I wasn’t going to post this recipe. Homemade lemon curd works out at a fraction of the price of shop-bought lemon curd – and tastes so much more zingy and delicious – but I feel a bit strange about adding … Get the lowdown >>
Miss Thrifty14 February 20, 2013
Cheer up! I know it’s damp and cold and windy, but the first snowdrops are here. At Fountains Abbey, the woods are carpeted with snowdrops. They always make me happy: among all the drabness, a sign that Spring is finally … Get the lowdown >>
Miss Thrifty5 February 19, 2013
Have you taken out contents insurance? Did you know that “under-insurance” is so widespread that, according to one survey, it affects up to half of insurance customers who make a claim? When you under-insure, the cover you take out … Get the lowdown >>
Miss Thrifty9 February 18, 2013
You can find cruises for less than £75 a day if you hunt around. But it’s a complex industry so you do need to do your homework. Here are a few top tips, from travel journalist Jeremy Head. Get the lowdown >>
Miss Thrifty3 February 13, 2013
The other week, when I posted about My Favourite Money-Saving Phone Apps, a couple of readers in the comments section set out the pros and cons of selling your old mobile phones to raise some extra cash. But how much … Get the lowdown >>
Miss Thrifty5 February 11, 2013
Next time your eyesight changes and your optician coaxes you towards the racks of shiny new frames with the eyewatering price tags, know that a cheaper option is available. For just £19, ReglazeMyGlasses will give an old pair of your frames an MOT, fit new lenses and return the newly-refurbished glasses to you. Get the lowdown >>
Miss Thrifty2 February 6, 2013
Tickets to West End musicals don’t come cheap – unless you want to be sat at the back behind a pillar, that is. So I thought that the more adventurous among you would be interested to know that you can … Get the lowdown >>
Miss Thrifty1 February 1, 2013
Homemade leather food was one of the first posts I ever published on Miss Thrifty, nearly five years ago (yikes) when readers were still in single digits. Homemade leather food takes seconds to make, saves lots of pounds and I … Get the lowdown >>
Miss Thrifty10 January 31, 2013
I have toyed with the idea of writing a post about the best money-saving phone apps ever since I got an iPhone. But having an iPhone isn’t particularly thrifty, is it? Mind you, it’s a work phone and the way … Get the lowdown >>
Miss Thrifty13 January 24, 2013
Guess where I spent my Christmas money? Yep: the Atterley Road sale, which is now under way. It is a good place to go bargain-hunting if you need to look smart but stylish for work, or if you are a fan … Get the lowdown >>
Miss Thrifty0 January 22, 2013
Well, I couldn’t really run a series on thrifty breakfasts without including porridge, could I? Not only are porridge oats a low-cost option (a 500g bag of oats costs around 65p), but my trusty tiffin allows me to make three … Get the lowdown >>
Miss Thrifty8 January 20, 2013
If you have never made granola at home, there are two things you should know. 1. It tastes just as good as the stuff you buy in the shops. 2. It’s ridiculously cheap and quick to make. Once you start … Get the lowdown >>
Miss Thrifty10 January 19, 2013
I was in a rush and didn’t have enough honey to make the homemade granola I was planning. So for Thrifty Deskfest #3… We have… An almond croissant, apple and a blueberry smoothie. The croissant was warmed in the oven … Get the lowdown >>
Miss Thrifty4 January 18, 2013
So what’s in today’s tiffin? Bread bhurji, with a nice cup of tea and a couple of satsumas for after: It is the best thrifty breakfast I have ever eaten at my desk – and it only takes 10 minutes … Get the lowdown >>
Miss Thrifty4 January 16, 2013
Hey, check out my fancypants tiffin: It splits into three pots with lids, and was sent to me by Alpro, along with some other bits and pieces and a challenge: to create a week of tasty breakfasts to eat at … Get the lowdown >>
Miss Thrifty6 January 15, 2013
When I posted last week about how we managed to buy Christmas presents for 16 people on a budget of £180, I promised to post a round-up of some of our handmade gifts, created by my husband in his workshop. … Get the lowdown >>
Miss Thrifty17 January 15, 2013
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