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This weekend Mr Thrifty had to buy a new bike (he uses it everyday to commute to work), eeep, a January expenditure that we didn't really need but thankfully he had money set aside because, at twelve years old he knew it could go to the bike heaven in the sky at any moment. One…

Roast chicken, my dear readers is not just for Sunday. Get yourself a good sized, organic, free range chicken and do yourself a delicious roast dinner one weekday night. Stuff a lemon (cut in half), garlic bulb (again cut in half) and a bit of good OO inside the bird and roast as you normally…

Today we’re joined by Emma from Silverpebble Jewellery with a great tutorial which can make a beautiful decoration or gift. A lot of the items can be found in your house or bought for not very many spendy buttons and you can play around with the types of flowers used. Florists’ hand-tied bouquets and posies can…

Gosh, I’m good to you aren’t I? Lots of giveaways flying about the place this festive season. Here are the names of the winners for my recent Simple Winter Survival Kit giveaway. Winter Survival Kit winner – Catharine from Original Stitch Runners up, winning face masks – LadybugAndi’s English AtticEmma at Mummy MusingsUtterly ScrummyShelia from Homemaking…

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…

Our front door seems to let in gale force winds. A lot of the time I find myself stuck to the wall by the sheer force of the wind. Or perhaps that's just Mr Thrifty's backside? Hmmm.No, honestly we do get a lot of wind gusting in under the door from the park. We put…

Over the weekend, as you may have read here, Mr Thrifty and our family took off to a beautiful seaview cottage in Whitby to celebrate my mother in law's birthday. We did lots of mooching about, up and down hills and pottering in and out of pretty shops and art galleries. Whilst I was drooling…

I like a little luxury in life and as we know usually, luxury costs. Not just in the purse region but it also, it costs the earth.Despite being married to an eco fanatic there is one thing that I won't scrimp on and I'm aware it has an impact on the planet. I feel tres…