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  1. Mina vriesekolk

    Ten tips to slash your energy bill and save more this year!

    Buy a few balls of knitting wool and crochet a nice rug , so many varieties to do so . If you don’t no google it or ask a friend . Keeps you nice and warm.
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    Homeowners stung with a six-figure bill as pests make a costly meal out of their property!

    I think the pestcontrol business should pay for the damage as was stated there were no termites on inspection. Afterwards in their freestanding garage , nearly every panel had termites , how can you miss that ? Getting them to court could be a very costly affair as it could go on and on. We had...
  3. Mina vriesekolk

    Country Vegetable and Bacon Soup

    Nice winter soup and make enough for another day .
  4. Mina vriesekolk

    Scientists report diabetes drug helps with weight loss for various body types

    Just change your lifestyle , it’s FREE! Change your eating habits , don’t put a whole bag of chips in front of you . Change to mixed natural unsalted nuts and just take a handful , you need to put away the rest of the nuts . I roast mine and have enough for about 5 days . Drink plenty of water...
  5. Mina vriesekolk

    Experts weigh in about health benefit claims of apple cider vinegar

    I would be worry about the acidity which can affect your teeth, unless you have dentures .
  6. Mina vriesekolk

    Retiring could be more expensive than you think–here’s how it outpaces mortgage costs

    The government we have at present likes the retired people to downsize ,so you buy a cheaper house as the one you live in , so after you have sold , you have money in the bank and if that is over the threshold you could miss out at the old age pension . After we downsized, we had too much...
  7. Mina vriesekolk

    Retiring could be more expensive than you think–here’s how it outpaces mortgage costs

    I think if you want to retire from paid work , you should have paid off your mortgage. My husband and I have put enough in our Super to live comfortably. we are self funded retirees and do not live of the government . We live of our Super and given ourselves an x amount of dollars per fortnight...
  8. Mina vriesekolk

    Basic Muffin Recipes with different Variations

    I love the variety of muffins , you can chop and change anything to your likening. I mainly make them with fruit in season , add coconut and other pieces of nut , like macadamia. Also like the peanutbutter ones , it is such a useful product . Thanks for sharing.
  9. Mina vriesekolk

    Cash or card? Coles' bold new checkout policy might affect how you pay in the future!

    If you shop at country markets , most stall holders will only take cash . If you only be able to pay by card , the products you buy will be more expensive , as they will pass on the fees to you. Also the farm stores in my area , you pay cash as you put your money in a locked container , just...
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    Australian government issues new travel advice amidst France's raised terror alert

    I have traveled to France many , many times and often we went the first week of May for 1 week as there used to be a couple of public holidays in that week . The 1st of May -labour day , 4th of May they remember all the fallen soldiers and people died in all the previous wars and 5th of May is...
  11. Mina vriesekolk

    Saving Money Done Easy

    I cook on purpose more meals and freeze a few portions or have it in a couple of days and just heat it up. My freezer is full with muffins , healthy natural biscuits and homegrown capsicums . Also freeze overripe bananas for muffins or bananabread . I cook on gas , cheap $24,- a year . Solar on...
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