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What does ‘thrifty’ mean to you?

In: Thrifty /

July 10, 2019

/ By: Dominic Farmer

I think this is a conversation we need to have because I know some camps of my readers aren’t happy with my spending and some aren’t happy with what I spend my money on. And that’s fair enough, I’m not snarking or bitching in writing this post, I’m opening up a discussion. I’m putting myself…

Technic Nudes Eyeshadow Palette Review

In: Review /

July 13, 2019

/ By: Dominic Farmer

Remember back in the summer when I told you I picked up a few budget friendly make up items from Technic? Well I’ve been giving them a bit of a whirl over the past few months and here is the first of my reviews. First up is the Nudes palette which I snagged for £1.49.…

Holland & Barrett Loyalty Card

In: Gift /

July 13, 2019

/ By: Dominic Farmer

A new discovery for me recently is the Holland & Barrett Rewards for Life card. I’m fairly new to shopping in the store for anything other than a January urge to BUY ALL DA VITAMINS but of late I’ve switched up a few things in my diet (I’ve gone sugar free and it has made…

Why I Love The Body Shop Perfumes

In: Perfumes /

July 13, 2019

/ By: Dominic Farmer

A quick burst of perfume is a welcome pop of happiness, which I’d be sad to do without. However big name prices aren’t always budget friendly so it’s great to find The Body Shop do a decent range of perfumes at a good price. I love their basic Eau de toilettes (they also sell eau…

Epsom Salts Baths | The Thrifty Way To Soothe Aches And Pains

In: Bathing /

July 13, 2019

/ By: Dominic Farmer

Sore body, achey muscles? Here’s a thrifty way to soothe those aches and pains. EPSOM SALTS BATHS You can pick up a tub of Epsom Salts in your chemist or even the supermarket for under £2 and you’ll never look back. On the recommendation of a doctor and a former dance teacher I add around…

5 Things Worth Picking Up While Queuing At Primark

In: Travel /

July 13, 2019

/ By: Dominic Farmer

When you’re in that giant queue at Primark you’re teased and taunted by the huge clear bowls of junky looking items dotted along the taped off rows. Some of those items are junk with a big old capital but some aren’t so junky after all and are bargains in the making. 5 THINGS WORTH PICKING UP…

Organised Food Storage – Day 13 | 15 Days To An Organised New You

In: Food & Drink /

July 13, 2019

/ By: Dominic Farmer

Getting the kitchen organised and tidy takes some real time and effort. There are so many bits and bobs to organise it can get a bit muddled and jumbled especially when it comes to food. A lot of people think organising their food is as easy as nipping out to a shop and buying some…

Buy Gift Cards, Save On Fuel!

In: Gift /

July 13, 2019

/ By: Dominic Farmer

This is actually a deal Mr Thrifty spotted when buying a gift card for our friend’s birthday, I haven’t been asked to post about this – I just think it might help a few people. At Morrisons, with the Morrisons Fuel Saver offer, when you buy a gift card from their selection of retailers (including lots…

Cod Liver Oil And Honey Face Mask

In: Beauty /

July 13, 2019

/ By: Dominic Farmer

Was I the only child who had to stand in the kitchen whilst their mother shoved a spoonful of cod liver oil down their gob every morning? Was this something from my primary school years (1987-1994) which is now extinct or is this still going on? Anywhoo, cod liver oil is good, yeah? And when…

Cleaning With Soda Crystals

In: Cleaning /

July 13, 2019

/ By: Dominic Farmer

Soda Crystals are a staple in my cleaning cupboard, they are cheap, effective and better for the planet than many other cleaning products as they are 100% biodegradable. Here are my top thrifty tips for cleaning with soda crystals. 1. Clean drains and sinks Pop 3-4 tbsp of soda crystals down your plug holes (followed…

What Not To Clean With Vinegar

In: Cleaning /

July 13, 2019

/ By: Dominic Farmer

Vinegar is a useful and thrifty product to have in your home for the purposes of cleaning but there are some items and surfaces which should not be cleaned with vinegar – WHAT NOT TO CLEAN WITH VINEGAR Granite/Marble/Quartz The first thing the guy who fitted our quartz kitchen worktops said to me after I…

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What does ‘thrifty’ mean to you?

Technic Nudes Eyeshadow Palette Review

Holland & Barrett Loyalty Card

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Epsom Salts Baths | The Thrifty Way To Soothe Aches And Pains

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Organised Food Storage – Day 13 | 15 Days To An Organised New You

Buy Gift Cards, Save On Fuel!

Cod Liver Oil And Honey Face Mask

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What Not To Clean With Vinegar