A number of readers have asked about KiwiSaver. The best source of up-to-date information can be found at www.kiwisaver.govt.nz In our view its a great scheme, FREE money is something that should not be passed up. It is especially attractive for: Those who have yet to buy their first home (first home subsidy), Those approaching […]
Don’t get on the sucker list. Some people are suckers for anything new and anything peddled by high-pressure sales people. These seemingly charming gents and ladies have been trained in selling techniques. They receive a commission on everything they sell. Don’t let them talk you into a major commitment (that is, anything over $10!) without […]
Peedeenz from Hastings asks, “Ever thought of making a list of genuine freeware that can be freely downloaded and freely used? I’m not talking about illegally cracked and re-released software and I do realize that it costs money to have an internet connection but after the initial download, it’s free to use. Start with Open […]
Fig muffins – Make a basic muffin mix. Do to that you will need 2 cups flour, 3 cup sugar, 4 teaspoons baking powder, 1 egg, 1 cup milk, and 2 tablespoons cooking oil. Sift all dry ingredients together in a bowl. Make a well in the centre and add previously mixed egg, milk and […]
Stuff website has an interesting article about pet insurance. It includes examples of vet costs and more. Well worth a read for pet owners. Here’s a extract from the column, but the article is well worth a read. Here’s the link: Pet Insurance >>>. “Examples of pet insurance plans (Southern Cross Pet Insurance) GoldRibbon plan with zero […]
Can anyone advise as to how to make coconut milk yoghurt. (we are needing to have a lactose free diet, but don’t want to miss out on yoghurt). Many thanks!
Living off the smell of an oily rag is not all about counting cents and saving dollars. It’s also about having fun. We thought we would have a bit of fun with readers by asking them to let us know how they hang their toilet roll: with the paper hanging to the front or the back and why! Some may say that’s getting a little up close and personal but not so the oily rag community who have responded in droves. We have received more responses to this survey than any other conducted by the oily rag research department – 2846 responses!
Why live off the smell of an oily rag? A good question! There are lots of really really good reasons for living off the smell of an oily rag. Here are just some of them: 1. It’s fun! 2. It saves you heaps of money! 3. Waste not, want not! 4. It’s good for the […]
An expert in solar energy has told me some interesting facts about the price of power. Consumers typically pay 30c per kwh. Of that about 5 is the wholesale cost of the power (the price retailers pay for the power). 15 cents is line charges (the cost to get the power from the generator to […]
We have known for years that oily raggers are leading the way for others to follow. About 18 months the oily rag research carried out a nationwide survey to answer some key questions about the price of milk. Over 600 oily rag readers took part and some very important conclusions were drawn about the price […]