This week we traverse the serious topic of babies and living off the smell of an oily rag. Let’s get to the bottom of the issue regarding nappies. We took a quick trip down an online isle to see how disposable nappy prices compare. On this particular day the house brand product worked out at […]
Potatoes are thought to date back about 2500 years and been a staple part of the diet of many civilisations for centuries. Fortunately modern households are less dependant on spuds than once was the case so a potato crop failure in your back garden is not likely to have the dire rebellious consequences of old. […]
A new survey has told us what oily raggers have known for quite some time; too many people are saving too little. A survey of 1100 randomly selected people commissioned by the good folk at Rabo Direct has found almost one in two Kiwis are not saving at all. That’s pretty pathetic and just goes […]
It’s that time of the year when spring is in the air – and keen oily raggers know that their trash may be another’s treasure. Here are some oily rag tips to make the task easier. Plan for the big clean up day and make a family social day. Organise and arm the troops with […]
According to the Farmers’ Market New Zealand Association there are more than 50 farmer markets throughout New Zealand and every week over 50,000 people shop at Farmers markets. For those who have yet to discover the joys of their local farmers market, it is, according to the Associations website , “a food market where local […]
27 May 2009 Milk is one of those household essentials, especially for households with young mouths to feed. So we wanted to know how much people are paying for milk, and come up with ways to make savings. The survey was conducted via www.oilyrag.co.nz. More than 600 responses came in from all across the country […]
We all need holidays, even if it’s only to get out of the house for a while, or away from the neighbours! So what can you do to make these holidays fun, enjoyable, and relaxing without stressing out about the cost? Lots. Go camping. Borrow the gear, or if you must buy it look for […]
Christmas is just around the corner, but who can anyone afford it this year? Never fear, an oily rag Christmas is near. There are lots of ways to have a great Christmas without breaking the family budget. For many, Christmas budgeting begins at the start of the year, not the end. Some oily raggers stash […]