It’s competition time: who wants to win a £100 gift card to spend on the high street? Miss Thrifty has teamed up with the Post Office to offer readers the chance to win one of the Post Office’s one4all gift … 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 article1. Avocados. I love avocados, so I take care to avoid the duff ones. You know the ones I mean: they feel nice and soft, but turn out to be bruised and manky on the inside. Take your soft avocado … Continue reading
Read the rest of this articleThis is a new way to save money on the dinners that you cook at home. And no: it doesn’t have anything to do with my tips and tricks for filling your supermarket trolley for £30 or less. Nor am … Continue reading
Read the rest of this articleUK readers will know that VAT is due to rise from January 2011, from 17.5 per cent to 20 per cent. (For non-VATable readers from elsewhere: VAT is short for Value Added Tax and it is like U.S. sales tax, … Continue reading
Read the rest of this articleInvisibleHand is a great new tool for online shopping. In a nutshell, it ensures that you get the best possible price for your chosen item. I have been testing it out for the past few days, and I’m pleased with … Continue reading
Read the rest of this articleDon’t write off UK Woolworths just because it has gone into administration. I was in there today, kicking off my Christmas shopping. Although there are no big SALE signs up, there are plenty of good deals to be had. There are … 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 articleIn last week’s vintage shoe shopping guide, I argued that 1940s shoes weren’t worth bothering with. Here’s the evidence. It may have been different in other countries, but in Britain clothing was strictly rationed during the Second World War. By the time the war ended, there weren’t many … Continue reading
Read the rest of this articleBravo to Frugal Trenches, who has just spent a paltry £12 on her weekly grocery shop. There are some nice things on her list, too. Don’t worry: she isn’t on tap water sandwiches for the rest of the week.
Read the rest of this articleDear Sainsburys, I made the following observations, while walking around your supermarket today: I like your pouch of fresh hollandaise sauce for 99p. It is freezable, so I can pour the contents into an ice cube tray and it will keep us … Continue reading
Read the rest of this articleI wouldn’t do this normally, but I’m really off shopping at the moment. Today I went into town, armed with a £15 credit note, for a mini-splurge in one of those discount emporiums that sell every bargain under the sun. And … Continue reading
Read the rest of this articleThere comes a time in every frugal blogger’s life when a harsh reality must be faced. Yes: it’s new computer time! In my case, my current laptop is on its last legs. It has been so well-used that the matte silver mousepad has worn … 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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