With the VAT increase in April, I wasn’t quite sure what to expect in terms of price increases of food when I ventured for my monthly grocery shop last month. I can certainly tell you that I’m as happy as can be, and so grateful, that I have my small stockpile going. I cannot […]
If you’ve read my post South Africa’s Most Romantic Cities, you’ll know that we were planning a trip! At the time, we weren’t quite decided where we were going to but now I can tell you that we decided to go to Ballito. We drove down to Ballito and stayed for a few short, […]
February is known as the month of love. But chocolates and roses aside, February is also the perfect time of the year for a quiet and relaxing getaway somewhere along the coast, with a whole lot of budget options for out-of-season accommodation, reduced airfares to some of South Africa’s most romantic cities and towns […]
All things considered, January was a good month. I know that January can certainly be a very difficult month, which has also quite often been the case for us but not this year though, and I’m very grateful for that. Towards the end of last year there were so many good specials and […]
Selling your car can be a very stressful affair. I’m sure we’ve all had to deal with that at some point in our lives. I remember when we last decided to sell a car a few years ago, how much work, stress and worry that was for us! As we were not in the […]
Now that I’m back at work, I’ve been on the lookout for some new items of clothing to add to my work wardrobe. And I just love this time of year when we can take advantage of summer sales to buy items, not only to wear for the remainder of the season, but […]
What do you do when the bar of soap you’re been using is down to its last little sliver? Do you simply throw that little piece away? Or do you keep using it until the very last bit of it crumbles down the drain? I’ve tried that and I didn’t quite like the fact […]
This is such a yummy and easy little dish to prepare. Sure, you could simply buy a tin of curried baked beans but trust me, this is much, much tastier! One of my readers was kind enough to share this lovely recipe with me, and my husband and I have been enjoying this […]
When I heard about the Best Before shop opening in Sandton last week, I just had to go have a look! I was curious to see what’s available and what their prices are like. The Best Before shop sells discounted, non-perishable foods, toiletries and household goods that are near, or just past, their […]
And did you manage to snag a few bargains? I hope so. I’m just glad all the hype leading up to Black Friday sales in South Africa is finally over. Phew! It’s done. Am I happy about some of the Black Friday bargains I’ve found? Yes, definitely. I wasn’t in the market for […]
If you’ve been thinking about getting a fibre internet connection for your home but don’t really know where or how to start comparing products and pricing, then here is the perfect online tool for you – FibreTiger. The website FibreTiger showcases and compares all the available fibre packages from all the fibre network providers […]
We’ve all been there at some point – on a very tight budget. Perhaps you are trying to pay off debt. Perhaps you or your spouse are unemployed. Perhaps you are simply not earning enough to cover expenses. Perhaps you are looking after a younger sibling or an extended family member. Life can […]
If you’ve read my post Frugal Shopping: Coupons, Specials & Rewards, you’ll know that I’m a big fan of store rewards, vouchers and coupons. Yes, every bit of savings on our groceries counts! One of the rewards programmes I use is the Woolworths WRewards. I use my card whenever I shop at one […]
Shortly after Frugal in SA was mentioned in the Sunday Times, I was contacted by a journalist for an interview via email for an article on Stockpiling. Was I excited again? Absolutely! The article was first published in the DRUM magazine (12th October) and it is now published in YOU and Huisgenoot as […]
It’s very frustrating when that last bit of shampoo, conditioner, face wash or hand lotion is stuck at the bottom of the bottle, and tipping the bottle upside down no longer yields any results! I really don’t like wasting anything, if I can help it, and especially because I know that even after the […]
Ever since our last road trip to Botswana in May last year, I’ve been wishing for us to take another trip exploring this part of the world. We love to travel on a budget whenever we can, and there are so many places on this beautiful African continent that we have yet to experience! […]
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