made the decision to join Sarah in her quest to reach $10k earnings (freelance & website) per month by the end of October 2016, I’ve realised I need to get a lot better at making the most of my day. I might not have …
Why would you need to learn how to make money from home? Because sometimes, living a frugal lifestyle is not enough. Sometimes, the bills outpace your income or if you’re like me, your income drops suddenly and you need to make up the shortfall. Finding new ways to add to the revenue side of your …