We recently had our loft insulated for free by EDF Energy. Did you know about this scheme? I heard about it a while ago, but held back at first. This was partly because it sounded too good to be true … Get the lowdown >>
Miss Thrifty9 April 4, 2012
I’ve just spent a week down in Essex, introducing Thrifty Baby to the massed ranks of his nearest and dearest. We spent a couple of days staying with Frugal Grandma and Grandad. They may be in their eighties, but they … Get the lowdown >>
Miss Thrifty12 March 30, 2012
My post about getting a free upgrade to first class on the train continues to be popular, so I am pleased to revisit the topic. The East Coast Main Line has launched a time-limited special offer: book between now and … Get the lowdown >>
Miss Thrifty2 March 15, 2012
I lived in Hackney, East London for years. Now I live in Yorkshire, in a tiny city sandwiched between the Moors and the Dales, and surrounded by woods and rolling hills and sheep. The two places are very different, of … Get the lowdown >>
Miss Thrifty0 March 12, 2012
Cosmopolitan celebrates its 40th birthday this month and, what with this blog being the current holder of the magazine’s Lifestyle Blog of the Year title, the nice Cosmo ladies sent over a copy of the cover from the year of … Get the lowdown >>
Miss Thrifty2 March 3, 2012
If you are a fan of vintage clothing and you are based in London, here’s a heads up: Europe’s largest vintage kilo fair is taking place in Bethnal Green today and tomorrow. If you are unfamililar with kilo sales, they … Get the lowdown >>
Miss Thrifty1 March 2, 2012
This is a special post from Katie of Je Suis Une Monstre. Do you know it? It’s a rather fine blog about arts, crafts, DIY and handmade goodies. Katie, who lives up a mountain in the French Alps, makes lots … Get the lowdown >>
Miss Thrifty1 March 1, 2012
This banana bread recipe is quick, simple – and delicious. Or, to put it another way… This banana bread recipe is so quick that I can make it in between looking after Thrifty Baby; so simple that I can get … Get the lowdown >>
Miss Thrifty8 February 24, 2012
I know they are old-fashioned and that, in this day and age, it’s so much easier and quicker to nip down to Mothercare or Asda to stock up on baby clothes. But I’m currently obsessed with hand-knitted baby clothes. Not … Get the lowdown >>
Miss Thrifty8 February 20, 2012
I have written before now about the special place that De Cecco pasta holds in my heart. Made using bronze drawplates and slowly dried, it takes longer to cook than other, cheaper brands. However it is thicker and firmer, has … Get the lowdown >>
Miss Thrifty3 February 19, 2012
Thanks so much for all your lovely comments and messages about Thrifty Baby. He’s been poorly with reflux the past couple of weeks and we ended up on the children’s ward at the local hospital at one point, but I’m … Get the lowdown >>
Miss Thrifty2 February 14, 2012
Well, here he is: the reason for my silence these past weeks. (Although I’m sure it won’t surprise you to learn that the volume level in this house has been anything but silent…) Thrifty Baby was born on 3 January … Get the lowdown >>
Miss Thrifty31 January 24, 2012
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 … Get the lowdown >>
Miss Thrifty11 December 24, 2011
I’d noticed that a few of my friends on Facebook had signed up to the CouponCroc.co.uk Facebook page and now I know why: the discount vouchers site has been giving away some fancy prizes. Last week it was a 42″ … Get the lowdown >>
Miss Thrifty1 December 21, 2011
Thanks to everyone who entered this week’s competition to win a Cadbury’s chocolate hamper and other goodies from Cadbury Gifts Direct. There were almost 900 of you! I wanted to announce the four winners as quickly as possible, so that … Get the lowdown >>
Miss Thrifty0 December 15, 2011
This short but sweet Christmas giveaway comes courtesy of Cadbury Gifts Direct, and the first prize is one of these giant Cadbury Christmas Selection Box Hampers: The hamper contains: 1 x Large Christmas Selection Stocking, 1 x Medium Santa Selection … Get the lowdown >>
Miss Thrifty784 December 13, 2011
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