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I’m a vinegar fiend, we here at Thrifty Towers use it for so many purposes I’d find it hard to count each and every one. Mostly, as documented on this blog I use vinegar for cleaning and whenever I post about using it I’m swamped with comments, emails and tweets asking where you can buy…

If you’re a nail polish junkie you’ll no doubt have a passion for OPI and China Glaze and both of their insanely large ranges of colour. And there’s not a doubt in my mind you’ll want to know where to get cheap OPI and China Glaze nail polish in the UK because the recommended retail…

Is that candle habit of yours causing your meagre bank balance to grumble? Here’s where I buy cheap (but decent) candles. Best Place To Buy Candles SCENTED CANDLES When it comes to scented candles I want something which will keep its scent along with avoiding that crappy air freshener scent. Certain synthetic scents make me feel…

If you’re a crafty little wench like me, you may be partial to a wee spot o’ fabric buying. Ahh there be nothin’ like wandering around a haberdashers running your fingers through fabric and buttons. Mmmm buttons. Whilst getting out there and seeing the stuff for real is the best option, sometimes it isn’t the easiest…

Owning a affordable puppy has changed our lives, mostly for the better (picking up poo and the occasional early morning not so much). He has enriched our lives and made me a lot more active than I had previously been, however for all his plus points Jarvis takes up a sizable portion of our household…

It’s no secret I love charity shops. I liked visiting them as a child and as a teenager I fell best head over heels in love with the amazing source of alternative clothing list. My love for them will probably continue for a long time but there’s something you should know – charity shops are…

Every dollarcounts, especially once the holiday season rolls around. Even though the holidays are a delightful time of year, they can take quite a toll on your wallet. There's an endless list of expenses including:       Decorations       Meals       Cards       Travel However, the most significant…

Whether you love it or hate it, the holiday season is once again upon us. While it might be difficult for you to get into the holiday spirit (let's just say you prefer the sound of silence to the endless jingle-bell music heard in every single department store in town), you still get excited about…