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Looking for frugal living tips that actually work? Check out some of the best and easiest ways of living on a budget below - Frugal Meals I've spoken about it before and bored you to death about the merits of meal planning but it works, it really does. We plan our meals every Saturday morning.…

Today has been a bit go, go, go here at Thrifty Towers. First an emergency call from work meaning I had to get up at the crack of dawn to do some work, followed by a washing machine that decided to play silly games then I had a photographer come round to take photographs of…

As you may have read in a couple of my recent posts I've been selected as an Official Juror for The Finish QuantuMatic Public Trial, I've been trying the product out and this is my review of Finish QuantuMatic, and a few of you have asked if I get a sexy judge's wig to wear. EH-UH…

Modern life with the ease of technology can be fantastic but sometimes it can lead to stunted conversations, predictable evenings and square eyes. We here at Thrifty Towers have decided to implement a blackout night once every week.So what does it involve? Basically we’ll be actively turning off anything with a screen be that a…

I visit a lot of vintage fairs and events, a lot, seriously – a lot. And for the most part they’re good but not quite ‘there’. The vibe can be a bit ‘meh’, the stock a tad lacking or the entrance price expensive, I never seem to attend an event that strikes the right balance…

This is the first post in a week (maybe a bit longer, maybe a bit less, y’know what I’m like) long series called Budget Wardrobe Update WeekKeep your eyes peeled for ideas on how to update your wardrobe and style for little or no money.Whilst at university I lived in a six bedroom flat. All…

Utility china is beautiful pastel shaded china from the years of rationing, during and after the second world war. The production of china was limited during these times, many potteries closed and those that were granted production had to adhere to strict rules. There was a colour palate to stick to and it was function…

The combination of salty and sweet works so well together so you won't be surprised that I'm making these reindeer with salty pretzels and chocolate teacakes (both were bargain priced from Aldi). They taste fab, if a bit filthy, together and they look really effective. What you will need: A packet of chocolate Teacakes (or…

The cup was the jar was given to me by my aunt at Christmas about three years ago. It was filled with homemade biscuits and cookie cutters. She knows her audience, my aunt, doesn't she? I don't like my baking goods to be stored in their paper bags because they tend to split when used…

As I mentioned in my Christmas is coming post, Christmas is well and truly on it’s way and it’s time to start getting prepared if you haven’t already. Today’s guest post is from Maggy of RedTedArt and she has a great idea which you can use for lots of your Christmas and crafting projectsHi,I am…