While I do enjoy shopping, I’m not too keen on spending too much money on clothes, if I can help it. Sure, I do, like everyone else, buy new clothes from time to time, but I tend to shop seasonal sales mostly and I also buy second-hand. If I can, I will also look for […]
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Vouchers and Deals September 2018
Discounts, deals, vouchers, coupons, rewards…Slowly but surely these are becoming a trending topic in SA, and everyone seems to be on the lookout for a deal or two here and there, and I’m no exception. While I’m not in the market for anything expensive, or big, at the moment, I am always on the lookout […]
Fuel Saving Tips
My car was pretty low on fuel last week so I stopped at a garage to fill up. Five minutes later I was horrified to find out that it now costs me over R600.00 to fill up the tank in my car! My car uses unleaded 95, which I know is more expensive than both […]
Grocery Savings & Deals in July
My July grocery shopping trip consisted of a very quick trip to the shops this month indeed! I did not want to be out in the cold for any longer than necessary: my shopping list was short, and I only included the items which absolutely needed replenishing, having made a plan to rely on […]
A Visit to Trig Distributors in Chloorko...
One of my readers recently suggested I visit the Trig Distributors shop in Chloorkop, so I decided to give it a go. Needless to say, I was curious to see what’s on offer and what the prices are like. I love bargain shops! And I can tell you straight away, that I wasn’t disappointed! […]
Grocery Savings & Deals in May
Shopping for groceries this month was a breeze. I went grocery shopping on Saturday morning and because I decided to leave the house quite early, just before 8am, the shops were still quiet for a good hour or two, even though it was month end. I went through all the inserts in our local newspaper […]
Should You Buy Fruits & Veggies in Bulk
What do you think? I’ve heard some people say, yes, we should buy fruits and veggies in bulk and in season, and I’ve heard others say, no. Over the last couple of years I’ve gotten into the habit of buying both fruits and vegetables in bulk for us. The main reason for this, of course, […]
20 Top Tips to Save Money on a Tight Bud...
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 be […]
Grocery Finds & Savings in August
August this year was definitely an ‘easy’ month for us in that I didn’t have to do a whole lot of grocery shopping! I am glad that I’m under the budget for the month and we should be more than alright for the month ahead as far as groceries are concerned. One of the […]
6 Healthy & Inexpensive Lunchbox Snacks
If you’re anything like me, you’re most probably always on the lookout for healthy and inexpensive snacks to pack in your lunchbox for work. No one really wants to nibble on the same foods day in, day out so I’m always exploring new options. I’m sure you are as well! While I like chips […]
3 Money Savers from Westpack Lifestyle
I only occasionally shop at Westpack Lifestyle though I know most of us, who are fans, could probably spend a good couple of hours looking around! This month I needed to stock up on some of the items that I regularly buy, and use, so I thought I would share my top 3 household items […]
The Most Affordable Travel Sewing Kit
Last week I had quite an embarrassing moment at work! Just as I’d arrived, and sat down in my chair, a little something on my leggings caught the corner of my eye: it was a hole in my garment, about the size of a green pea, and very, very visible! I had no idea how […]
Basic Grocery List on a Budget
Quite a few of my readers have been searching for a Basic Grocery List on a Budget in South Africa over the past few months. I have been meaning to write a post about this but have been delaying somewhat because I seem to be writing far too many posts about food these days! While […]
Which bar of soap lasts the longest?
I am always on the lookout for the most value for my Rand. There have been times when I’ve bought cheaper bars of soap and been terribly disappointed: either the soaps didn’t lather nicely or they lathered too much, and simply diminished too quickly. As a general rule, If I go through any cheap item […]
How We Avoid Food Waste in the Kitchen
I don’t like to waste anything, especially not food. Sometimes, sure, it just happens. Food goes off or becomes mouldy, perhaps it was too hot or it was left in the fridge for too long. We’ve all been there and done that at some stage but that’s not to say that we shouldn’t make a […]
Frugal February
Stealthy Wealth has challenged us all to a Frugal February month. I like the idea of challenging ourselves on a daily basis to be less wasteful, more frugal and more resourceful with what we have. This allows us to save as much money as we can along the way – to invest or to pay […]