Quick Tip about Dirty Laundry
July 30, 2009 by Jessie Goh
This article is about Live on less
As the saying goes, “never air your dirty laundry in public” but it never says, never air it in a room full of steam.
During my recent travel to Macau, I did not bring enough clothing with me. Actually, that is not entirely true, I did have enough clothes but because I spend most of the [...]
Fly for Free…Almost
July 18, 2009 by Jessie Goh
This article is about Rest & Relax
Hey everyone
I’m currently in Hong Kong and really enjoying myself shopping and catching up with friends! Hence, I thought it will be good for me to write a post on how to fly on the cheap since the last four flights of mine have only cost me less than AU$130 each way. [...]
Furniture: Chic yet Cheap!
July 9, 2009 by Jessie Goh
This article is about Home Sweet Home
Yup you heard it right. There is a possibility of getting chic and cheap furniture in Sydney. No. It’s not ebay. No it’s not IKEA and no it’s not second hand. In fact, they are brand new but do require some bidding. Check out www.mybid.com.au. Lounges and modular chaises go for as low as $300! [...]
One Hot Pie Coming Up – Did I Mention that it’s FREE?
July 6, 2009 by Jessie Goh
This article is about Chow & Slurp, Freebies
Coles Express has a new range of tasty “Hit the Spot” hot food. For a limited time, they are offering free hot food for those with the voucher. I’m sure you know what to do. Enjoy the free food.
New to Sydney? 5 Top Places to Grab Some Great Bargains
July 4, 2009 by Jessie Goh
This article is about Chic & Cheap
Recently relocated to Sydney or even visiting Sydney for the first time and would like to know of some great places for heavily marked down fashion and homeware stores? No worries! This post has the answers for you.
1. Direct Factory Outlets (DFO)
This is one of my favourite places for getting my bargain fixes and fashion [...]
GST Free Feminine Hygiene Products at Coles
July 2, 2009 by Jessie Goh
This article is about Live on less
Hi Ladies
Coles has announced that they are taking the GST off feminine hygiene products. FINALLY! However, since they technically are unable to remove the GST, they will take 10% off the price of al these items.
I’m not sure how long this will go on for. In the meantime, it is worth stocking up [...]
5 Penny-Wise Travel Tips
July 2, 2009 by Jessie Goh
This article is about Rest & Relax
With the school holidays approaching, there is no need to fear the big “R”. By finding some easy ways to be penny wise, you will be able to afford a holiday for the family that will not blow the budget. Here are some tips and advice on how to avoid a budget blow-out when you [...]
8 Great Websites to Avoid Paying Retail Prices
July 2, 2009 by Jessie Goh
This article is about Live on less
Paying retail prices is a thing of the past. Even when shopping online, discount codes or promo codes often lurk on the World Wide Web unbeknown to the consumer who is about to “proceed with payment”. This is a big No-No! Often, before making any purchases, I will google “coupon codes for XXX website” before [...]
1 Thing to Know About Personal Finance
July 2, 2009 by Jessie Goh
This article is about Life & Economics
If all else fails when it comes to personal finance, there is one thing that you should remember:
Spend Less Than You Earn!
You would think that this is common sense but with the availability of credit cards, line of credit, overdrafts and etc, many people forget how much of the money that is available actually belongs [...]
How to Set Up a New Home Without Getting Ripped Off
July 1, 2009 by Jessie Goh
This article is about Home Sweet Home
Recently, over a game of poker, my mate was talking about his new home and he said that all the small things are adding up to a huge amount – this was to the point that he only had $20 left in the bank account after all the purchases! From sponges to cleaning liquids to [...]
