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  • Homemade Cake Mix

    Homemade Cake Mix Always have a cake on hand with this recipe to make your own homemade cake mix.  Wouldn't it be nice to know exactly what ingredients are in the mix with no added preservatives or other nasty additives.  The basic mix will end up being a lot cheaper too. To make them up just add the required wet ingredients and there you go. I will share with you a basic cake mix recipe and explain how to use it....

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  • How to Haggle

    How to Haggle I'll be the first to admit that I've never been a good haggler. I tend to just take the price at face value and be done with it, but a bit of healthy haggling can be just what you need to knock some money off the price tag and save a little extra money. You won't have much luck haggling for a lower price on a litre of milk at the supermarket, but specialised stores will often...

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  • Buying in Bulk

    Buying in Bulk Buying in bulk is something you always hear that will save you money.  But will it.... although it can be a good thing - it comes with many pitfalls.  The purchasing power of bulk items is that you buy many items for less cost. There are a few things to consider though.... 1.    Will you use it? Bulk item savings are only really savings if you actually use them.  Items like toilet paper, tinned tomatoes, toileteries etc are...

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  • Buying Fresh Meat and Fish

      Do you spend a lot of money on meat and seafood at the supermarket? You are not the only one. But all shops don’t have the same quality of meat or seafood for the money that you pay. You may be better off if you visit your local butcher or seafood market. Groceries are not cheap, especially when buying meat or fish. So, when you invest your hard earned money on your favourite steak or fillet, you want to...

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