- 21
- Nov
- 2018
- Posted byAdrienne
- inbudget gifts, Budgeting, Budgeting in South Africa, calendar, Christmas gifts, Daily budgeting for South Africans, Debt, Family, grocery shopping, saving money, Xmas gifts

Black Friday is one of the best times of the year for bargains and bulk shopping. Yet I have to wonder if it is worth the hassle? How much is too much Since it is right before payday, where does the money come from? Are businesses paying their staff early, or are people taking out […]
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- Dec
- 2015
- Posted byAdrienne
- inChanuakah, Chrismukah, Christmas gifts, frugal gifts, Jewish food, Religious holidays, South African, Specifically Jewish, Summer, Xmas gifts

It is December and that means Chanukah for the Jews and Christmas for the Christians. Thank you to the person who gave me the information to write about Chistmas. The story of Chanukah Chanukah is the Jewish Festival of lights. It is an eight day celebration of a miracle that occurred 2000 years ago. The […]
Continue Reading...- 09
- Nov
- 2015
- Posted byAdrienne
- inbudget gifts, Budgeting, Budgeting in South Africa, Christmas gifts, Daily budgeting for South Africans, frugal gifts, Organisation and clean up, Xmas gifts

Today I am looking for presents, that don’t cost the earth, for you to give your friends and family for Xmas. Do you have a particular skill? It doesn’t have to be related to your work, if you are working. For years we have struggled financially and in 2010 I suddenly needed about 15 gifts […]
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