This week the frugal living tips include a tasty sounding recipe for silver beet - which is in abundance at present, ways to make the most of in-season fruit, and there are a couple of questions from oily rag readers.
Our People, Our Country
Celebrating 60
Turning 60 is a big deal for me and I really wanted to celebrate it in style.
Oily Rag Q&A
Last week we asked a couple of questions that readers had sent in. True to form, the frugal community has lots of penny-pinching answers.
The Joys of Swimming
On the way to the beach for a dog walk last weekend I noticed a large group of people of a certain age zipping themselves into their wetsuits outside the changing shed at Takapuna Beach.
After the Tsunami
This January was the tenth anniversary of the Asian Boxing Day tsunami. This devastating disaster generated a huge outpouring of generosity from people around the world
High Rise Storage, Chips, and Pesky Cats
"More oily rag mail!" said our postie as the latest bag-full of frugal tips was heaved into our letterbox. Here are some of the gems we discovered.
Romance, Checking the Check-out and Woolly Socks
The mailbags are full again, with interesting and helpful tips.
Taking a Staycation with Grandchildren
Last summer we took our three granddaughters away on a holiday. This summer we decided to try a Staycation.
Yum Peaches!
An oily ragger from Northland has been in touch to say how much they are enjoying their oily rag orchard - their peach tree in particular.
The Battle In Your Brain
Do you remember Charles Heston's portrayal of Michelangelo as he painted the Sistine Chapel?