Author Archive: Beck Middleton
Beck Middleton is a freelance writer who enjoys finding new ways to save money, while still getting the most out of life. Having bought a 110 year old property in 2010, Beck and her husband are stepping up to the challenges of renovating and updating their home whilst keeping to a budget. In her free time, Beck also spends time reading, gardening and picnics in the countryside.
Laundry Balls – Saving the Environment and Your Money?
Living a green lifestyle and saving money seem to go hand in hand, and enterprises around the world are always coming up with novel and innovative products which appeal to the eco-friendly and frugal living market. One of these inventions is the laundry ball, also known as the eco-ball, which you can use instead of [...]
Sharing Skills – How Bartering Can Change Your Life & Save You Cash
To barter is defined as the direct exchange of goods or services without financial involvement at any point in the transaction. The history of bartering stretches back over the centuries, and has seen a resurgance in popularity over recent years, as people look for ways to reduce expenses and make their wages stretch further. There [...]
Frugal Beauty Tips from Grandmother
The older generation have much to teach us about the art of frugal living, especially those who have lived through hard times and had to scrimp and save to get by. In this article, we look at beauty tips which your Grandmother may have used – low-budget treatments for your skin and hair, made from [...]
Do Your Children Understand the Value of Money?
Every parent wants the best for their child – quality education, good health and a safe home are all important aspects for a balanced life. However, what many parents do not realise is that the future success of their child also depends on excellent comprehension of the value of money and how to handle finances. [...]
Waste Not, Want Not – Part Two
Having described several ways to use up leftover ingredients and cut back on waste in Waste Not, Want Not – Part One, we look at more ideas to keep the contents of your fridge out of the garbage and save you money. Understand Labelling According to food standard regulations, all food with a shelf life [...]
Waste Not, Want Not – A Guide to Using Leftover Food
According to research by The Australia Institute in 2009, the typical Australian household will throw away $616 of food every year. That’s a lot of money to be tossing into the rubbish bin, so let’s take a closer look at the contents of your fridge and discover how to save money by using some of those [...]
Cloth Nappies or Disposable Nappies – Which Offer Better Value for Money?
The battle as to whether cloth nappies or disposable nappies are better for the environment is one that has raged on for years. However, for many families, the bigger question lies in which nappies offer better value for money. We look at the differences between cloth nappies and disposable nappies, and consider which of these [...]
Cancel Your Gym Subscription & Get Fit With Your Kids For Free
Signing up for a gym membership might have seemed like a good idea after the excesses of Christmas and New Year but if, like many people, you’ve only managed to fit a couple of workouts each week (or less!) then you would be wise to think about cancelling your gym subscription. Instead of paying out [...]
Cure Common Ills Without Spending a Fortune
Feeling under the weather? If so, you might like to try some of the following tricks to cure common ills. Rather than buying commercial remedies, which can be expensive, these home remedies use ingredients that you’ll find in the kitchen – and allow you to stay within a budget. Remember that any serious or lingering [...]
Half an Hour to Yourself? Ten Ways to Make the Most of It Without Spending a Fortune!
Being a parent is rewarding but can also be incredibly stressful at times. One way of coping with whatever life throws at you is to make the most of your free time by relaxing and doing something enjoyable. Here are ten suggestions which will help you unwind, even if you only have half-an-hour to spare [...]
