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In a bid to take time away from my computer I've been actively seeking out new magazines and books, I'm hoping to start a book group here on A Thrifty Mrs soon but I'm just figuring out the best logistics for it. I thought I'd share my recent favourite magazines and books here and hopefully…

This giveaway is now closed. The winner was announced here.I know you 'orrible lot love a freebie just as much as I do which is why you should all bow down and give praise to me as I bring you another giveaway.When I first heard about chocolate pizzas I wasn't sure if my ears needed…

Be they newspapers you buy yourself or freebies posted through the door or picked up on your commute it’s wonderful to get a further use from newspaper before tossing it in the recycling bin. 12 WAYS TO REUSE A NEWSPAPER 1.  If you’re moving any time soon save those newspapers to use for wrapping plates,…

I have a little announcement for you. This coming Friday over on Twitter I’ll be hosting a Twitter chat with my pals The theme of the chat will be. So put it in your diary and make sure you hop on over so we can share tips and ideas on making over a piece of…

As you may remember last month. I told you about the deal we came across thanks kindly to the folks at Bespoke Offers and their useful website. So, as it tends to, time moved forward and before we knew it was time to jump in the car and head north to The Lake District to…

1. Via Becoming Adorable 2. Via LiveCraftEat - lots of colour choices! 3. Via Craft and Creativity 4. Via Lifeonpaperco 5. Via Economical Me 6. Via Mom It Forward 7. Via Sevin Family (bonus cleaning available printable too!) If you have a laminator (or can access one) simple laminate your printable then you can write…

Organising your underwear is all about figuring out how your use it and when. Okay, okay so you just put it on but really is it as simple ideas as that? My underwear and sock has a few different categories and I like to use that as a basis for small organisation. These categories, by…

1. Camera Bag If you're use your camera on a wet or cold day you may find the lens fogs or steams up but for me popping a couple of small silica bags into my camera bag seems to really help prevent this issue. 2. Clothes Closet If your home is like ours (and what…

The evenings are drawing in, the clocks have gone back and many of us are feeling the overwhelming urge to snuggle under a blanket in front of a good film. Rather than splashing out on a DVD why not watch a free film online? 'Oh but that's illegal!' I hear you cry. Sure there are…

What the Packaging Says: “Baby Skin Instant Pore Eraser Lightweight primer. Smooth, poreless looking skin. Pores appear instantly erased for smooth-looking skin.” What I Say: I have fairly big pores, so something claiming to be a ‘pore eraser’ obviously pricked up my ears but despite my excitement I went into the purchase and resultant applications…