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What Does ‘Thrifty’ Mean To You?

In: Reviews /

November 29, 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…

Live better: Treat Your Back Pain With These Alternative Therapies

In: Fashion /

June 25, 2019

/ By: Dominic Farmer

Back pain is a growing problem in today’s world. This ailment is surprisingly very common- worldwide, back pain is the leading cause of disability among adults, and 50% of the working American population have experienced backache symptoms in one year. Along with discomfort and distress, a stinging back pain can even restricts movement. However, the…

Press

In: Press /

December 14, 2019

/ By: Dominic Farmer

A Thrifty Mrs has been featured across print, web, TV and radio a number of times. This has included a column in Vintage Life, series regular on channel 4’s Superscrimpers, timely national and local news appearances and regular advice slots on a host of radio stations. A Thrifty Mrs was awarded a Highly Commended award in…

Vintage Pantry Makeover (Before And After)

In: Vintage /

December 13, 2019

/ By: Dominic Farmer

Remember when I shared our vintage pantry a couple of weeks back? Well here she is now, freshly painted and living in our dining room. She still needs a few tweaks (I will be replacing the clear glass to match the one solitary pane of vintage glass and lining the inside with oil cloth when…

Thrifty Life Thrifty Travel

In: Travel /

December 13, 2019

/ By: Dominic Farmer

Ah the Bank Holiday is upon us, can you feel it in the air? Rather than have this Bank Holiday weekend leave your bank account wincing in agony, treat it to a cheap and cheerful trip to London. If you have kids, this Bank Holiday you will want to hit London as a number of.…

Last Minute Gift Guide (Small Businesses & High Street)

In: Gifts /

December 13, 2019

/ By: Dominic Farmer

Welcome to my annual last minute christmas gift guide! As always I try my best to include some fantastic low cost gifts from the high street along with some amazing budget friendly gifts from independent british businesses. It is so important to celebrate and give custom to creative and small businesses, so I encourage you…

Free Clinique Lipstick And Magazine Freebies

In: Beauty /

December 13, 2019

/ By: Dominic Farmer

The december magazine freebies are out and they are seriously good! First up is this little treat I bagged thanks to the issue of glamour. I picked a free cherry pop lipstick from a choice of 4 freebies which also feature nude pop lipstick, dramatically different moisturizing lotion and high impact mascara. The […] Magazine…

Winters and Carpets — Know the Double Trouble Coming Soon!

In: Home /

December 13, 2019

/ By: Harris

Did you think winters meant soft snow, leisure holidays, cheerful Christmas, cosy campouts, restful days and long snug nights? Well, let’s face the harsh reality of the twist in the story! Winter actually means -- blocked roads, lots and lots of snow, wet roads, shoes full of ice and salt, lots of guests (as its…

How To Clean With Bicarbonate Of Soda

In: How To /

December 13, 2019

/ By: Dominic Farmer

Sometimes a shop-bought cleaning product is fantastic, I’m not going to do them all down. However sometimes the old fashioned cleaning methods – and eco-friendly cleaning – are just as good, if not better. Here is the most basic of starting points in the world of old fashioned cleaning. Prepare yourselves now, dun, dun duuuuuuun bicarbonate of…

Why I Love Ikea Family Card

In: Travel /

December 12, 2019

/ By: Dominic Farmer

Ah Ikea, you weird yet wonderful place, how I love thee. I won’t go down the ‘let me count the ways’ route right now, because y’know…the kettle is boiling and tea waits for no man husband. But Ikea, your Family Card is brilliant and I will count the ways in which I love that. As…

How To Get A Free Coffee At Waitrose

In: How To /

December 12, 2019

/ By: Dominic Farmer

If you love a freebie as much as I do, make sure you’re signed up for a free Waitrose card. Not only does it mean you’ll receive offers throughout the year but it also entitles you to a free cup of tea or coffee from their in-store machines. How To Get A Free Coffee At…

The Glamour Beauty Power List Box Latest Beauty

In: Beauty /

December 12, 2019

/ By: Dominic Farmer

I’ve long been of the opinion that the trend for beauty boxes was daft in the extreme and nothing would induce me to part with my hard-earned cash for an envelope full of sample-sized products in a cardboard box I didn’t want – until now. Enter The Glamour Beauty Power List Box from Latest in…