Thanks to everyone who entered the Tesco Christmas voucher competition: there were more than 500 entries on the blog and on the Miss Thrifty Facebook page, and some brilliant ideas that I am hoping to roll into a top tips … Get the lowdown >>
Miss Thrifty5 December 8, 2011
“The Chelsea Physic Garden was founded in 1673, as the Apothecaries’ Garden, with the purpose of training apprentices in identifying plants. “The location was chosen as the proximity to the river created a warmer microclimate allowing the survival of many … Get the lowdown >>
Miss Thrifty0 December 7, 2011
Plain Lazy describes itself as a “street-urban lifestyle brand” (translation: casual clothes for trendy young people). They have a lot of discounts and deals on at the moment, so if you’re shopping for Christmas presents for any of the aforementioned … Get the lowdown >>
Miss Thrifty0 December 7, 2011
Today I made this Yorkshire pudding – recipe below. You’ll have to excuse the rushed picture, but I was serving up a Sunday roast and we were hungry… Unsurprisingly, Yorkshire puddings are taken very seriously up here. Not long after … Get the lowdown >>
Miss Thrifty9 December 5, 2011
If you live in or around London, IKEA stores have an offer that may appeal. From now until 18th December 2011, you can take five second-hand books into your nearest IKEA – and receive a £5 IKEA voucher in return. … Get the lowdown >>
Miss Thrifty4 December 1, 2011
I don’t want to scare you, but December is NEXT WEEK. So this competition is perfect timing, isn’t it? The winner will receive a £100 Tesco gift voucher, which can be spent on presents, slap-up food… whatever you want. The … Get the lowdown >>
Miss Thrifty427 November 25, 2011
“Families are reducing their weekly shopping bills by more than a third after the American craze of ‘extreme couponing’ crossed the Atlantic” – The Sunday Times. “American craze for ‘extreme couponing’ hits Britain… and it could slash the cost of … Get the lowdown >>
Miss Thrifty43 November 22, 2011
So the new guy who sits opposite me at work turns out to be a Wild Man of the Woods. Well, not quite, but close… His name is Rob and with his friend Leo, he has co-authored a book about … Get the lowdown >>
Miss Thrifty3 November 11, 2011
Tesco Magazine recently asked me to compile a few top tips about getting organised for Christmas sooner, rather than later. You can find the feature here. There is nothing I like more than a good list. So in the main, … Get the lowdown >>
Miss Thrifty8 November 7, 2011
Halifax, a long-standing Miss Thrifty advertiser, recently sent me a new sidebar widget to replace the old one that’s been on the site since 2009. As regular readers know, I’m a terrible snot when it comes to the ads I’ll … Get the lowdown >>
Miss Thrifty1 November 4, 2011
This lentil and chestnut soup is one of my “frugalised” Nigella recipes – and as well as being tasty, it’s a great recipe for using up some of the leftover odds and sods in your kitchen. Two other reasons why … Get the lowdown >>
Miss Thrifty5 November 4, 2011
As you are here after reading this feature in today’s newspaper, I am guessing that you don’t care much for keeping on the Chancellor’s sweet side… Mind you, the politicians’ approach to thrift and economy confuses me. I don’t often … Get the lowdown >>
Miss Thrifty1 October 29, 2011
If you are a fan of Benefit cosmetics, here’s a discount deal for you: 15 per cent off all Benefit products when you order from Benefit’s online store. The discount code is 15TREAT1. Enter at checkout. Orders over £40 also … Get the lowdown >>
Miss Thrifty0 October 28, 2011
Well, I didn’t know what to expect when I went to the Cosmopolitan Blog Awards last night – but with so many excellent blogs shortlisted, I certainly didn’t expect to win. But I did! I haven’t seen many of the … Get the lowdown >>
Miss Thrifty17 October 27, 2011
One of the consequences of having a octogenarian grandmother who is all fancypants and computer-literate, is that you end up getting a lot of email forwards. Yes, Frugal Grandma: I’m looking at you! The jokes, the funny pictures, the PowerPoint … Get the lowdown >>
Miss Thrifty9 October 25, 2011
Once again, this turned out to be a popular competition! The prize: free run of the Whooga Europe online store, to select the style, colour and size of your prize boots. On the blog and on the Miss Thrifty Facebook … Get the lowdown >>
Miss Thrifty2 October 21, 2011
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