Homebase is selling Philips energy saving light bulbs at a knockdown price: £1.49 for five. This is about a third of the regular price, and works out at just 30p per bulb. Save your outgoings and the planet at the … Continue reading
Read the rest of this articleI was standing in the checkout queue in Sainsburys today, my trusty 2 pints of semi-skimmed deposited on the conveyor belt, waiting patiently as the lady in front faffed around with her purse and Nectar card. And so I started … Continue reading
Read the rest of this articleDon’t rinse out that empty or almost-empty jar of mustard. Instead, pour in a little olive oil, replace the lid and shake thoroughly. Voila! A fresh salad dressing. This works best with wholegrain or French mustard. It also works … Continue reading
Read the rest of this articleYSL’s Touche Eclat is still the best under-eye concealer on the market – but if you’re put off by the £18 price tag, the Lacura range of cosmetics is well worth a look. The products are available from Aldi stores. … Continue reading
Read the rest of this articleI’m thrilled that my post NEW-BUILD HOMES: A THRIFTY OPTION? has made it into the latest Carnival of Personal Finance! The Carnival is hosted by Squawkfox this week, with a “City Slickers” theme. There is lots there, and I’d recommend checking it … Continue reading
Read the rest of this articleSilver tarnishes on contact with air, but shop-bought silver cleaner is pricey, smelly - and such a pain to use. Sitting around, dabbing at silver with gunked-up dusters, really isn’t the best use of anyone’s time. Also, that stuff makes your fingers … Continue reading
Read the rest of this articleFor someone who prides herself on feeding two people for £20 per week, I’m a terrible food snob. I’ll happy eat from economy tins; in my book, however, certain foodstuffs are above compromise. One of these is pasta. I don’t … Continue reading
Read the rest of this articleThe Debenhams sale is in full swing. Bundle time! This grey shirt dress from the department store’s excellent BETTY JACKSON. BLACK range is going at half price: just £25, down from £50. It’s 45″ / 115 cm long, and 94 per cent … 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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