With rising living costs, the threat of rate hikes and downturns in the real estate market, buying one’s own Australian home has become more of a millstone rather than a milestone. Written in the form of reviews, cautionary tales of anti-thrift and general advice, Must Be Thrifty documents one lady’s attempt to stave off arrears…with help from friends.

For more on Must Be Thrifty and other like-minded individuals, check out Shannon McKeogh’s article, ‘Gen Y – Living Frugal’.

Or help her out by buying some of her stuff from her Etsy store.