30
Jul
M.T., Dunedin.
Fire starters. Blue gum trees shed bark as they grow. Collect, cut into suitable lengths with loppers while moist, allow to dry and use a few on top of paper. Just as good if not better than pine cones.
Monthly Archives: July 2015
30
Jul
Trixie, Christchurch.
With all the earthquakes happening in Chch, I have rethought my emergency supplies. I buy each week dried veges, peas, corn, onion etc and store them away. Also UHT milk is a little more expensive, but can be stored in a cupboard. Only need to refrigerate when opened. Candles stored in a freezer for a […]
30
Jul
The latest IT
Looking for stereo or computer? The worst thing you can do is buy the latest technology. It’s invariably expensive, even if it is on special. One of the worst things you can do when living off the smell of an oily rag is to be a technology junkie – its hellishly expensive. – Oily Rag […]
30
Jul
A Howe, Auckland.
Instead of heading to the supermarket to buy your groceries and food, shop online and try to use coupons to save a bit of extra cash – I use www.flipit.com/nz for coupons.This way, you’re able to stick to your list, and there are no sweet temptations.
30
Jul
C.K., Christchurch.
If you have a computer and use the internet – check out how many hours a month you have used over the last year. You may be paying for too many. This is what happened to us – we were paying for 250 hours with one of the major ISP’S and we now have gone […]
30
Jul
Jeff Cameron, Te Awamutu.
Don’t spend heaps on anti virus software! Avast antivirus offer a free version that gives protection as good as the top brands but no yearly renewal fee. Just Google avast and make sure you choose the free version.
30
Jul
Robyn, Waikato East.
Ever wondered why your printer ink runs out quickly? Keep your printer turned off when not in use as the heat dries the ink up!
30
Jul
2nd generation Oily Ragger, Wellington.
Once Christmas is over, mum cuts up her Christmas cards and uses the pictures on the front for present tags for the coming year.
30
Jul
Diana, Whakatane.
I make my own postcards using a collage option (Picasa have one, as do most editing programmes). e.g. I did one using various shots of young grandsons whilst they were here on holiday – printed it at one of the stores for next to nothing…eh voila a personal postcard. Probably cost less than the stamp!
30
Jul
Jean S.
If you have trouble tying cardboard for recycling use old tights. They are very strong and flexible. No need to purchase string. Also having trouble with twist ties, use plastic clothes pegs. Sometimes I think there are more pegs in my freezer than in the peg bag.