Introductions and welcomes

Welcome to my very new blog! It's nice to have you here!

In the past, I admit that I have been a bit of a serial blogger. A hundred and two fantastic ideas, keen as mustard, make a start, then think of a billion things to write about that don't quite fit the theme. Get a bit frustrated, spit the dummy and back to the drawing board. So what's different this time? Well, finally I've decided to focus predominantly on something I have a great passion for, and under which umbrella many of my thoughts and writings may be able to find a home: thriftiness.

In my circle of friends and family, I do know some who are fortunate enough to enjoy the spoils of generously huge bank accounts. Hard earned, well deserved and half their luck I say. For me, for most others, and for you too I bet, coin is a limited resource that needs to be stretched to its maxiumum potential. I don't just like a bargain, I *love* a bargain but this does not automatically mean cheap as we all know that cheap can be nasty. A bargain represents value, it means making the most of the money you have available by spending it well on creating a good quality life.

A THRIFTY HOUSEHOLD is meant to be a treasure chest of tips, reviews, ideas and thoughts on living well for the best price. It's all about value.

As a mum of three (2 boys, ages 13 and almost 11 and a fifteen week old bubba girl) I am in the firing line of the family budget. I appreciate that it's a hard gig and that the bank account seems to dwindle without intervention. Sounding familiar to you? If so, I am hoping that you will join me on this quest to live the good life on less. Any tips or ideas that you would like to submit will always be welcomed and acknowledged - contact me so I know you are playing too!

I'll be seeing you again soon!