The CWA's Complete Guide to Thrifty Living: Home, Kitchen, Garden

Let the Victorian CWA save you time and money on hundreds of everyday household problems, plus over a hundred recipes for budget-friendly meals and a yardful of essential ideas for the garden, whatever its size.

• Around the home

You won't believe how much time and money you can save in every room of the house, from cleaning to crafting and sink-clearing, with advice that is both simple, environmentally friendly and easy on the wallet. The tools are found in pretty much every household: lemon juice, vinegar, essential oils, bicarb, salt, methylated spirits.

• In the kitchen

Make delicious meals your family will love and make the most of every grocery item in your pantry. Crammed full of money-saving tips; easy, tasty recipes and fresh food ideas, there are thrifty recipes for all times of day – family dinners, snacks, lunch box fillers – as well as economical ways to cook generously for a crowd. There are tips for how to use up leftovers and brilliant ideas for making the most of that glut of seasonal fruit or veg.

• Out in the Garden

Get the most from your patch, whatever its size, season by season. From how and when to grow veg, flowers and more, to which garden tasks to do and when, and the art of growing from seed – it's all here. You'll be ready when the right moment comes to encourage healthy plant growth by pruning, mulching, weeding, seeding, feeding or cropping, plus tips for outsmarting pests and bugs.

This one-stop guide is easy to use, has something for everyone and will be brilliant for the weekly budget. This is thrifty living.

About the author

The Country Women's Association of Victoria Inc. was formed in 1928. It is a self-funded, non-party-political, non-sectarian organisation which aims to improve conditions for women and children and make life better for families, especially those living in rural and remote Australia. The Country Women's Association of Victoria Inc. is actively involved in ongoing campaigns to fundraise for those affected by drought and the recent bushfire emergency.

The Country Women's Association of Victoria Inc.
Published February 2027
Paperback
512 pages 
161mm x 205mm
ISBN 9781761502019