A simple, practical and definitely not boring book on living well while spending less. It will appeal especially to families but also to students, flatters and fixed income households.

It incorporates tips, suggestions and serious strategies but with a light hearted, easy to apply, honest approach. Covering all aspects of life there are suggestions for making money as well using less of it. The intention is to motivate and encourage not hector and lecture. It is NOT a book about investment, mortgage repayment or banking.

Each chapter includes immediate as well as longer term suggestions. The immediate ideas are to capture the initial enthusiasm and motivation and longer term strategies will result in bigger savings given time or effort. Topics include: food, energy, cleaning, cars, outdoors; family life, kids and money, leisure, celebrations, looking sharp and presents. Author Biography

Sophie Gray is the face and inspiration behind Destitute Gourmet, the DG series of cookery books and http://www.destitutegourmet.com. She is a popular speaker and teacher on food, family life and finances, and writes regularly for Healthy Food Guide, Parenting magazine and http://www.simplesavings.com.au. She is married to Richard and they have two children, Isabella and Jack. Sophie works fulltime communicating the destitute gourmet philosophy from their home in Auckland, New Zealand.

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