Serina Bird

Serina Bird is a proud frugalista who has amassed a million dollars through frugal living. Serina's first book, The Joyful Frugalista, is out now. She blogs at T he Joyful Frugalista, and her podcast is available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Serina is the founder of the The Joyful Business Club.

24 results by Serina Bird:

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How to pack cheap school lunches your kids will actually eat

Do you know what your kids actually like to eat? It's the first step in packing an affordable lunch that won't come home at the end of the day. More

By Serina Bird - February 5, 2021

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How to do your back-to-school shopping on a budget

Back-to-school shopping season is upon us! Here, frugalista Serina Bird shares her tips on how to be ready for Term 1 without breaking the bank. More

By Serina Bird - January 15, 2021

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Ham it up: What to do with your Christmas leftovers

Staring at a fridge full of Christmas leftovers? The Joyful Frugalista Serina Bird has some tasty tips for how to make the most of them. More

By Serina Bird - December 18, 2020

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I quit my full-time job to write and podcast - then a recession hit

When I gave up my well-paid career to write and podcast, I didn't expect disasters one after another: bushfires, coronavirus and now a recession. More

By Serina Bird - July 10, 2020

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Frugality is the new normal and that's not a bad thing

After years of being maligned, frugality is enjoying a new renaissance complete with board games and baking bread. Serina Bird hopes it's here to stay. More

By Serina Bird - April 29, 2020

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How the Frugal February challenge can bring out your inner frugalista

Feeling that you need to be more frugal after our unusual summer holidays, and not sure where to start? Why not do a Frugal February challenge? More

By Serina Bird - January 29, 2020

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Four ways to save money on your back-to-school shopping

It's that time of year already. The cheapest way to prepare for back-to-school is to reuse what you have already. More

By Serina Bird - January 15, 2020

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New doco will change the way you think about retirement

Playing With FIRE is a powerful new documentary about the early retirement movement. More

By Serina Bird - November 18, 2019

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How much the Tooth Fairy is paying for lost teeth in 2019

The night my son lost his first tooth, the only cash in the house was a $5 note, writes Serina Bird. That set an expensive precedent for the Tooth Fairy. More

By Serina Bird - October 2, 2019

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How to save water - and your wallet - during water restrictions

With many parts of Australia experiencing the worst drought in memory, many places are under water restrictions. Here's how to reduce your usage and slash your water bill. More

By Serina Bird - September 18, 2019

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How to pack cheap school lunches your kids will actually eat

How to do your back-to-school shopping on a budget

Ham it up: What to do with your Christmas leftovers

I quit my full-time job to write and podcast - then a recession hit

Frugality is the new normal and that's not a bad thing

How the Frugal February challenge can bring out your inner frugalista

Four ways to save money on your back-to-school shopping

New doco will change the way you think about retirement

How much the Tooth Fairy is paying for lost teeth in 2019

How to save water - and your wallet - during water restrictions

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