But today in the check-out queue at Coles Leichhardt (I know. On the rare occasion I shop there I come away feeling so dirty) while Don was loading the conveyor (he has a system with which I do not mess), I was compelled to pick up one of those horrifically bogan magazines with a teensy “save money” supplement wrapped around it.

And, dear reader, amongst the yawn-inducing tips we’ve all seen so many times before, I struck frugal gold.

Keep tomato sauce sachets from cafes in the freezer. They make great cold packs for kids’ injuries and are cheaper than buying fancy ones from the chemist.

Magnificent!