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Let me introduce myself
I thought I’d start by introducing myself, my name is Rachel aka Miss Common Cents. I’ve started this blog to share my tips on how I save and manage my money. My interests include cooking, gardening,...
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What are you saving for?
So you want to save money, but why do you want to save money? What are you saving for? In my experience most people need some kind of reason to save money, saving for a rainy day just isn’t something...
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Are snacks eating away at your savings and increasing your waistline?
Snacks can be incredibly expensive and very unhealthy. Chocolate bars, crisps, soda, candy, they’re all very convenient but the cost adds up and if your eating these everyday I’m sure your waistline...
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Tip for the day: turn off your appliances
My money saving tip for the day is to turn off or unplug unused electrical appliances at the wall. Energy costs are rising so any savings in this area can help you stay on track with your household...
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Simple Sweet Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas
There’s no need to buy an expensive gift for Valentine’s day, try making something for your loved one this year instead. You may find they actually appreciate it more because you’ve put your own...
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Homemade Pizza
A couple of years ago my partner and I did a cooking class when we were in Florence, Italy and we’ve been cooking our own pizza ever since. It’s so easy, it tastes so much better than those home...
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Summer Days at the Beach
We’re getting the last of our warm summer days here in Melbourne, so on the weekend I decided to make the most of it and head to the beach. The beach is a great day out with friends and family and...
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Thrift Shop Bargains
I went to my local thrify shop today and picked up a couple of cheap books for $4, bargain! They are best sellers that would have cost me at least $30 if I bought new copies from a bookstore. They can...
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Easter DIY Projects
It’s Easter next weekend and I’ve been searching the net for an Easter DIY project to create a little Easter gift for family and friends. Here’s a few DIY Easter projects that have caught my eye: This...
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Easter Chicks
As promised, here are some more photos of the Easter Chicks I made as gifts for family and friends. The pattern is from the Myrtle and Eunice blog. Also check out my previous post for other DIY Easter...
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6 Free things to do in Sydney
I went to Sydney for the weekend a few weeks ago with my partner, we had a great weekend without spending a lot of money. Our spending was limited to our flights, accommodation, public transport and...
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Getting Fit on a Budget
I’ve been doing a few fun runs lately to motivate me to improve my fitness. There’s usually a registration fee for the run but often this entitles you to attend free training sessions in the lead up...
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8 Tips to Help You Save Your Lunch Money
I’ve said it a few times already on this blog, the key to saving money is being organised. A lot of money can be saved by making your lunch each day rather than buying it. The average cost of a...
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I’m a C25K Graduate!
I’ve never been a runner or even a jogger. I love getting outdoors and going for a walk. In the past I’ve tried running with very little success until I came across the C25K app. C25K or Couch to 5K’s...
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Is online grocery shopping more expensive than going to the store?
I recently injured my foot running and I have to wear a moon boot for a few weeks which makes going to the grocery store challenging, so I decided to try online grocercy shopping. I’ve always thought...
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A Sneak Peek
My eBook 50 Ways to Save Money Around the House is available to download for free on Amazon Kindle for 1 more day! I’d love you to take a look. Here’s a sneak peek at few of tips from the book: Save...
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Growing your own vegetables
In Australia the spring weather is here and it’s the perfect time to plant a few vegetable seedlings in the garden. I love fresh vegetables out of the garden, they’re great for you, they taste better...
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Stale Bread = Delicious Bread Crumbs
I was planning on cooking crumbed lamb cutlets for dinner last night and I went to the cupboard to find I had run out of bread crumbs. In an attempt to avoid a dinner disaster I whizzed some stale...
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Thank you
Thank you to everyone who downloaded my eBook 50 Ways to Save Money Around the House during the free promotional period. During this time the book was downloaded over 500 times, which was truly...
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Making and decorating your own cupcakes
The cupcake craze has really taken off around the world since Magnolia Bakery rose to fame on the tv show Sex in the City. Cupcake stores are popping up everywhere including my home, Melbourne. These...
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