nectar savvy family competition

Personal Finance

Nectar Savvy Family: Go Julie Abell!

Following the exciting news that Miss Thrifty readers had nabbed no fewer than three of the 10 prizes on offer in the recent MoneySupermarket competition, the Thrifties’ bid for world domination continues apace… Checking in on the Facebook page at … Get the lowdown >>

Miss Thrifty0 April 22, 2013

Deals & Bargains

UPDATED Flash Sale at Zatchels: 50% off EVERYTHING for 24 hours!

Zatchels, who make those gorgeous old-school satchels and more besides, are celebrating their second birthday with a 24-hour flash sale. From now until 5pm on Sunday 21 April 2013, EVERYTHING on the Zatchels site is half-price. Get the lowdown >>

Miss Thrifty8 April 20, 2013

moneysupermarket competition winners

Competitions

WINNERS: 10 Commandments of Saving Competition

Congratulations to three talented Thrifties, each of whom has won £100 in the MoneySupermarket competition. Yes, you read that right: THREE. Not a bad run, eh? Didn’t I say you were a talented bunch?
Get the lowdown >>

Miss Thrifty2 April 18, 2013

bhs discount

Deals & Bargains

Flash Sale at BHS: 24% off EVERYTHING for 24 hours!

BHS has just put EVERYTHING on its website on sale, with a discount of 24 per cent for 24 hours only. From now until midday on Thursday 11 April 2013, shop at BHS.co.uk and the discount will be applied at … Get the lowdown >>

Miss Thrifty3 April 10, 2013

Personal Finance

The 10 Commandments of Saving, by The Thrifties

Wow! After I posted about the MoneySupermarket competition last week, so many great savings tips came flooding in. It takes time and effort to compile a 10-strong list, so it was wonderful (if not altogether surprising) to discover that so … Get the lowdown >>

Miss Thrifty9 April 5, 2013

storenextdoor

Thrifty Home

Extra Cash: Turn Your Loft Space Into Side Income

Do you have some spare space in your home? A boxroom? An empty corner of the attic, perhaps? Or is there empty space in the basement, or a nook in the garage? Here’s a great way to turn it into … Get the lowdown >>

Miss Thrifty2 April 3, 2013

Competitions

WINNERS: Cherry Baby Accessories Giveaway

If you entered the recent Cherry Baby giveaway on Miss Thrifty, here’s the drumroll… There were several chances to win. The winners, selected with the help of the number-picking tool, random.org, are as follows:   Prize 1: Big Bird Hair Grips … Get the lowdown >>

Miss Thrifty1 April 2, 2013

money supermarket competition

Competitions

COMPETITION: Post A Tip, Win £100!

Like to save? Of course you do: that’s why you are here. So this competition that should be right up your alley. Share your top ten savings tips, by emailing me or leaving a comment at the bottom of this post, and you could win £100. Get the lowdown >>

Miss Thrifty13 March 26, 2013

british heart foundation donation

Personal Finance

A Thank You Letter From My Local Charity Shop

Earlier this year I donated a carrier bag full of clothes and bric-a-brac to a local branch of the British Heart Foundation. I was running errands in my lunch and didn’t have a lot of time to spare, so when … Get the lowdown >>

Miss Thrifty16 March 25, 2013

houses of parliament

Personal Finance

Budget Day 2013: Thumbs Up or Down?

Thanks so much for all your feedback on what you wanted out of today’s Budget. More than 100 of you sent your thoughts, mostly via email and the Miss Thrifty Facebook page.  The same subjects came up over and over … Get the lowdown >>

Miss Thrifty6 March 20, 2013

Personal Finance

Budget 2013: What Do You Want?

BBC News has invited me to go on air, after the Budget has been announced, to talk about what it means for people like you and me. So please tell me: what do YOU want to see in the Budget? What would make a real difference to your day-to-day life? Get the lowdown >>

Miss Thrifty5 March 19, 2013

Thrifty Food

How to Make Your Own Buttermilk

I’ve picked up a trick from cooks on the other side of the pond, where lashings of buttermilk go into cakes, pancakes and waffles. It’s so easy to make your own buttermilk: you need full-fat milk, and a lemon. Get the lowdown >>

Miss Thrifty20 March 15, 2013

jewellery giveaway

Competitions

GIVEAWAY: Accessories from Cherry Baby

This giveaway is for retro jewellery and hair accessories from Cherry Baby. Not bad, eh? I have all of these goodies to give away to Miss Thrifty readers and it’s easy-peasy to enter, so just scroll down to the bottom … Get the lowdown >>

Miss Thrifty72 March 13, 2013

Thrifty Homebody

Five Last-Minute DIY Gift Ideas For Mother’s Day

So, if you’re short of readies this month (or just frugally-minded!) here are some last-minute ideas for homemade Mother’s Day gifts. They are all quick, simple and inexpensive – so what are you waiting for? Whip out the pinking shears! … Get the lowdown >>

Miss Thrifty5 March 9, 2013

mother's day deals

Deals & Bargains

Five Last-Minute Mother’s Day Deals

Here in the UK, Mother’s Day is Sunday 10 March 2013. Yes, that’s this Sunday. But don’t panic, because there is still time to shop for something good. Here are five last-minute Mother’s Day deals and bargains: Get the lowdown >>

Miss Thrifty2 March 8, 2013

who uses vouchers

Personal Finance

“Why would you use vouchers if you have a decent job?”

Just before Christmas, I was approached to appear in the woman’s section of a national newspaper. The newspaper was looking for somebody who was “coupon crazy”, and seemingly I fitted the bill. The snag? My day job. Get the lowdown >>

Miss Thrifty13 February 27, 2013