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
Sabatier makes the most wonderful knives. The metal is thick and the steel blades are strong and sturdy. Holding a Sabatier it is ten times more easy to fillet a fish, carve a roast or fanny around with baby salad vegetables. I cherish … Get the lowdown >>
Miss Thrifty1 September 26, 2008
Oh frabjous day! It’s Final Clearance time at House of Fraser department stores – and there’s a bunch of Guzzini stuff on sale. If you aren’t familiar with Guzzini: it’s an Italian design company. They make handsome plastic kitchenware, and … Get the lowdown >>
Miss Thrifty2 September 12, 2008
I use the grill in my oven a lot. Result: a really mucky oven! Unfortunately, I’m just not cut out for the industrial-strength cooker cleaning products that you can get from the supermarkets. I try my best: I open the back door, … Get the lowdown >>
Miss Thrifty12 September 10, 2008
Here in the UK, today’s news has been chock-a-block with houses, houses, houses. We’re all potty about owning our own homes, due to (a) this being a small island with finite space upon which to build, and (b) the simple … Get the lowdown >>
Miss Thrifty5 September 2, 2008
Hot Fuzz on DVD for £3.00? Irresistible. It’s on special offer at Sainsburys, which has some really good deals running from now until 2 September. You can find the full list here. I was going to run with the 60 beers … Get the lowdown >>
Miss Thrifty0 August 22, 2008
My Thriftymobile is super-cheap to run: it’s a 23-year-old Mazda with just 40,000 miles on the clock, and rock-bottom insurance rates. But there are downsides: just occasionally, something goes wrong. The car started leaking oil a few weeks ago, … Get the lowdown >>
Miss Thrifty2 August 20, 2008
I was in sunny(ish) Essex this weekend, catching up with some of my nearest and dearest. I spent yesterday hanging out with my grandparents. Not for the first time, my grandma’s thrifty supremacy had me marvelling. “Have some jam, dear”, she … Get the lowdown >>
Miss Thrifty18 August 11, 2008
Homebase is selling Philips energy saving light bulbs at a knockdown price: £1.49 for five. This is about a third of the regular price, and works out at just 30p per bulb. Save your outgoings and the planet at the … Get the lowdown >>
Miss Thrifty5 August 8, 2008
Silver tarnishes on contact with air, but shop-bought silver cleaner is pricey, smelly – and such a pain to use. Sitting around, dabbing at silver with gunked-up dusters, really isn’t the best use of anyone’s time. Also, that stuff makes your fingers … Get the lowdown >>
Miss Thrifty10 August 3, 2008
Following the steep rises in British Gas prices, Persimmon Homes has come up with an answer. Today the UK housebuilding giant put out a press release telling people to swap their current homes for new-builds. Home owners looking to reduce this latest impact of … Get the lowdown >>
Miss Thrifty8 July 31, 2008
If you haven’t yet identified your cheapest energy supplier, there’s really no excuse for putting this off any longer. My quick and easy guide to doing this ASAP is at the bottom of this post. As you may have … Get the lowdown >>
Miss Thrifty2 July 30, 2008
Do you have houseplants? Don’t bother buying those special leaf cleaning products, such as these £3.99 Leaf Shine Wipes from Betterware. Just pop all your plants into the bathtub or shower, and spray them from above. It washes dust … Get the lowdown >>
Miss Thrifty1 July 29, 2008
Morrisons is selling bunches of gorgous gladioli for just 1.49 a pop. Although the bouquets aren’t quite as sumptuous as the one pictured, it’s still a very good price. I love these flowers. I’m growing them in my garden, too.
Miss Thrifty0 July 27, 2008
When I walked into our downstairs bathroom yesterday, I found that the walls and tiled floor were crawling with flying ants. It was a very Amityville moment, and I immediately assumed the requisite facial expression, as per Margot Kidder in aforementioned … Get the lowdown >>
Miss Thrifty0 July 24, 2008
Basil: Ants in the kitchen drove me mad last summer – until I discovered that basil is Ant Kryptonite. Buy a pot from the supermarket for £1.99 or thereabouts, put it in a bigger pot and
Miss Thrifty6 July 19, 2008
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