Monthly Archives: August 2010

  • By: Miss Thrifty
  • Comments: 528
  • Posted: August 26, 2010
  • Category: Competitions

COMPETITION: win a pair of UGG boots!

Whooga UK – coming your way! Well, I thought that with the weather suddenly turning so rotten, it was time for a nice woolly giveaway… THE PRIZE: a pair of brand new ugg boots worth up to £150, delivered to … Continue reading

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A doorstep delivery from Farmer Christmas

This is one (well, six) of the nice things about moving out of the city. At my husband’s workshop, one of his regular customers is a local farmer, who tips in eggs: The eggs always appear mysteriously, as the day … Continue reading

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  • By: Miss Thrifty
  • Comments: 0
  • Posted: August 21, 2010
  • Category: Staying In

For BBC Radio 5 Live listeners

If you have come here after listening to the Weekend Breakfast show on BBC Radio 5 Live, welcome to Miss Thrifty! My passion for fashion knows no bounds, but neither does my craving for saving… Here are some posts that … Continue reading

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  • By: Miss Thrifty
  • Comments: 20
  • Posted: August 18, 2010
  • Category: Holidays

A thrifty quandary: what would you do?

I flash the cash rather than flex the plastic, but (gasp!) am I about to break my own frugal rules? Truth is, I’m having a dilemma here – dilemma being a Money Monster sitting on my shoulder, whispering sweet IOUs … Continue reading

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  • By: Miss Thrifty
  • Comments: 6
  • Posted: August 11, 2010
  • Category: Staying In

Thrifty birthday presents for your boyfriend – for less than £40

Looking for a top (but thrifty) present for a boyfriend or husband? I’ve been looking too, after receiving this plea for help from Miss Thrifty reader Anna: Hi Miss Thrifty I wanted to make a nice present for my boyfriend’s … Continue reading

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Carnival of Personal Finance #269: THE DIVA$ EDITION

Welcome to the 269th Carnival of Personal Finance: the Diva$ Edition! Oh yes: it is an all-singing, all-dancing week for this popular Carnival, and all the songs are about money, so don’t forget to turn up the sound… If this … Continue reading

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