In 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 … Get the lowdown >>
Miss Thrifty6 October 28, 2008
The Welsh Tourist Board (aka Visit Wales) is running a competition to win a Honda Civic Hybrid. All you have to do is click the button above, download a tourist brochure and enter your details. The competition is free to … Get the lowdown >>
Miss Thrifty3 October 27, 2008
Ciao, Fashion Queens! The latest issue of Grazia magazine (not the one above; this one has Madonna on the cover) has vouchers for a range of high street clothes stores. The magazine costs £1.90; the vouchers, on page 103, give you 20 per cent off … Get the lowdown >>
Miss Thrifty2 October 24, 2008
There’s a feature in the Daily Mail about vintage shoes: the “latest celebrity fashion fad”, according to the newspaper. The piece provides a rundown of the “top six iconic shoes”, with a credit-crunchy theme: Vintage shoes are in general still cheap … Get the lowdown >>
Miss Thrifty7 October 23, 2008
Yes, I know I’m really late to the party. I’d read all about Freecycle, which reduces waste by encouraging people to post their unwanted items online, and pass them on. But I hadn’t really paid much attention, because (a) … Get the lowdown >>
Miss Thrifty5 October 21, 2008
This hair clipper set from Tesco is only £6.99. It comes with the different sized combs, so that you can select how short you want the hair to be, plus other accoutrements such as scissors and a comb. Not only … Get the lowdown >>
Miss Thrifty2 October 17, 2008
Following my round-up of property raffles a few weeks ago, this blog has received oodles of hits from people in the UK searching for home hooplas. So thanks to Miss Thrifty reader Sima for alerting me to the news that the draw … Get the lowdown >>
Miss Thrifty10 October 16, 2008
I’ve been thinking about writing a will for a while now. It’s not like we have much to give away, but we own a house, we don’t want to make things difficult for anyone left behind, and reading c jane’s … Get the lowdown >>
Miss Thrifty6 October 15, 2008
View Larger Map We’re in the middle of planning our week-long roadtrip (above). We’re getting there, but it’s a squeeze. So many miles, so little time. I’m excited though; I love driving along a long straight road in the middle of … Get the lowdown >>
Miss Thrifty22 October 14, 2008
A new mail order site called Handbag Planet is celebrating its launch by giving away one handbag every hour this coming Wednesday, October 15. To enter, visit the website, enter your details and select the bag that catches your eye. The bags … Get the lowdown >>
Miss Thrifty6 October 13, 2008
Yes, I know it’s not the first time that I have waxed lyrical about Betty Jackson’s range for Debenhams department store, but I do like it. The clothes are nicely thought-out: simple and elegant, with a few special details.
Miss Thrifty2 October 10, 2008
I’m surprised the mint and parsley have lasted this long, in their big fired pots out on the patio. But as the days get shorter and colder, both herbs have faded. So I have now picked the nicest leaves and put them … Get the lowdown >>
Miss Thrifty4 October 9, 2008
Bravo 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.
Miss Thrifty1 October 8, 2008
Dear 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 … Get the lowdown >>
Miss Thrifty5 October 8, 2008
Who’d have thunk that Woolies would be a magnet for frugal gardeners? It really shouldn’t surprise me – after all, that shop sells everything – but since discovering that it sells good gardening products at rock bottom prices, I’ve … Get the lowdown >>
Miss Thrifty2 October 3, 2008
Caitlin Moran in The Times is one of my favourite columnists – she makes me laugh a lot. This week is no exception: she has been writing on media attitudes to squeezed household budgets, and I think she’s bang on: Within the … Get the lowdown >>
Miss Thrifty4 October 2, 2008
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