Westend Musicals were to be had for free and Michelin star meals would cost no more than 20 GBP. I bought my clothes at designer sample sales and would never pay full price for a hair cut.
Over time however, I have become lazy and often, due to bad planning or convenience, I end up spending much more than I have to.
I have hence decided to revive my budgeting efforts to prove that lots can be had for very little money - even here in Sydney.
The first step was to give Groupon another chance. After many disappointing experiences in London I was determined to swear off Groupon for good, but I figure that in a relatively small, low-density country like Australia, it might be worth having another look.
The first voucher I purchased was "$6 Medium Salad, Large Soup or Wrap with a Drink ad Saladworks, CBD".
Now this is a really good deal. If you work in the city, you will know that lunch will set you back at least $10. I chose a smoked salmon salad and it came with a bread roll and a can of coke. The salad was very yummy - with feta, olives, eggs, capers and a tangy lemon vinaigrette. It was so good actually that I bought 4 more vouchers on the same day. I will be saving these for my Friday lunches as an extra treat.
