We recently headed off to our local supermarket armed with a calculator and notepad (standard issue for oily rag shoppers) to see how much shoppers can save buying generic unbranded products instead of the named brands.
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The kids garden
The garden is a wonderful place for kids to be kids, yet at the same time learn a bit about growing and the virtues of self-help.
Farmers’ markets
there are more than 50 farmer markets throughout the country
Turning junk into treasure
It's fair to say trading second hand goodies has a certain magnetic appeal to those living off the smell of an oily rag. Firstly it's an easy way to turn unwanted stuff into much needed cash. Secondly, you can save heaps when buying.
Used buy, best buy and baked on dates
There are basically three "types" of food date stamp: "use-by", "best-before", and "baked-on".
Preserving the summer harvest
Saying goodbye to summer is a bit hard! However, the keep some of the bounty of ...
Beautiful broccoli
Beautiful Broccoli
Preserving The Summer Harvest
With the sunny season coming to an end it's time to fill your pantry shelves and freezer with food to last you though to the next growing season.
School holiday fun and frugality
School holidays are a great opportunity for family fun time. Living off the smell of an ...
Leftovers and Recycling
Oily raggers are not the sort of people to let anything go to waste. It is no surprise that they have lots of ideas to make the most of what others throw out. Here are some suggestions from readers - first on leftovers: