Sharon fruit are also known as persimmons. Personally I think that persimmon sounds a lot more exotic than sharon fruit (perhaps because I’m originally from Essex), but for some reason supermarkets always label them up as the latter. Anyway, whenever … Get the lowdown >>
Miss Thrifty4 April 20, 2011
When travelling on an overcrowded train, I have a great trick for getting a free upgrade to the First Class carriage. I was reminded of it earlier today when I saw a tweet from a London friend (below). If you … Get the lowdown >>
Miss Thrifty20 April 13, 2011
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 … Get the lowdown >>
Miss Thrifty5 April 11, 2011
I’ve just had a delivery from Vacuum World: a website filled to bursting with spare parts for just about every vacuum cleaner you can imagine. It carries more than 1,000 products for 30 different brands, from Hoover, Vax and Panasonic … Get the lowdown >>
Miss Thrifty3 April 10, 2011
I get my bouquet garni (or bouquets garnis) for free: I make them the traditional way, using herbs from my garden. They may look like faddy, fiddly little bundles to make, but they really aren’t. I like them better than … Get the lowdown >>
Miss Thrifty5 April 3, 2011
On Monday last week, my mobile phone rang and the caller’s number showed as 07893 300061. I answered my mobile and it was one of those ever-so-annoying recorded messages that click in when you pick up. Usually I hang up … Get the lowdown >>
Miss Thrifty11 March 21, 2011
Thanks to all who entered the competition to win tickets to Alton Towers. To enter, you had to leave a comment on the Miss Thrifty blog or Facebook page, naming your favourite fairground attraction or theme park ride. I selected … Get the lowdown >>
Miss Thrifty0 March 20, 2011
Most households seem to have an aged bottle of baby oil sitting around, even if there aren’t any babies. After all, it takes forever to use up and it isn’t as if baby oil has a best before date. We … Get the lowdown >>
Miss Thrifty13 March 19, 2011
I dip in and out of Groupon. Sometimes I like the offers and sometimes I’m not fussed, but some good deals have gone live today so I thought I’d flag up the best ones before they cease to be. Get … Get the lowdown >>
Miss Thrifty2 March 16, 2011
The Sun newspaper is running an Alton Towers offer. Readers who collect tokens will get two FREE tickets worth £79. To take advantage of this offer, you need to collect nine numbered tokens printed in The Sun and The News … Get the lowdown >>
Miss Thrifty42 March 9, 2011
Remember 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 … Get the lowdown >>
Miss Thrifty0 March 8, 2011
Jim, my husband, moved his workshop into a new building recently. It looks like a little Victorian cottage from the outside; inside, it’s all counters, workbenches, heavy machinery and electric points. It has been empty for a while. The landlord … Get the lowdown >>
Miss Thrifty6 March 1, 2011
About a year-and-a-half ago, I wrote a post called How to clean a REALLY dirty oven. It was more of a recipe, really. I’ve just had an email from a reader who found it and tried it: Dear Miss Thrifty, … Get the lowdown >>
Miss Thrifty6 February 25, 2011
Giveacar is a social enterprise that organises the free collection and recycling of any car or vehicle, anywhere in the UK. Cars are either disposed of, and the value of the scrap metal donated, or placed into an auction, and … Get the lowdown >>
Miss Thrifty1 February 22, 2011
Here’s a quick one. The current issue of Inside Soap magazine is running a two-for-one fish and chips deal. The offer is nationwide, and runs until 22 February 2011. Go here to see a list of the participating chippies – … Get the lowdown >>
Miss Thrifty2 February 17, 2011
The Win a £100 Gift Card competition drew nearly 600 entries, here on the blog and on the Miss Thrifty Facebook page. Thanks to all who entered. I drew the winner using a random number generator, and can reveal that … Get the lowdown >>
Miss Thrifty1 February 17, 2011
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