Soon to be empty nesters, living our dream life on a budget
Having lived a frugal but rich life all of my adult life, the time has come to reap the rewards I have sewn from years of making do and living a rich life on very little money.
In fact, nothing has really changed except the children have gotten older and with only 1 left in the nest, my husband and I are ready to make more time for ourselves.
We’ve really created a life we don’t want to escape from but have even more time on our hands to do what we want as individuals and a couple.
On this website you can find the tips, recipes and hints that helped me throughout my adult life as a corporate girl (before kids), having children, enduring a divorce and then remarrying.
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Dividing Assets after Separation
Are you ever prepared for dividing assets after separation? While we may dream of a life of marital and domestic bliss, things don’t always go according to plan. Separation and divorce are facts of life. In fact, ABS data shows that in 2021 there was one divorce for...
Bathroom Cleaning: 7 Top Budget & Planet Friendly Cleaning Hacks that Work
It’s a job most of us dread – bathroom cleaning! Check out these tips for quick, easy, effective ways that are budget and planet friendly to clean without buying expensive chemicals that damage the environment. Replace shower curtains with shower screens Shower...
A-Z Guide of Alternative Therapies – Exploring the Spectrum of Healing Modalities
It seems we are increasingly seeking holistic approaches to health and wellness. In my own country, an estimated 73% of Aussies use complementary medicine and natural therapies! From ancient practices rooted in traditional medicine, to modern techniques influenced by...
Anne's tips for living your best life
“Life wasn’t meant to be easy” but my philosphy is if you can create a harmonious and simple home life, it makes it that little bit easier when the big stuff happens.
If you budget, live within your means and look for the beauty in your everyday life, you’ll have a roof over your head, food on the table, money in the bank and resources to do more of what makes you happy.