It's time to tackle the great Aussie cost of living crisis with a dash of humour and a dollop of savvy subscription management. We're talking about how to trim those excesses without sacrificing our precious Netflix binges or our kids' beloved Disney fix.

First up, let's talk tunes. We all love our Spotify, but those individual subscriptions can be expensive. So we jumped onto the family plan – which saved us a considerable amount a month. You don’t have to share music, you still keep your own accounts and just have to prove you live under the same roof.

Ah, Disney – the magical land where dreams come true and parents find five minutes of peace and quiet. But when faced with the cost of living crisis, is it really worth the splurge?

Well, let me tell you a tale of woe and wonder. We decided to cut Disney from our subscription line-up, thinking we could survive without it. Oh, how wrong we were. Within days, our kids morphed into tiny tornadoes of chaos and we quickly realised that Disney was less of a streaming service and more of a glorified babysitter. So, back it went into our subscription arsenal, with a solemn vow never to underestimate the power of animated distractions again.

With so many streaming services vying for our attention, it's easy to get overwhelmed (and overcharged). That's why we've implemented the one-in, one-out TV subscription system. Want to binge-watch the latest Netflix series? Sure thing – but first, you've got to bid adieu to your Stan subscription.

In the end, surviving the Aussie cost of living crisis is all about balance – you need some entertainment when you can’t go out. Take the time to review your subscriptions, merge where you can and don't be afraid to make the tough calls.