Budget Recipes, Natural Health Remedies, Green Cleaners & More....

Hello, I'm Jean Morrison. My motto is to do everything cheaply and in a healthy way. You will find all sorts of ideas on my web site that will enable you and your family to live better and spend less.

First - my inspiration. My Mum grew up in England in the war years so she knew what it was like to make-do and mend. My Dad died young at 43 years of age, so Mum had to deal not only with his death but somehow find an income for herself and us kids. There was no Widow's Pension in England back in the 1960's. Luckily we had a large house so Mum took in boarders and we survived on the money she earned from housing and feeding them. Her accommodation was regarded as excellent and was always sought after.

Later on Mum married a second time and shortly after that we migrated from England to Australia. My step father turned out to be a bit of a drunkard who wouldn't and couldn't hold down a job so, yet again, poor Mum had to struggle on a pittance.

Mum raised us four kids on masses of love. The poor Darling didn't have much else to raise us on. Mum's thrifty habits became a way of life for us all.

 

Consequently, we are forever grateful for that. Mum died on 23rd August 2008. She had severe dementia. This web site is dedicated to my lovely Mum.

I have had a lot of pleasure creating this site and I hope you receive a lot of value from it. It is an ongoing project and is always expanding so please come back lots of times for extra hints and tips on how you can live better for less.

Here is a lovely email I received recently:

"Jean, Just a quick note to say a massive Thank You! Your recipes are so tasty, healthy and easy to follow. Being a young guy, I fell into the trap of convenience food. Since finding your website, I now spend alot of time in the kitchen whipping up a nice health meal. (With plenty of leftovers for lunch!) From French Onion Soup to Lamb Rissoles with Eggplant, I can't fault any of your recipes. Your website is also a fitting tribute to your late Mum, who sounds like a very kind hearted generous lady. A very sincere Thank You".................. Cal Phillips, Jindabyne, NSW

 

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