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Don't Have Kids? Think None of this Applies?

Think Again!

So you don't have kids, you think that all this money & time saving stuff Mum's go on about doesn't apply to you... Well here's news, it can! There are also many OTHER tips for people who are time poor but with some disposable income....

*Buy your fruit & veg at the fruit shop and meat at the butcher, yep you'll save money but you'll get better quality too!

*Do your groceries online and have them delivered, when you're working full-time why waste your weekend at the supermarket?

*Hire a cleaner - once a week / fortnight / month. You might be surprised how affordable it is... And the time you gain is worth it, not to mention the lack of stress that can be associated with keeping house whilst working 40-50 hours a week.

*Learn to follow a recipe and create a yummy meal out of a good cookbook, you'll enjoy the task, the outcome and you might save a few bucks eating at home instead of heading out to the latest & greatest restaurant in town...

*On the flip side... Go out for breakfast often, it will warm your soul, follow it up with a trip to the markets / the city / the beach wherever you want.... Bottom line enjoy YOUR time for YOU!

See... Even with no kids all the same rules apply, use your time & your cash wisely and you'll feel better for it.

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