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5 Simple Ways to Save Even More on Your Weekly Grocery Bill Australia

5 Simple Ways to Save Even More on Your Weekly Grocery Bill

Posted on March 30, 2026March 30, 2026 by Simple Essentials

Can I save even more money on my grocery bill than I already do? It’s a question I think many of us are asking at the moment with grocery prices going up all around the world, including here in Australia. Whether you’re cooking for a big family, a partner, or just yourself, we’re all trying…

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Master your grocery budget free budgeting template

How to Master Your Grocery Budget: My Exact Method to Save $

Posted on February 5, 2026 by Simple Essentials

Be honest: Do you actually know what you’re spending on food every month? If the answer is a hesitant “no” (or a slightly panicked “too much!”), you are not alone. With the cost of living in Australia rising, it’s easy for grocery spending to spiral out of control. We start with good intentions, but between…

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Extreme budget meal challenge Australia

Extreme Budget Grocery Challenge (Australia)

Posted on October 15, 2025July 11, 2026 by Simple Essentials

Can you genuinely eat well on just $5 a day in Australia in 2025? I put it to the test with a full week of meals from ALDI (but you can easily grab these ingredients from another supermarket too) – breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks – using simple, budget-friendly ingredients. This isn’t about surviving on…

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Easy Budget for beginners

Budgeting For Beginners

Posted on October 8, 2023October 8, 2023 by Simple Essentials

New to budgeting or want to improve what you’re already doing? Try a zero sum budget method! In this short video I’ll show you how to get started and how much easier it is to budget when you ‘give every dollar a job’. Want the free budget template? Download it for free here.

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