Aussie Frugal Living

If you had to cancel Netflix (or never had it) Tubi is free with ads and you don’t have to download anything or sign up. I don’t remember there being ads for me, or if there were it wasn’t enough to remember.

I will admit the stuff on there mostly isn’t that great. At least for my interests. But have a dig around, you might find a trashy cult classic or something just ok to have on in the background.

If YouTube is pissing you off with intrusive ads and you don’t want to pay (I don’t) they also have ambient relaxation videos like of a crackling fire.

Ps. There are also library based options but I know less about that as I never bothered to set it up and they’re also expensive for libraries. (Kanopy was free with a library card or student login but is shutting down because the cost of so many people using it.)

But I guess if more people use them it can justify more public library funding, so… I don’t know. If that sounds good maybe try it.

I’m also considering checking out Plex.

Funky Food is a fruit and vegetable delivery service in the eastern states. They also have recipes online.

Here's a reminder about the half price app. As much as I try to avoid these money hungry grubs I do have to shop there sometimes.

We all know fruit and vegetables are cheaper in season so here's a list.

If you have any food related questions, recipes to share or you've made an awesome piece of toast come and join Food Australia. Don't let me be the only one there. Please.

I think of Ayam as a good brand but it's a bit pricey.

Had anyone tried all the home brand stuff and have any thoughts?

Free shipping if you sign up for their club iirc.

These zip wondersuits are the absolute best. If you know someone having a baby soon they make great gifts. Totally not a bonds spokesperson, just a happy customer.

This design is $7, others are $10. https://www.bonds.com.au/zip-wondersuit-little-leopard-marscapone-bzbva-g9r.html?queryID=daeedae389e1b9055ec67dc1ac4ca11a&objectID=342563&indexName=prod_bonds_m2_bonds_products

If you live in a gentrified or gentrifying area you may have noticed over the years that some op shops have gone all upmarket with boutique remodelling of their stores. Don't get me wrong, it's great to be able to walk around and not breath in musty, stale op shop air while listening to some fairly recent tunes as you swish through items on the clothing racks.

But it's not nice to be presented with what appear to be retail prices for loads of second hand fast fashion items. If I wanted to pay retail prices for H&M garbage I'd go to H&M or any number of shitty modern 'clothing' stores.

So if you see a Noffs, take the opportunity to check it out and you may come away with a new pair of shorts to wear outdoors during your first of many apocalypse Winters like I'll be doing today.

I've started cooking some red lentils in some beef stock, adding them and some breakcrumbs to mince meat to pad the meat out a bit (and hide some extra veg in the meat). With meatballs you cant even tell the difference. What are some of your hacks/tips/tricks?

https://www.energymadeeasy.gov.au/ My current provider, like all of them, jacked up my leccy prices in July, but a bit too far for my liking. The Gov comparison site, which I used last time, is still pretty good and you dont need to give your data to private corps lile iselect / meerkat. Hopefully a considerable saving on the new provider, but sill not as cheap as last years prices.

I enjoy doing outdoor activities like visiting parks, but it is a bit cold for that at the moment. A lot of indoor activities get pretty expensive, but I have in the past found a few free building tours and similar which are really good.

I'd love to hear about things everyone else enjoy doing that don't cost too much, and any resources you use to find activities.

For anyone who was unaware, Eligible motorists who spend more than the minimum amount on tolls in a financial year can claim a 40% rebate. Also applies to small business.

Buy Apples Avocado Beetroot Broccoli Broccolini Brussels sprouts Capsicums Carrots Cauliflower Celery Leeks Mandarins Oranges Parsnips Pears Persimmons Potatoes Pumpkin Quinces Rhubarb Spinach

Avoid Asparagus Cabbage Grapes Strawberries

For those unaware you can get a power rebate from your state government. Should help with the rising power bills.

Hey All, and welcome to frugal. This community is all about saving a buck, something we can all appreciate these days. It’s not about being cheap and forgetting your wallet when you go out for dinner with mates. More about good deals, tips, tricks and how tos. So feel free to post any bargains you find, any good recipes you discover or how tos you know about.