28 March 2013

TSB tip #2: Get to know your thrift shops!

J&ANS BY DOLCE &GABBANA. Av prices: $50-$250. Paid $7. Worn, hi-waisted, 3/4s. Turned into shorts. Thicker jean allows for winter use, just pair with leggings/stockings.

Only $10!

Just because you're a penniless student doesn't mean you can't own nice things. Be smart with your purchases by researching/shopping around, and being patient. These black leather wedges were reduced to $10 from around $100 at Aldo. Prices drop for final pairs and last season stock.

Organic Scrubber

Already stressing over assessment items and study loads? Take timeout and go for a walk along the beach. Don't feel obliged to invite anyone (Valentine's Day has passed). Stroll through the water, and if you're lucky enough to come across one of these, make sure you snatch it before some company puts a price tag on it. Corals and volcanic rocks are great exfoliants. Just use them on your feet, not your face.


Incense Sticks!

They cost around $1 for a pack of 20. The smell is stronger + lasts longer than that of air fresheners, and they're cheaper too! Let a stick smoke until the room freshens up, then put it out.



TSB tip #1: You do the math!


Make sure specials really are specials. Do your research before you hand over the dollars.

Grow your own!

Cheaper in the long run, and definitely with less pesticides. Grab some fruits, veggies or herbs from your local Bunnings/supermarket/plant shop.

Quick, No-bake Cake.

Expecting guests? Have nothing to bring to a friend's dinner? This delicious dessert only requires what you have in your pantry/fridge/fruit bowl: layer into a container -- cookies, yogurt, muesli (repeat), then jam & fresh fruit. Place in fridge overnight & voila!