Tag: Oily Rag

School bells are ringing as students return for a new year, so it's time to think about boxes and cheap and nourishing treats.

Infants have the distinction of being expensive at both end of the plumbing system, so in true oily-rag pioneering spirit the Oily Rag Research Department has ventured into the vexed question of "disposable vs washable nappies?"

It's spring so its time to think about planting for the summer harvest.

This week's living off the smell of an oily rag report is about a "B" word, bulk.

With the emissions trading scheme now forcing up power prices, we thought it timely to remind readers about the many ways to save electricity costs.

A new study out last week reminds us how important it is to develop the savings habit early.

Those living off the smell of an oily rag are usually keen gardeners, because fresh is best and it's a great way to save money. So let's head off into the oily rag garden, just to show it's never too cold to go gardening!

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A number of readers have remarked that gardening is very much a family activity and how otherwise reluctant youngsters seem to appreciate the taste of greens more if they grow them themselves!