D... there is a meat place called Tasman Meats which is in Werribee which sells really cheap meat and it's great! So maybe give that a try
D... there is a meat place called Tasman Meats which is in Werribee which sells really cheap meat and it's great! So maybe give that a try
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wow BB folk are a clever thrifty lot. awesome ideas
* cut out impromptu coffees at a coffee shop.
* insulate your home the best you can. you can get draft stopper, door and window seals for your whole home for under $50. the more heat/cool you loose the more you have to heat/cool. if you don't have it already, put good insulation in your roof (minimum rating of 4) - it is cheaper to do it yourself and isn't that hard. the upfront cost will bring you savings even in the first couple of years and you will wish you did it earlier especially if you have high energy bills.
* if you live in drier climate, in summer close your house up to keep out the day's radiant heat. use fans instead of airconditioners, they use heaps less energy.
* plant a vegie/herb garden from seeds which are cheaper than ready plants and gives you yummy food all year round and makes it feel like 'home'.
* do away with energy demanding appliances especially big flat screen TVs that cost the earth to buy and run. discover games to play with your family and friends. ie 'go out' at home with your family and friends having game nights where everyone brings a dish to share.
* if you have electric hot water system, turn it down a few degrees. most of the time they are set too high anyway and we have to 'cool' it down with cold water.
* reduce the limit on your credit card so that you have to think more about purchases each month and you have a better idea of how much you are spending.
just some suggestions. enjoy your new home and happy saving!
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