If you are like me and you haven’t yet got round to buying your Christmas tree and all the assorted guff, you may be (festively) cheered to hear that Sainsburys has cut its Christmas decorations, tree toppers and fairy lights … Continue reading
Read the rest of this articleIf you are planning a trip to the Angels Vintage Sale (aka The Clothes Sale of my Dreams) on Saturday 6 December, have you seen this? Angels is running a prize draw to give a small number of vintage fans … Continue reading
Read the rest of this articleA yummy mummy pal of mine, shopping for Christmas presents for her four-year-old, has just scored £52.00 worth of toys from Littlewoods Direct for £22.00 plus postage. Here’s how she did it: Littlewoods has launched a 3 for 2 offer, covering more than 2,500 toys, … Continue reading
Read the rest of this articleHello! I’m your Thrifty Christmas Fairy. Struggling to keep track of all the panic-stricken stores slashing prices ahead of Christmas? Rest assured that this lil’ thrifty blog is at your service! You’ll find a list of all the current sales … Continue reading
Read the rest of this articleSo you want to win a car, huh? Well, Citroen is hosting a competition to win one of its new-fangled C5 models. You can enter for free online, by going to this page of Citroen’s website. I’m no Jeremy Clarkson … Continue reading
Read the rest of this articleLike M&S, Debenhams is going big on sales and heavy discounts in the run-up to Christmas. Check out the Debenhams website for the full range of offers. I’m looking for new luggage at present: it’s horribly expensive and up until … Continue reading
Read the rest of this articleWell, I’m still suffering horribly with jetlag but at least I’m unpacked now. I hope to post more about our Thrifty Roadtrip over the coming days; right now I’m still trawling through my crammed RSS reader, and wondering how I’m ever … Continue reading
Read the rest of this articleShort notice, I know, but on Thursday Marks & Spencer is holding a one-off, one-day sale with 20 per cent off. The Times reports: Tomorrow’s sale at M&S, which starts online at one minute past midnight, is its biggest pre-Christmas … Continue reading
Read the rest of this articleI’m back! I’m jetlagged and should be in bed in right now, but instead I’m trolling the net and I just came across this: I love Angels: it’s an amazing theatrical costumier in London. The owner wants to clear some … Continue reading
Read the rest of this articleI asked my Frugal Grandma if she would provide holiday cover while I am away on my Thrifty Roadtrip this week. Frugal Grandma can do anything… When you make fruit pies put the bottom layer of pastry in the tin, … Continue reading
Read the rest of this articleI asked my Frugal Grandma if she would provide holiday cover while I am away on my Thrifty Roadtrip this week. Frugal Grandma can do anything… When someone gives you a bunch of carnations or chrysanthemums, take off the little … Continue reading
Read the rest of this articleI asked my Frugal Grandma if she would provide holiday cover while I am away on my Thrifty Roadtrip this week. Frugal Grandma can do anything.. Biscuits gone a bit soft? Use them as a crumble topping over fruit, sprinkle … Continue reading
Read the rest of this articleI asked my Frugal Grandma if she would provide holiday cover while I am away on my Thrifty Roadtrip this week. Frugal Grandma can do anything.. Frugal Dinner This recipe is called Beef Collop; it was first made by my … Continue reading
Read the rest of this articleI love reading Sharon Rose’s Vintage, Fashion, Me blog. Sharon Rose has an admirable talent for excavating gorgeous clothes from charity and thrift shops: a Marc Jacobs dress for £5, anyone? So I took the opportunity to ask, how does … Continue reading
Read the rest of this articleI’m just a little crazy right now. I’ve been skitting around like a demented ladybug all week, trying to tie up all the loose ends and get everything done before I jet off on my holiday. My journey to the … Continue reading
Read the rest of this articleThe Guardian is running a competition to win a week’s skiing holiday in the South Tyrol (the Italian Alps) in February 2009. The prize includes return flights from a UK airport, accommodation in a 4-star “wellness resort” and two six-day lift … 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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