Emma Healey 
Being a parent and trying to juggle paid work — even part-time — is a genuine challenge. With endless commitments and unexpected demands cropping up every day, finding something with a truly flexible schedule is rare. Mystery shopping (and its higher-paying cousin, qualitative research) could be exactly what you’re looking for. You choose when to … Read more
The process of getting out of debt can be a long and challenging journey, but it’s important to remember that it’s not impossible. There are other people who have been in the exact same situation as you are, if not worse, and they made choices that completely turned around their financial situations and got their … Read more
Who knew people would be so interested in the things I stopped buying to save money and get out of debt? Turns out we’re all just money voyeurs! No worries, that’s why I blog about money. To share everything I’ve learnt in my journey to financial freedom. Firstly, a bit of background. I had around … Read more
More and more New Zealanders are looking for ways to make money online—whether it’s launching a side hustle, building a full-time income, or simply adding a bit of extra cash to the budget. The pandemic changed the way we work, and now that it’s behind us, many people are embracing the flexibility of remote work. … Read more
When it comes to free samples, NZers are totally on board. Who doesn’t love free stuff? The chance to try something new – or enjoy something you already like – without any cost is a rare treat. The highlight of anyone’s visit to the supermarket is stumbling across the in-house taste testers, and who doesn’t … Read more
If you want to take paid surveys for vouchers or as a way of making extra income, you can’t go past Valued Opinions as a legit survey site in New Zealand. There are many reasons I consider Valued Opinions to be one of the best survey sites in New Zealand, so in this Valued Opinions … Read more
These days, everyone needs to think about being frugal in the kitchen. A great way to save money when cooking for your family is to find creative, healthy, and inexpensive ways to bulk up meals. By adding volume to your dishes with budget-friendly ingredients, you can stretch your grocery budget further without sacrificing taste or … Read more
If you want to make extra money as a mum without paying for childcare you need to think outside the box. Finding a part-time job to fit your lifestyle can be the perfect way to increase your income and get you out of the house. These part-time job ideas include jobs that can be done … Read more
Toluna is one of my favourite paid surveys sites in New Zealand. To show you why I enjoy this site so much I wanted to do a Toluna NZ review so you can decide if this is a good survey site for you to join. Firstly, a quick look around the Toluna dashboard (you can … Read more
I love eating out. My budget doesn’t. That’s why I love discovering restaurants with kids eat free offers. Not only does trying out a new kids eat free Christchurch restaurant save money, but they are also usually kid-friendly with staff and facilities receptive to and accepting of our delightful little moonbeams. Note – most kids eat … Read more