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Reducing Wastage

If you’re trying to save money and reduce wastage, your freezer can be your best friend. Don’t serve out more on a plate than people can eat. They can always come back for more is still hungry. Then freeze any casseroles or crock pot meal that are not dished out and put them in the freezer. They then only have to be defrosted and heated for a quick casual meal. Buy vegetables when they are on special. We have found a really cheap fruit shop in Sydney. Unfortunately we don’t live there but if we are going to our daughter’s … Continue reading →

How Green Are You?

We hear a lot in the media about what we should and should be doing in our homes. Governments are trying to get people to do the right thing. They are always trying to encourage recycling and composting. The Australian government has offered rebates for getting insulation, or solar hot water, or solar panels – all ideas aimed at helping the environment. So here are some questions for you. 1. How often do you take reusable bags instead of getting plastic bags at the supermarket or for other shopping? We try and do this, so we also keep reusable bags … Continue reading →

Whole vs Pre-Sliced Apples

Recently tedgar wrote about her family’s trip to the pumpkin patch and her look at what money is worth. Our time is worth something. Our efforts are worth something. We all have a threshold of what we are willing to spend. It is a lot cheaper to buy a bag of whole apples at the store and cut them up myself when I get home. It is easier, faster, and more convenient to buy a bag of pre-cut apples. The pre-cut apples are more expensive, but the toddler is more likely to eat them than the apples I cut myself … Continue reading →