Well, 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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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 articleAs you are here after reading this feature in today’s newspaper, I am guessing that you don’t care much for keeping on the Chancellor’s sweet side… Mind you, the politicians’ approach to thrift and economy confuses me. I don’t often … Continue reading
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Well, I didn’t know what to expect when I went to the Cosmopolitan Blog Awards last night – but with so many excellent blogs shortlisted, I certainly didn’t expect to win. But I did! I haven’t seen many of the … Continue reading
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If you frequent personal finance blogs, or even if you enjoy the blog carnivals that I sometimes host on this site, you’ll know that this particular corner of the blogosphere is dominated by American bloggers, many of them excellent.
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Startled but delighted to discover that the Miss Thrifty Blog has been shortlisted for a Cosmopolitan Blog Award! I am stupidly grateful to the readers who nominated me: thank you thank you! Miss Thrifty is one of 12 blogs shortlisted … Continue reading
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I once wrote on this blog that I rarely got any good freebies – and then realised, a couple of weeks later, what a fib that was. The truth is, I get offered some great free gifts and products for … Continue reading
Read the rest of this articleAnswer: my latest delivery from Summer Naturals! It seems to follow on neatly from this week’s cleaning theme… I’ve been a Summer Naturals customer for more than three years now. The company sells bulk quantities of natural (and frugal) cleaning … Continue reading
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Crivens, perhaps I need to brush up my act? This is from (ahem) another blog: “In my stumblings I came across Miss Thrifty, at first I got a little excited, a female thrifter perhaps this is a match made in … Continue reading
Read the rest of this articleRemember a few months ago, when I asked your advice about going out to India for a favourite friend’s wedding in 2011? Some good points were made and I decided to go for it – even though I don’t like … Continue reading
Read the rest of this articleMy Cath Kidston sale review was a popular post last year, so here’s the 2011 edition. The thing with a Cath Kidston sale, in my experience, is that it’s very hit and miss. There are always some gems in there, … Continue reading
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Don’t worry: this isn’t some New Year’s Resolution-themed baloney about losing weight and finding new hobbies. But with the calendar year flipping and Miss Thrifty having a drastic design makeover at around about the same time, this seems like the … Continue reading
Read the rest of this articleYes: the new look has finally been unveiled! Back in January I cast three New Year’s resolutions. One of them was a blog makeover – and thanks to the talented Gary at FrogsThemes.com, I’ve squeezed under the bar with just … Continue reading
Read the rest of this articleIf you’re in the market for a mac, check out the selection in Tesco. I don’t shop in Tesco very often, partly because there isn’t one near us (unusual, I know) and partly because I’m still moody about the Tesco … Continue reading
Read the rest of this articleAs 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
Read the rest of this articleThis is me on my wedding day in 2005, wearing my thrifty wedding dress. I bought it on eBay for £25; according to the faded little note that came with it, the dress had last been worn in 1927. Candis … 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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