This is where I share some of my amazingly informative and worthwhile tips and hints.
“Oxo cube”, “barrel of lard’, “fatty boomsticks’ terms of endearment, pet names if you will, names, that if you grew up in or near the Meyer household you will have heard. Neither I nor my sisters were literal translations of these monikers but, recently I’ve had conversations with friends about the horror of the middle age spread so I’ve put together my ‘pull no punches’ approaching lard loss. If...
I am poor. Quite poor. Not “I’m not buying any lattes this week to make up for that pair of shoes I just bought” poor. Rather, “I have an appointment with WINZ” poor. But I’m cool with that. I’m actually pretty happy. If you’re also pinching pennies here are some of my tips to help you turn negative poverty into positive poverty. 1.Free stuff. I bet there’s a...
In the spirit of generosity (and safe in the knowledge that only a very few people will ever brave the incredible un-coolness of Palmy) I am sharing one of my deepest secrets, The Second Hand Hot Spots of PN. Looking for a red teddy for your interview at Roxanne’s? Need something to spice up ‘business time?’ Haven’t got a spare 200 bucks to slap down at Farmers? Then...
It has been a while since Mrs Blacksmith dished out some advice. I have just finished writing The Book and so have been thinking about sailing and family and what I have learnt…. This is for anyone thinking of going sailing with kids. I wish I knew then what I know now! First get all your hopes and dreams put them in large weighted sack and throw them over...
Imagine the rest of your life in the suburbs; going to playgroups, washing nappies, joining the PTA and chatting about real estate at street BBQ’s. If this makes you want to drown yourself in the paddling pool, then read on. Here is Mrs Blacksmith’s guide to: ‘Upping sticks – how to go sailing with a toddler and bugger all cash’ Marry a sailor. By far and away the best way...
What is positive poverty I hear you ask? An ace way of living your life. I reply. The idea is you have just enough to get by and don’t have to worry about building up an asset portfolio as you have no cash to purchase ‘wants’. Obviously it is a nice western idea of poverty cos I am pretty sure those people stuck in the slums aren’t calling it...
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