Life

Isn't it strange we think as we get older we have life all planned out for our retirement.

Here's a sample of the latest tips we have received and some questions for the frugal community.

If you've got little kids then realise this: these are 'the good old days'.

Throughout our trip, I had carried a large book about New Zealand's landscape, art and culture to leave with them.

It's been too long since we have reminded readers abut the pleasures of local markets.

"Cute" was the verdict of our 3 granddaughters ( aged 8, 11 and 13) .

Retired is being twice tired, I've thought. First tired of working, then tired of not. ~Richard Armour

Another month year is about to come to an end, which means oily rag households will be getting busy planning for the special day.

It is time to tackle the Everest of cleanouts - the wardrobe.

Not to put too fine a point on it, but there's one item in your kitchen that has probably harbouring more germs than your toilet and rubbish bin combined;