About *Miss Thrifty*

Miss Thrifty is a woman on a mission. She lives in Yorkshire, UK, and never pays full price for anything. Spend less, live within your means and get out of debt - without resorting to recycling teabags.

12 days of christmas

Thrifty Christmas

Knit Your Way to Next Christmas

Christmas may be over for another year, but if you are a Christmas-a-holic and you knit, here’s a project to keep you going until December. These are the Twelve Days of Christmas, in knitted form. Aren’t they amazing? The owner is … Get the lowdown >>

Miss Thrifty3 January 12, 2013

Thrifty Home

How to Keep Your Rugs Looking Swell

I recently threw out one of our living room rugs. I’d taken to sponge-cleaning it weekly, by hand, and it still looked horrible. The baby sick, the pureed food hurled from the high chair with reckless abandon, the general wear … Get the lowdown >>

Miss Thrifty3 January 8, 2013

thrifty christmas tree

Thrifty Christmas

Make Your Own Christmas Tree

(Throwback to  2013) Taking down the tree and decorations always feels so sad, doesn’t it? This weekend I’ve packed ours away, but before I did so I took a few photos to share with you. In truth, I’d meant to … Get the lowdown >>

Miss Thrifty8 January 7, 2013

channel 4 savvy spenders

Personal Finance

Channel 4: call-out for Britain’s savvy spenders

Do you go the extra mile to save money?  Channel 4 is looking for Britain’s savvy spenders: families who have turned bargain-hunting into an art form.  Can you upcycle, recycle, put your waste to good use and bring your bills … Get the lowdown >>

Miss Thrifty3 December 22, 2012

stamp - 1st class

Thrifty Christmas

How to save money when posting your Christmas cards – part 2

Following my tip for saving money on stamps  this Christmas, here’s my second way of saving money on your Christmas postage. Behold, this extremely useful calendar from Castle Cover. (If you are reading this post in an email, and you … Get the lowdown >>

Miss Thrifty1 December 13, 2012

christmas craft

Thrifty Christmas

Get crafty this Christmas, and win Tesco vouchers

If you are planning to keep your Christmas budget on the down low by making a lot of your decorations and other Christmas bits and pieces yourselves, can I point you in the direction of this excellent series of how … Get the lowdown >>

Miss Thrifty0 December 12, 2012

Competitions

GIVEAWAY: Win a £175 All Terrain Kart!

Isn’t this terrific? It’s an All Terrain Kart worth £175 – and I have one to give away to a lucky Miss Thrifty reader. Scroll down to find out how you can enter and win. All Terrain Karts have been … Get the lowdown >>

Miss Thrifty48 December 11, 2012

cheap postage stamps

Thrifty Christmas

How to save money when posting your Christmas cards – part 1

  If you are planning to save money on your Christmas cards this year, I’ll bet you are trimming your send list and perhaps making your Christmas cards or upcycling them. But did you know that there is another way … Get the lowdown >>

Miss Thrifty5 December 5, 2012

Thrifty Christmas

GIVEAWAY: fill your house from top to bottom with Christmas decorations…

See this? It’s a book published by Usborne, called Christmas Decorations to Cut, Fold & Stick. It’s absolutely brilliant – and if you’d like to win a copy, scroll to the bottom of this post. In the meantime, let me … Get the lowdown >>

Miss Thrifty49 December 4, 2012

Winter Driving

Thrifty Outings

Winter Driving: Get Your Car Ready in Seven Steps

When I lived in London and then Arizona, it never occurred to me that I should prepare my car for winter. Then I moved to North Yorkshire and quickly found that here, winter driving can be a hazardous and expensive … Get the lowdown >>

Miss Thrifty0 December 3, 2012

flavrbox

Deals & Bargains

WINNER: Win a subscription to Flavrbox with eHarmony

Thanks to everyone who entered the Flavrbox giveaway, in association with eHarmony. I can reveal that the lucky winner of the six-month Flavrbox subscription is… Katie Richards! Well done Katie! I’ll be in touch for your contact details, and the eHarmony … Get the lowdown >>

Miss Thrifty0 December 3, 2012

christmas deals & discounts

Deals & Bargains

Christmas Countdown: Ten Top Deals, 02/12/12

Another week, another bevy of discounts, offers and other top-notch deals for all of us seeking to fill those Christmas stockings with lots of lovely treats, while minimising the damage to our bank accounts… This week, I have been shopping … Get the lowdown >>

Miss Thrifty3 December 2, 2012

big green smile

Competitions

Big beauty giveaway & 20% discount at Big Green Smile

Here’s a heads up: Big Green Smile, a website selling lots of beauty and eco products, from lip liner to organic toilet cleaner, is having a big beauty giveaway to celebrate the 12 Days of Christmas. Here are the prizes … Get the lowdown >>

Miss Thrifty1 November 29, 2012

grandma's eggs

Thrifty Food

Grandma’s Eggs: how to use up day-old bread

My friend Nadine is a terrifically accomplished cook. She also works from home. This, as it turns out, is a magical combination resulting in sumptuous breakfasts, even on weekdays. Here is a very simple breakfast recipe, which Nadine has kindly … Get the lowdown >>

Miss Thrifty7 November 28, 2012

christmas countdown top deals

Thrifty Christmas

Christmas Countdown: Ten Top Deals

Well, I’m about halfway through my Christmas shopping now – and my thrifty plan to spend no more than £180 on gifts for 16 people is on track (punches air). Unfortunately, because so many members of my family read this … Get the lowdown >>

Miss Thrifty6 November 22, 2012

flavrbox

Competitions

COMPETITION: Win a subscription to Flavrbox with eHarmony

Flavrbox aims to bring the farmer’s market to your door. It’s like Glossybox, but for posh food. Every month a box arrives, filled with delicious goodies such as shortbreads, sauces, jams, teas and chocolates. When eHarmony UK asked to team up with … Get the lowdown >>

Miss Thrifty181 November 5, 2012