October Freebies, Discounts and Advice

What can you do to improve your finances in October and what are the special offers, freebies and discounts available to you?

​Find all the discounts, freebies and special offers here plus a selection of articles ideal for this time of year.

Things to do in October to Make and Save Money

​How to easily get $2,000+ by Christmas: From October 1st, if you do the things in this article, you could easily have $2,000 or more by Christmas/the end of the year!
​Over 200 birthday freebies: If you have a birthday, sign up for the freebies. Some of them require you to be a member the month before, others you can sign up on the day and still be eligible.
​How to host a clothing swap: a frugal way to update your wardrobe for the warmer weather.
​How to get clothes for free or cheap: another option to update your wardrobe due to weather or body changes.
​7 tips for beauty on a budget: the changing weather often means an update in beauty items/routines is needed. My skin dries out terribly in winter and in certain climates, compared to summer where my skin is oilier.
​Where the best competitions and giveaways are: now is a great time to enter competitions as there are usually a lot on.
​How to manage expensive invitations: whether you want to go or need an excuse this article covers it all for weddings, engagements, dinners out etc.
​19 ways I’ve made money from home: ideas to help you start making extra money from home.
​Gardening tips because this time of year is great for certain veggies etc. Some things are easier to grow than others so you don't need to be a gardening expert or have a large space.

What I am Doing in October

This month is busy for me. I am in Tasmania this week to see my grandmother (she is unwell). Next week I am in Canberra for a wrestling competition for my daughter and we are selling off everything we own, packing up the house and leave in November.

I also need to organise everything both for being in the islands for a few months during cyclone season and for moving across the country. My eldest will complete the HSC then both my older 2 will continue their other studies and work as well, so we need to ensure everything is in place for them to study and me to work.

Our plans updated multiple times this year due to opportunities for my kids then my ill health. Now, we have the opportunity to be overseas for a couple of months before setting up in Perth.

Our Meal Plan

As I am away this week, the meals are up to my kids. Here is what they chose:
Salmon, coconut rice and Japanese inspired coleslaw
Butter chicken
Corn beef, mashed potato and veggies
Mexican chicken
Minestrone soup with sourdough
Pizza
Leftovers
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Breakfasts are eggs, rice, fruit smoothies. Lunch is either leftovers or wraps, sandwiches.

For ideas on how to save money on groceries, check out
​How to get up to $200 off meal kits including Marley Spoon, HelloFresh, Dinnerly and EveryPlate
​How to reduce the cost of groceries​
​How to turn leftovers into something new - how to reduce food waste: includes ideas for every food or food scrap.

What I Am Reading

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