by Anne Murphy | Jan 3, 2021 | Christmas, Food, Frugal Living, Lunch/Snacks, Making-Do, Shopping
Grazing boards are all the rage at the moment. These types of ‘platters’ were around since Adam was a boy but all it takes is something to go ‘viral’ these days on social media and every wants to get in on it. (Not that there’s anything...
by Anne Murphy | Dec 15, 2020 | Christmas, Food, Tips/Hints
With the heat we have here in Brisbane, it’s so important to handle our food and leftovers safely in the holiday season. The last thing we want at this time of the year is a tummy bug. Here are my food safety tips for Christmas in a hot climate. The same could...
by Anne Murphy | Oct 27, 2020 | Baking, Food, Frugal Living, H.O.M.E., Homemaking, Making-Do, Tips/Hints
Why should you bake on a budget? If you know anything about the history of baking, sweet baked treats were really only for royalty and the aristocracy. Baking bread like products has been around for thousands of years. The history of using sugar in baking Sugar has...
by Anne Murphy | Oct 19, 2020 | Baking, Biscuits/Cookies, Children, Food, Frugal Living, Lunch/Snacks, Recipe, School, Shopping
This is a cost comparison on how to make your own muesli bars from scratch to save money and know exactly what ingredients are going into them. Muesli bars are something that are worth making from scratch compared to if you buy them from the supermarket. Using very...
by Anne Murphy | Sep 17, 2020 | Beauty, Food, Recipe, Tips/Hints
Just about everything you see in the supermarket can be made from scratch whether that’s a food item or something like dishwashing liquid. I want to highlight just how good Greek yoghurt is for it’s nutrients and how to use it. Greek yoghurt nutrients...
by Anne Murphy | Sep 8, 2020 | Food, Frugal Living, Mains, Salads/Vegetables, Shopping, Tips/Hints
What is the the true cost of eating red meat? I want to offer you some alternatives to eating red meat. Here are some benefits of not eating meat to save money and the environment. Other sources of protein Contrary to popular opinion, red meat (as in beef or lamb, for...