Well, here he is: the reason for my silence these past weeks. (Although I’m sure it won’t surprise you to learn that the volume level in this house has been anything but silent…) Thrifty Baby was born on 3 January … Continue reading
Read the rest of this articleWell, it’s a funny old Christmas here. If you are wondering why I’ve been a little quiet in recent weeks, it’s because Thrifty Baby’s arrival is imminent… late, in fact. This also meant that a few weeks ago it dawned … Continue reading
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I’d noticed that a few of my friends on Facebook had signed up to the CouponCroc.co.uk Facebook page and now I know why: the discount vouchers site has been giving away some fancy prizes. Last week it was a 42″ … Continue reading
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Thanks to everyone who entered this week’s competition to win a Cadbury’s chocolate hamper and other goodies from Cadbury Gifts Direct. There were almost 900 of you! I wanted to announce the four winners as quickly as possible, so that … Continue reading
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This short but sweet Christmas giveaway comes courtesy of Cadbury Gifts Direct, and the first prize is one of these giant Cadbury Christmas Selection Box Hampers: The hamper contains: 1 x Large Christmas Selection Stocking, 1 x Medium Santa Selection … Continue reading
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Thanks to everyone who entered the Tesco Christmas voucher competition: there were more than 500 entries on the blog and on the Miss Thrifty Facebook page, and some brilliant ideas that I am hoping to roll into a top tips … Continue reading
Read the rest of this article“The Chelsea Physic Garden was founded in 1673, as the Apothecaries’ Garden, with the purpose of training apprentices in identifying plants. “The location was chosen as the proximity to the river created a warmer microclimate allowing the survival of many … Continue reading
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Plain Lazy describes itself as a “street-urban lifestyle brand” (translation: casual clothes for trendy young people). They have a lot of discounts and deals on at the moment, so if you’re shopping for Christmas presents for any of the aforementioned … Continue reading
Read the rest of this articleToday I made this Yorkshire pudding – recipe below. You’ll have to excuse the rushed picture, but I was serving up a Sunday roast and we were hungry… Unsurprisingly, Yorkshire puddings are taken very seriously up here. Not long after … Continue reading
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If you live in or around London, IKEA stores have an offer that may appeal. From now until 18th December 2011, you can take five second-hand books into your nearest IKEA – and receive a £5 IKEA voucher in return. … Continue reading
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I don’t want to scare you, but December is NEXT WEEK. So this competition is perfect timing, isn’t it? The winner will receive a £100 Tesco gift voucher, which can be spent on presents, slap-up food… whatever you want. The … Continue reading
Read the rest of this article“Families are reducing their weekly shopping bills by more than a third after the American craze of ‘extreme couponing’ crossed the Atlantic” – The Sunday Times. “American craze for ‘extreme couponing’ hits Britain… and it could slash the cost of … Continue reading
Read the rest of this articleSo the new guy who sits opposite me at work turns out to be a Wild Man of the Woods. Well, not quite, but close… His name is Rob and with his friend Leo, he has co-authored a book about … Continue reading
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Tesco Magazine recently asked me to compile a few top tips about getting organised for Christmas sooner, rather than later. You can find the feature here. There is nothing I like more than a good list. So in the main, … Continue reading
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Halifax, a long-standing Miss Thrifty advertiser, recently sent me a new sidebar widget to replace the old one that’s been on the site since 2009. As regular readers know, I’m a terrible snot when it comes to the ads I’ll … Continue reading
Read the rest of this articleThis lentil and chestnut soup is one of my “frugalised” Nigella recipes – and as well as being tasty, it’s a great recipe for using up some of the leftover odds and sods in your kitchen. Two other reasons why … Continue reading
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A label maven with a beady eye for bargains and a craving for saving, Miss Thrifty lives in Yorkshire, UK. And no, you won’t find her on a “homestead”, harnessing energy via a mini wind turbine and washing clothes with homemade soapflakes and a hand-cranked mangle.
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