Filed under: Christmas, anti-consumerism, gifts, non consumer, simple living, simple pleasures | Tags: buy nothing, buy nothing new, Christmas, cutting expenses, simple living
One of my passions is food.
I am excited about the wonderful gourmet foods we have here in Australia.
I have been researching online local products such as wine, ( praise Hunter Valley, Barossa Valley and Margaret River wines!) marinated fetta cheeses, olives, olive tapenade, chilli dips, mustard, tomato rellish, antipasto, hand made chocolates, macadamias, chocolate covered coffee beans, dried fruit, quince paste, dips, camembert and brie cheese, pear paste and gourmet crackers.
I am so excited!
I am going to prepare some gift baskets and gourmet gift hampers for Christmas gifts this year featuring our great local produce.
This will support local boutique businesses.
Filed under: Clothing and accessories, cutting expenses, stop shopping, wedding | Tags: buy nothing new, cutting expenses, non consumer, saving money, wedding
No, I’m not getting married again.

If I did, it would be to Mr Techno again ( Hi Hon!)
On breakfast TV the other morning, there was a young woman who was talking about her “budget” wedding.
I cringe when I hear the words “frugal” and “budget”, its just me and how I’m wired, but it conjures up inferior or cheap quality.
I seek quality over quantity anyday.
But back to the story.
She was saying that she saw her “dream dress” in a shop and tried it on. It cost $2500.
She then went hunting on ebay, and bought the same ( or if not, very similar) dress for $8.60. It was in immaculate once worn condition.
Just think how many hours of after tax income she would have had to earn to purchase the dress in the shop!
She looked stunning in her wedding photos.
I think she should relist the dress on ebay and share the love!







