Later this year the first Write On Finance Blog Up takes place, in Leeds. Billed as a two-day get-together for personal finance bloggers, writers and those working for or on behalf of finance companies, including PRs and SEOs, the event … Get the lowdown >>
Miss Thrifty4 May 28, 2012
I was thinking about Thrifty Baby’s £20 Moses basket today. We were at a car boot sale at the city racecourse, and everywhere I looked there were baskets and stands! I’m not sure that I would have bought a second-hand … Get the lowdown >>
Miss Thrifty1 May 27, 2012
Miss Thrifty reader Pizimac read my recent post about Frugal Grandma’s Jam Explosion, and decided to create a jam recipe of her own (pictured). Doesn’t it look delicious? It’s Rhubarb & Ginger Jam/Compote. Not only is this a simple and … Get the lowdown >>
Miss Thrifty4 May 24, 2012
Despite Waitrose’s reputation for being on the expensive side, there are still bargains to be found in this most genteel of British supermarkets. I’ve just been out and picked up these pretty ice cream bowls for £2.25 each, reduced from … Get the lowdown >>
Miss Thrifty1 May 21, 2012
I love working opposite Rob, aka Harrogate’s very own Wild Man of the Woods. In he bounds, first thing on Monday morning, to tell me about his latest adventures. A couple of weeks ago, he found a stash of wild … Get the lowdown >>
Miss Thrifty1 May 18, 2012
Mr Straw’s House is my favourite National Trust property. I was going to list it as one of the highlights when the National Trust gave everyone free entry recently, but it’s one of those places where visits have to be … Get the lowdown >>
Miss Thrifty7 May 17, 2012
Well I never! I’ve been asked to post more about Thrifty Baby, and how I’m doing parenthood on a budget. The request made me do an OMG face like this: In truth, I’ve been holding back on the baby posts … Get the lowdown >>
Miss Thrifty16 May 16, 2012
Last summer I invested in a baby gender reveal cake, and held a baby gender reveal party. I didn’t post about it the time, because it felt so extravagant. I have never bought a big cake before – I even … Get the lowdown >>
Miss Thrifty8 May 2, 2012
Make Do And Mend was published by the UK Ministry of Information in 1943 at a time when clothing was rationed. It aimed to help housewives spruce up their wartime wardrobes and reuse every last scrap of material they had. … Get the lowdown >>
Miss Thrifty8 April 29, 2012
Come wedding season, lots of people flock to Phase Eight for smart dresses, and the store has some VERY loyal customers. It’s a wee bit expensive though, and I suspect that this discount is going to go down welll in … Get the lowdown >>
Miss Thrifty2 April 24, 2012
Have you noticed that a lot of the cheaper bags of salad from the supermarket are now brimming with radicchio? It’s the thick, red-purple leaf that looks good… and tastes horrible. It didn’t used to be this way: back in … Get the lowdown >>
Miss Thrifty4 April 22, 2012
The National Trust is throwing open the doors and gates of 200 of its properties and gardens this weekend: on Saturday 21 April and Sunday 22 April, you can visit for free. Download the coupon here. Find a list of … Get the lowdown >>
Miss Thrifty2 April 20, 2012
Palmolive recently sent me details of a coupon, which can be downloaded from its website here. It’s a coupon to buy a bottle of Palmolive Hygiene Plus handwash for £1. Palmolive Hygiene Plus has a full retail price of around … Get the lowdown >>
Miss Thrifty5 April 17, 2012
Hey, you know those squared-off packets of white fish you find in the supermarket freezer aisle? They look like this: I’ve seen cod, haddock and coley packaged like this in Morrisons and Sainsburys. At around £3.00 for 500g, these packets … Get the lowdown >>
Miss Thrifty9 April 15, 2012
Just a quick heads up for film buffs: the online arm of Sainsburys has added loads of much-loved films to its bargain bucket of DVDs. The True Grit/No Country For Old Men double bill was the one that caught my … Get the lowdown >>
Miss Thrifty0 April 8, 2012
Everybody is going gaga for The Hunger Games at the moment: both the movie, and the book on which it is based. If you would like to read the books but haven’t yet, check this out: The Book People are … Get the lowdown >>
Miss Thrifty2 April 4, 2012
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