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20 Uses For Tictac Containers Something Of Nothing

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September 29, 2021

/ By: Dominic Farmer

Bonjour, Salut and all the type of thing, today on this strangely sunny (and yet supposed-to-turn-incredibly-rainy-later-on) Monday morning I bring to you many ways to reuse a TicTac Toe candy container – hold on to your seats, this shiz just got real. As you probably know I like to reuse and recycle items which most…

More Uses For Vinegar

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September 26, 2021

/ By: Dominic Farmer

Ah vinegar, how I love thee. Let me count the ways…blah, blah, blah. Yup, I love vinegar, can’t get enough of the stuff. Nope, I’m not secretly drinking it by the gallon (although I once had a flat mate who would drink it by the half pint glass) but I do use it in my…

What Is In A Food Parcel From A Food Bank? With Tesco, The Trussell Trust & Fareshare

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September 5, 2021

/ By: Rodriguez

Last week Tesco sent me a food delivery, nothing out of the ordinary – we have groceries delivered on a regular basis but not everyone is lucky enough to be able to have the assurance of regular food. This time it was different, Tesco (who have being working with food bank charity The Trussell Trust…

Baileys Vs Aldi And Lldl Alternatives

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August 29, 2021

/ By: Dominic Farmer

Baileys Irish Cream is a Christmas booze staple for many of us but there are a couple of purse friendly alternatives worth trying namely those from budget supermarkets Aldi and Lidl but which of the three is nicest? I invited 3 of my fellow Baileys loving friends round to taste test in my kitchen. All were…

Must Try Protein-Rich Vegan Recipes

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February 21, 2021

/ By: Harris

Following a vegan or plant diet sounds amazing and healthy in theory, but the main question is can you easily achieve all the protein your body requires from the plant sources alone? The answer is yes. In a plant based protein diet, mainly you have to eat vegetables, fruits, nuts, whole grains, and legumes. You…

How to Select the Best Weber Cover for your Grill?

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December 23, 2020

/ By: Harris

Buying a new Weber grill is a considering investment you make. So, you should also try to protect this equipment to make sure that it is kept in good shape and lasts for a long. For this, you have to think of investing in a great cover. Exposure to environmental elements like rain and direct…

Thrifty Lamb and Lentil Curry

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October 5, 2020

/ By: Freeman

Lamb and lentil curry is one of our favourite dishes here at Thrifty Towers. We’ve slowly evolved it and changed it up from a recipe in. The original recipe was a pork chop broth with lentils but over time for us, it has morphed into a delicious lamb curry which feeds four for dinner (with…

How to Get into Home Baking

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September 17, 2020

/ By: Harris

Have you been spending more time in your kitchen during the lockdown? From date night dinners to making cakes with the kids, people all over the world have been refining their cooking skills while cafes and restaurants have been temporarily off the table. Home baking in particular has surged in popularity, with many citing how…

A Brief Guide to Clean Eating on a Budget

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September 8, 2020

/ By: Rodriguez

Food costs in the USA have been steadily rising. In 2020, lower-income families are even going into debt just to keep their kid’s lunch boxes stocked. Combine this with the ill-health of people eating a poor diet, and you can see why clean eating on a budget is gaining so much traction in 2020. From…

10 Unique Cake Ideas for Your Son’s 1st Birthday

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June 25, 2020

/ By: Harris

Can a birthday be thought to celebrate or not over a lip-smacking birthday cake? I think not. So, be it, that one is turning a year older or 100 years old, a birthday cake is as much needed as it is needed to celebrate a birthday in the first place. A birthday without a proper…

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