Believe it or not, this works a treat on old, tatty-looking wallpaper. Just rub a slice down the wall, and the bread will pick up the grime. Cheap white bread seems to works best, for some reason – so even if you … Get the lowdown >>
Miss Thrifty6 December 17, 2008
Forget Alexandra Burke and Leona Lewis; YouTube is a veritable hotbed of credit crunch-themed Christmas tunes right now. Here are two of my favourites: Credit Crunch Christmas – Tarquin Britten and the City Boyz
Miss Thrifty0 December 15, 2008
From now until 15 December, the clothing chain Oasis is offering 25 per cent off everything. Click here for the printable voucher (thanks to Money Saving Expert). The discount also applies to Oasis concessions in House of Fraser and Debenhams. … Get the lowdown >>
Miss Thrifty1 December 12, 2008
I’m thinking about trying out Furoshiki gift wrapping this year. It’s simple (well, the finished results look simple), pretty and the wrapping can be recycled. You use squares of fabric, rather than spangly paper and ribbons. Check it out: Furoshiki gift … Get the lowdown >>
Miss Thrifty7 December 12, 2008
Now then, who made it to the Angels vintage clothing sale at the weekend? I couldn’t make it after all and I was gutted; sadly, I just couldn’t offset the cost of a round trip from North Yorkshire against the … Get the lowdown >>
Miss Thrifty1 December 10, 2008
My family tease me horribly about my 23-year-old Thriftymobile. Comments range from “OMG, it’s still running?” to “But is it safe?” and “Wouldn’t you rather have a nice car like mine?” So here is the automobile latest: Brother’s Fancy Renault: … Get the lowdown >>
Miss Thrifty0 December 10, 2008
Here’s one for UK readers: you won’t find this on any of the voucher codes websites (yet), but it has been brought to my attention that the boys’ toys and gadgets site Firebox.com is currently offering 15 per cent off orders placed. When … Get the lowdown >>
Miss Thrifty6 December 8, 2008
One of my newest followers on Twitter, Jenn Davis of CheapTweet, found the Miss Thrifty blog via my Favourite Frugal Twitterers post and dropped me an e-mail with some info about the new CheapTweet site. CheapTweet – http://cheaptweet.com – is a … Get the lowdown >>
Miss Thrifty0 December 8, 2008
Hey, do you remember the other day, when I listed Secret Freegan (@Freegan ) as one of my Favourite Frugal Twitterers? Well, it turns out that Secret Freegan also has a Secret Freegan blog, which makes for eyeopening reading. Just look … Get the lowdown >>
Miss Thrifty2 December 5, 2008
Don’t write off UK Woolworths just because it has gone into administration. I was in there today, kicking off my Christmas shopping. Although there are no big SALE signs up, there are plenty of good deals to be had. There are … Get the lowdown >>
Miss Thrifty2 December 4, 2008
SKY Travel is running a competition to win a week’s holiday in “one of the best ski and snowboard destinations in the world”. The winner and his/her guest gets to stay in the Banff Caribou Lodge and Spa in the … Get the lowdown >>
Miss Thrifty4 December 3, 2008
Thanks for the great feedback on my list of Favourite Frugal Twitterers. I’m not the only with a thing for themed Twitter lists, it seems. Two personal finance bloggers, Peter at BibleMoneyMatters and Nittany at Online Banks Blog have drawn up their … Get the lowdown >>
Miss Thrifty4 December 2, 2008
Do you use Twitter? If you do, you’ll find me there (follow me at Miss_Thrifty). The more time I spend on Twitter, the more I like: it’s dangerously addictive, but I follow a number of frugal freaks and mommy bloggers, … Get the lowdown >>
Miss Thrifty20 December 1, 2008
If you are like me and you haven’t yet got round to buying your Christmas tree and all the assorted guff, you may be (festively) cheered to hear that Sainsburys has cut its Christmas decorations, tree toppers and fairy lights … Get the lowdown >>
Miss Thrifty1 November 29, 2008
If you are planning a trip to the Angels Vintage Sale (aka The Clothes Sale of my Dreams) on Saturday 6 December, have you seen this? Angels is running a prize draw to give a small number of vintage fans … Get the lowdown >>
Miss Thrifty4 November 27, 2008
A yummy mummy pal of mine, shopping for Christmas presents for her four-year-old, has just scored £52.00 worth of toys from Littlewoods Direct for £22.00 plus postage. Here’s how she did it: Littlewoods has launched a 3 for 2 offer, covering more than 2,500 toys, … Get the lowdown >>
Miss Thrifty2 November 27, 2008
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