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We have all had the mortifying moment when you realise that a guest has trodden dirt into the carpet or a child has sent a glass of Ribena flying onto the beige rug. Some of us re-arrange the furniture to cope with the dark and depressing stain. In contrast, some people simply despair and start…

Over the weekend Mr Thrifty and I headed south for the wedding of a university friend, being frugal minded the price of celebrating our friend’s big day weighed heavy on our mind. Not wanting to scrimp on a wedding gift or getting blindly drunk in celebration of their marriage we scrimped on our outfits instead.…

With the price of food sky rocketing and many of us facing financial dire straits, spending less on food (with wise choices) is an important way to keep our heads above water. Here are my top tips for spending less money on food. HOW TO SPEND LESS MONEY ON FOOD 1. Check your stocks Know…

Bonjour your face. How are you getting on? Here at A Thrifty Mrs HQ, or Thrifty Towers as it is more commonly known, we are full in the swing of Christmas prep. Making, baking and wrapping are now daily occurrences. Every Christmas I love to make tiny little pom, poms for hat to adorn gifts…

If you’re a bit cash strapped and would like some extra coppers in your coin purse then check out how you can make, or even rake back some extra money in the run-up to Christmas. Take Advantage of Loyalty Cards If you have a loyalty card chock-a-block full with points put it to use! Make…

What I’m about to tell you is going to make me so irresistible to you, you’re going to want to smash through your computer screen just to kiss me. Maybe. Folks, I have flaky lips and it is horrible. This isn’t just a winter thing it is an all year round sexy treat for my face.…

Bad credit can really detour your plans to your life in irritating ways. It can limit your financial choices and you from getting involved in good opportunities. Here are some easy tips on how you can fix your credit and be sure it stays positive later on. Paying down outstanding debt is the easiest way…

I’ve been told time and time again ‘You can’t freeze avocados, it doesn’t work!” but I’m here to tell you it does indeed work and here’s how. 1. Take a ripe avocado and with the skin on, give it a good wash. 2. Cut in half and then peel. 3. Spritz with lime juice or white vinegar (I…

Book early Most train tickets are released for sale around 3 months before the date of travel and they are significantly cheaper when they first go on sale. If you know exactly when you're travelling it is a great idea to put a reminder in your phone or diary 3 months in advance or sign…

Increase the Volume The more you can enter, the better your chances. If you can allow an hour or so a day, you’ll be amazed at how many you can rattle off. I used to do my entries while my babies were napping. Ok, the house was a bombsite, but I made up for it…