http://jogirl.com Personal financial advice & tips for women Sun, 29 Apr 2012 09:12:16 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Days like this don't have to be expensive. I scoured etsy for these easy gift ideas, but you could always bake her these awesome peanut butter brownies or get someone to sing her a funny song about being a mum on fiverr.com. Who said your mum was difficult to buy ... http://jogirl.com/mothers-day-for-under-40-easy/ Real-life discount shopping is enough to give any girl a thrill, but right now, it seems like the whole internet is a sale. Check out these beauties from around the net -- all heavily reduced, bargains, and just plain gorgeous. Love this Marla Carmen Patchwork handbag on Asos. $105.43 reduced to ... http://jogirl.com/best-sales-and-bargains-from-around-the-web/ This week, I decided to take advantage of the spike in the dollar and do a spot of online shopping. And, is it just me, or have the online shopping mobs kinda picked up their act lately? I swear it has never been this easy ... good for convenience, terrible ... http://jogirl.com/online-shopping-whats-your-experience/ Loving these inexpensive monogram platters. Large one $45. Lambskin leather handbag, $115US. And this labdradorite sterling silver ring for $96 USD. Did you hear Etsy.com is launching an Australian site next month? Can't wait. http://jogirl.com/etsy-love-inexpensive-gifts/ 2012. Didn't that used to seem like a long way away? So the New Year has started, you're back to working hard (or thinking about being on holidays while back at work), it feels like you never had a holiday, and all that stuff. Well, cheer up - time to start ... http://jogirl.com/2012-already-thought-about-how-youre-going-to-get-rich-yet/ Just a note on all things Christmassy ... remember you'll end up in credit card debt by January if you're not careful .... so note this Grinchy reminder. Got it? And if you really get a kick out of spending, (still!!), just fantasy shop. SO much cheaper! And still fun ... ... http://jogirl.com/happy-christmas-how-to-get-rich-in-2012-dont-spend-money-on-shit-you-dont-need/ If you're not going to take advantage of this strong Aussie dollar by heading overseas to shop, there's still a few ways to take advantage of our currency without even leaving your desk.  Here's a few websites I love ... [caption id="attachment_732" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption="Butterflies collage, rowantreedesign shop at Etsy"][/caption] www.etsy.com - ... http://jogirl.com/strong-aussie-dollar-online-shopping-heaven/ More than a decade ago now, I remember thinking my mum was SO daggy because she couldn't believe I'd paid $90 for a pair of jeans. In 1998, when Gettin Jiggy Wit It was Number 1, I was (trying) to rock a VERY expensive pair of  ... Whatever They Weres. ... http://jogirl.com/you-paid-how-much/ Well, yes and no. Well, no. Kind of - maybe. If you love it? Yes. Arrgh. Buying something you really don't need is hard when you're saving for something like paying off debts or a house deposit or a mortgage. But constantly denying yourself the things you love all the time is ... http://jogirl.com/is-it-ok-to-spend-money-on-things-you-dont-need/ I love wandering around the markets in whatever city I find myself in these days. And if I can't, shopping on handmade and artisan website Etsy is the next best thing for me. I love it. Love. Here's my favourites from today. I Love My Boots framed print, $30 US. Custom rings with ... http://jogirl.com/more-etsy-love/