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  • By: Miss Thrifty
  • Comments: 27
  • Posted: August 27, 2011
  • Category: Uncategorized

Confessions: Waitrose Mango Fingers & the patter of tiny feet…

Confession 1 You may have noticed that I’ve been quieter than usual recently. I could tell you that it’s because I’ve been busy at the sewing machine, sunning myself on some bargain basement Med holiday, doing a Nigella in the … Continue reading

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Debtris: Tetris for Austerity Britain

Debtris: UK version.In the words of its creator: “Budget cuts. Austerity measures. Spending reviews. A bleak start to the year. But maybe there’s a cheerful, colourful way to brighten the financial forecast?” There is also a U.S. version. As a … Continue reading

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…And I’m back!

As previously threatened, I went and took that thrifty roadtrip. Yep: the first holiday in two years, all bought and paid for back at the beginning of 2010. We landed in Colorado and hired a car. Then we drove up … 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: 8
  • Posted: July 14, 2010
  • Category: Uncategorized

Cosmopolitan Blog Awards

Cosmopolitan has launched its first ever Cosmopolitan Blog Awards and is asking ordinary joes like you and me to nominate their favourite blogs via this quick and easy form. The only other UK blog award shenanigans that I can think … Continue reading

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