There is something about January that always sends me a bit nutty. It's kind of a non-month for me. I can't quite organise myself, I...

I was contacted by "Jenna" last week asking for help with a major life change. Jenna is a nurse, five months pregnant with her fi...

Pebbledash picked it up, I am turning 61, not 62! Thanks Diana. Meryl, one of the volunteers I work with picked it up too. When I mentioned ...

We have come to the sad realisation that we are not makings ends meet. In the past month our fuel costs have risen from $120 a month to $150...

Pebbledash picked it up, I am turning 61, not 62! Thanks Diana. Meryl, one of the volunteers I work with picked it up too. When I mention...

I finished the frugal living book on Friday, mainly because I dragged it out by doing bits and pieces that had nothing to do with the book,...

Thank you so much for your good wishes for Kerry, Sunny and the baby.  We, and they, appreciate everyone of them.  It's been a while si...

I've never seen financial conditions like those we have now. The cost of living is increasing in Australia, I'm affected by it and I...

On the weekend, I received a message from a reader, "Emma", who is about to leave paid work and will stay at home to manage the f...

I received a comment on my last post from Kellylynn who wants to know how she can start living a more sustainable, simple life. This is par...

Simple life is usually about the little things - small steps, tracking small amounts of money spent during the day, taking time for yourself...

I was so happy with the feedback from my guest post here last week, thank you all for your kind comments. It’s lovely to hear from others li...

It was a strange Christmas in Australia. The expected shopping downturn didn't happen and people kept spending just like they always do...