Quite often I get messages from people asking about how the cost of living crisis is affecting us. I've also had others asking how do we keep our costs so low.
So I thought I'd do a series with a new topic each week. So far, here are the topics I thought I could write about -
* How to do laundry cheaply.
* How to make clothes last longer.
* Cleaning your home for under $1 a year.
* Buying petrol as cheap as possible.
* Budget busting gifts.
* My frugal grocery shopping list.
Are there any areas of your budget you need to tighten ?
What topics would you like me to write about ?
How has the cost of living crisis affected you ?
Hello Wendy perhaps any ideas on living on a pension with rising costs. Also crafting on near to zero cost.
ReplyDeleteWhat a good idea.
ReplyDeleteMy request: teenage children wanting to keep up with their peers.
Great idea! How about what recipes do you fall back on when money is tight? Thanks for all the fabulous information. Bun
ReplyDeleteHow about an article on keeping the cost of crafting on a budget?
ReplyDeleteThank you for addressing this need. Many people seem to be acting as though the cost of everything increasing is nothing but a mere annoyance. This gaslighting is becoming pretty ridiculous! All of your topics sound very interesting and helpful. If I might suggest one additional possibility - your easiest or quickest recipes from scratch. Cooking at home is a great way to save money, but it can be really time consuming, too. Any help in this area would be greatly appreciated.
ReplyDeleteLearning frugal cleaning tips would be great
ReplyDeletesounds good..how do you do cleaning for $1 per year
ReplyDeleteThat would be excellent thanks. May I suggest budget beauty products like makeup, skincare and toiletries that work for you both? I know you have that in the sidebar but you may have updated it. Maybe also your budgeting system? Do you make or buy home decor? Thanks Wendy, it's always good to learn how others manage.
ReplyDeleteI agree I'm interested in frugal beauty Wendy. Look forward to reading all your tips and advice.
DeleteI'm excited for this series.
ReplyDeleteI’ve taken a few extras out of my shopping. Alcohol is a minor component but I’m not purchasing any anymore this also means I won’t need to buy tonic water I usually have cashew nuts on hand but they are also off the list. I use most of my veggie scraps to make soup so very little goes to compost I don’t seperate my washing as much as I used to so doing less loads I’ve loads of cakes of soap in drawers to smell nice but I’m using them up added to the laundry soap.
ReplyDeleteHow do you manage to still stick to your tight grocery budget.
ReplyDeleteWhat are you budget tips for meal planning?
Do you cut back on meat?
Do you meal plan all of your meals like breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks?
Hi Wendy, that sounds like a really useful series. I'd also like to hear more about how you organise and plan, as thinking ahead is an important part of staying ahead & managing a household, thanks A
ReplyDeleteThese ideas sound great Wendy. Wishing you and your family a very Happy Easter, kind regards from Sandra
ReplyDeleteI look forward to any wisdom and advice you can put forward Wendy. In relation to doing laundry for cheaper, I have tried several homemade laundry powders and liquids, and I’m never happy with the results. I always go back to the commercial stuff, but I find Aldi’s brand is very good, and way cheaper than coles or woolies. I have a front loader, I wonder if that is why I get such poor results with homemade washing detergent??
ReplyDeleteI am interested in any and all of the subjects. I have been a homemaker my whole life (my dolls were my first family!) and am always looking for any way to improve.
ReplyDeleteHappy Easter to you and your family! Thank you for this,you have so much wisdom to share,especially for young families finding themselves struggling. Other topics I think would be helpful are gardening and entertaining on a tight budget. Very quiet time on our side of the bay. Family away, so we are the pet minders and catching up on some house maintenance and yard tidying.
ReplyDeleteHi Wendy, I have been following your blog for many years now and enjoy your content. Your new series sound great! May I suggest a few topics: how your garden and foraging help your pantry and budget; along with that how you plan those above activities; tutorials and patterns for suggested gift items for your gift pantry;how you plan your menus and your strategy for zero waste in the kitchen; a sample menu of money saving foods. In my house I have definitely been doing things differently since all the inflation and taxes have been going up and up. I shop different I cook things that are more budget friendly and try not to waste anything if possible. My gift giving hasn't changed much I try to make things, and find good buys on items I think people will need and enjoy. I buy less " frivolous" items and more useful things. And I've lowered my allowance for how much I spend on each person. It's a challenge to find things but God is good and he always sends me to the right place at the right time for items I'm looking for. I'm looking forward to seeing your posts !
ReplyDeleteGaila in the NW USA
Hi Wendy, it would be great to know as much detail as possible about how you keep your food budget so low. As I am not able to grow anything myself (currently not even in pots) or have chickens I am also interested to know what your grocery budget would need to be if you were, for example, living in an apartment with no outdoor space. With thanks, Melanie
ReplyDeleteFrugal gardening may be useful too.
ReplyDeleteSue
Sounds lovely 😊
ReplyDeleteFrugal grocery shopping list please
ReplyDeleteGifts and shopping are high on my list. You’re awesome Wendy!thanks for your helpful info. May God continue to bless you.
ReplyDeleteWould love to hear which providers you’ve found to be the most economical for utilities, insurances, electricity etc. Understand it differs for every region but would still like to know.
ReplyDeleteGreat series, Wendy! love, Bridget
ReplyDeleteI like the topics you have listed. I would add entertainment on a budget such as sourcing free events. I would also add "how to host a celebration (birthday, retirement, baby shower, etc.) and make it special without blowing your budget. I think we all are forced to live frugally today but that doesn't mean we should let go of things that bring joy like celebrations. I look forward to learning lots. Thank You!
ReplyDeleteOh yes, please! how you budget, tracking expenses, savings -- all on a low income--
ReplyDeleteIn a nutshell all things financial:) Thank you for all you do! Renee