Tuesday 25th May
The new R200 perfectly acceptable!
An email has been doing the rounds, urging South Africans to exchange all R200 notes before 01 June 2010, as no R200 note will be accepted thereafter. According to the email the bank will apparently exchange R200 notes up to the amount of [READ MORE]
Thursday 12th Nov
I'm having a Secret Santa Cocktail Pool Party!
Are you breaking out in sweat thinking of all the Christmas presents you have to get? Not only do you have to go shopping for Africa, but you're goi [READ MORE]
Thursday 30th Jul
Recession 101: Shop with Savvy
As an adult, wife or mother, you've probably heard it all before. But do you actually apply these tips when you go shopping? With women it's often about the mood they're in, not so? If I'm in a responsible-wife-and-good-mother-mood I [READ MORE]
Thursday 23rd Jul
Recession 101: Sensible Management
Some of these points may seem like minor savings to you but they do all add up. By cutting these costs you might be surprised by what you are actually saving in the long run. We are proud of each and every entrepreneur and sma [READ MORE]
Thursday 16th Jul
Recession 101: 15 Cheap Outdoor Activities
Build a sandcastle or go for a walk on the beach. Driving from Joburg to Durban does not qualify as “cheap”; you need to actually live at the coast for this one!
Pack sarmies, drinks and a blanket and go for a [READ MORE]
Thursday 9th Jul
Recession 101: Thoughtful gifts
Phuthu Dictionary: Thoughtful
adj. cheap-er, cheap-est
1. Low in cost; inexpensive; affordable
2. M [READ MORE]
Monday 6th Jul
Recession 101: Planning a Party on a Budget
I am organising a surprise birthday party for my 'better half' this weekend and its going to be quite a BIGGY, a milestone you cannot ignore. How do you invite all the people, have all the fun and entertainment, without [READ MORE]
Thursday 2nd Jul
Recession 101: Budget Decor Ideas
If we are all being responsible and spending less money on restaurants, clubs, theatre and movies it means that we are spending more time at home. Your home is your safe haven, a place to retreat to after a hard day, safe from the outsid [READ MORE]
Thursday 25th Jun
Recession 101: Cheap Meals
It seems as if food prices went haywire overnight. South Africans, as with the rest of the world, are definitely feeling the food inflation pinch. We need a mindset change and a serious attitude adjustment. I'm including myself in this - I [READ MORE]
Thursday 18th Jun
Recession 101: Socialising
Yes, the recession is real but fear not. We would like to give you some real saving tips that will make a huge difference to your budget. Money saving tips is very much like diet tips: We all know what not to do yet we still get it wrong. For thes [READ MORE]
