Emma Healey 
Ever looked at your bank account and thought… where the heck did all my money go? 🙋♀️ Same. That’s exactly why I started giving myself a set of simple rules before spending. These 5 questions have saved me from countless impulse buys and that awful ‘what did I even buy?’ feeling. I first wrote this … Read more
This article was first published in 2015. Last month I wrote about how we live on a fixed budget. In that post, I mentioned that we lived in a starter home. I really should punch myself in the face for typing those words into my blog because I hate the term ‘starter home’. Let me tell … Read more
Are you considering downsizing your house to save money? Welcome to the club! Hello, my name is Emma, and in 2015, I was exactly where you are now. I won’t rehash our entire downsizing story (you can read it here if you like), but suffice to say we downsized so we would have more time … Read more
This easy peasy banana chocolate chip muffin recipe with oil is a weekly (sometimes more) happening in our home. They go great in lunchboxes or for morning tea at work. Part of the reason we can make these so frequently is the recipe doesn’t require butter. We use rice bran oil but any vegetable oil … Read more
Inside: Find a new pastime with this list of hobbies for mums. When I was growing up, my mum had lots of hobbies. On top of working full-time as a nurse (night shift so she could be home with us during the day), she took night courses in Calligraphy and Chinese cooking. She also knitted, … Read more
My name is Sarah, and I’m going to share some tips to save money by easily growing your own veggies. My wake-up call with money came when I added up the debts that we had and then worked out how long and hard we’d be working in order to pay them off. At that point, … Read more
You might think frugal living is reusing your coffee filters or giving up avocado toast. But it doesn’t have to be that. The frugal living tips below can help you save money without sacrificing your lifestyle. Yup – that’s right! Living a frugal life can be whatever you want – whether that’s cutting back on luxuries … Read more
Heading over to New Zealand and wondering about your transport options? Good news, mate – you’ve got Uber at your fingertips. It’s become a popular choice for both locals and travellers keen to zip around the cities. Whether you’re needing a lift to the majestic Aoraki/Mount Cook or a quick ride after a night out … Read more
The good ol’ swear jar. Parting the potty-mouthed with their pennies since forever. If colourful language is your swan song, but you have kids and don’t want them to sound feral, you might consider starting a swear jar. Use a swear jar to help you or your partner stop using curse words. These swear jar … Read more
Recent travels in Malaysia and Thailand saw me commit a faux pas completely unawares. This seemed to happen when I was in a cafe working, and would mindlessly place my backpack or purse on the floor. As the waitstaff rushed to lift my purse off the floor and onto a nearby chair, I wondered – … Read more