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New Mum Gift Basket

A lot of my friends are popping new people into the world, so I've been busy making baby hampers and for my vaginally damaged friend - new mum hampers. If you've squeezed a baby out, you deserve a...

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Jet2 Flight Review

I'm a budget girl, so unless it's long haul I always fly with budget airlines and have experienced both the merits along with the grubby lows. We flew with Jet2 thanks to a press trip with...

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Birmingham Blognix

My lovely blog-shaped friend is hosting a blog meet up, crossed with picnic, crossed with conference and she has asked me to speak at said event. It's called Blognix and held in Birmingham on...

May 10, 2013 Like 5 people like this

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At the end of last month Mr Thrifty and I packed our bags and headed off to Tenerife with Jet2Holidays (I'll be doing a full review shortly), we usually take quick city breaks so we've become quite...

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Saving money whilst on holiday

We've just about gathered ourselves here at Thrifty Towers after a lovely, restful week in Tenerife thanks to Jet2Holidays. Holidays are a well earned, special time to relax and enjoy yourself and...

May 3, 2013 Like 9 people like this

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Bye Bye Google Friend Connect etc.

Alight my lovely little trifles, I'm back from me holiday, innit! I'll be posting all about it very soon. Just a quick note to let you know (just incase you'd missed the fuss) Google, in their...

May 2, 2013 Like 3 people like this

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Owning a Puppy on a Budget

Owning a 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...

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April Catch Up and Shout Out

Hello from Tenerife! April has been a fast paced month for us Thrifty Towers dwellers with lots of dashing off here there and (what feels like) everywhere for both business, pleasure and blog. I've...

Apr 27, 2013 Like 6 people like this

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Bargain Hair Treatment Under £1

I'm always on the look out for great hair treatments which will keep my hair looking healthy without spending too much cash. I spotted this Argan Oil conditioner in B&M for a mere 99p and thought...

Apr 26, 2013 Like 26 people like this

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How to remove stubborn price stickers

We've all been there, you buy something ace then you get it home and try to peel off the price sticker or barcode but it just WILL NOT BUDGE. Lovely ace new find is now less than ace, bummer. Enter...

Apr 25, 2013 Like 34 people like this

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Are you older than the £1 coin?

Are you older than the £1 coin? If you were born before 21st April 1983 (like me!) then yes, you're older than the £1 coin. Feeling old? Sorry. This info graphic by Moneysupermarket on the story of...

Apr 24, 2013 Like 7 people like this

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What's in my carry on luggage?

I'm a nosy wee devil and just love those videos and blog posts where people show what they carry around with them in their bags, I don't care if it's weird, I like it. As I mentioned in this post,...

Apr 23, 2013 Like 19 people like this

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If we took a holiday...

I chose the title mainly because I want to lumber you with an irritating earworm for the rest of the day, I'm nice like that.Mr Thrifty and I are off on our jolly holidays this week and to say I'm...

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Bootsale tips for buyers

Car bootsale season is upon us and after sharing my recent bootsale haul over on my YouTube channel I thought it would be useful and fun to share some of my top bootsale tips for buyers. If you...

Apr 19, 2013 Like 10 people like this

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Another £1 phone cover

Check out my new phone cover. Isn't it pretty? Having an iPhone is a pretty expensive habit (but necessary if you're a freelance bod like me), so it is wise to invest in a cover which will stop...

Apr 17, 2013 Like 19 people like this

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Carpet Stains And How To Get Rid Of Them

Sponsored postWe 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...

Apr 13, 2013 Like 5 people like this

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On being ugly

I understand this is very off topic but I just had to share this video I came across on YouTube called 'On Being Ugly'. It hit on so, so, so many raw feelings but made me feel happier by the end....

Apr 11, 2013 Like 35 people like this

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The best FREE wedding printables

Weddings can cost a small fortune but there are some places you can cut back on costs without cutting back on style. Here are some of the best free wedding printables out there. 1. Bunting wedding...

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Walking, audiobooks and weight loss

Since getting the pup I've found myself out and about roaming the streets at various points of the day. And as great company as a 6 month old puppy can be it can get a little lonely out there at...

Apr 9, 2013 Like 21 people like this

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20 uses for TicTac Containers | Something of nothing

Bonjour, Salut and all the type of thing, today on this strangely sunny (and yet supposed-to-turn-incredibly-rainy-later-on) Monday morning I bring to you many ways to reuse a TicTac container -...

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Catch up and shout out

If you read my post from earlier in the day, it won't come as a surprise to you that I'm totally baffled to find myself this far into the year. I'm hopping back on the blogging bandwagon and...

Apr 2, 2013 Like 9 people like this

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Easter Came & Went

I think I'm in a state of shock purely from looking at the calendar (the app on my phone, my calendar is in another room and I'm far too lazy to waltz in there for a look see) to see how much of...

Apr 2, 2013 Like 6 people like this

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The Cheapest Takeaway Pizza?

We rarely have takeaways (although I will admit we do end up reaching for them when we fall off the meal planning bandwagon - it's good to know your weaknesses) but when we do I always gasp at the...

Mar 28, 2013 Like 11 people like this

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New Baby Hamper - on a budget

One of my dearest friends is having a baby soon and I've put together a basket of new baby gifts. I've worked within a tight budget and wanted to buy her useful yet quirky items with a smattering...

Mar 27, 2013 Like 15 people like this

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One Drawer, One Day

Winter is hanging on in pretty tight in this particular corner of England and yet I still feel the need to throw open the windows and doors to invite (the seemingly non-existent) spring in. It must...

Mar 26, 2013 Like 18 people like this

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Free Printable Labels

Over the past few months I've been posting links to my favourite free printable finds, it started out with free Christmas printables, followed by free 2013 calendars, then free Valentine's day...

Mar 24, 2013 Like 53 people like this

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What does the 2013 budget mean for you?

If you've been in work, university or out and about today you may have missed the Chancellor of the Exchequer announcing The Budget 2013. Deloitte have put together this handy infographic which...

Mar 20, 2013 Like 11 people like this

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Dog Day Sunday

Yesterday was a lovely day. A morning of baking bread and preparing lunches for the week eased us into the day before a poke around a bootsale followed by a trip out to a country pub for Sunday...

Mar 18, 2013 Like 15 people like this

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The best free Easter printables

Easter is speeding fast toward us, as the year creeps on and on. You may feel the need to send an Easter card or decorate your home for the celebration so why not do it on a budget? Here are some...

Mar 12, 2013 Like 17 people like this

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New Mum Gift Basket

Jet2 Flight Review

Birmingham Blognix

Packing for holiday

Saving money whilst on holiday

Bye Bye Google Friend Connect etc.

Owning a Puppy on a Budget

April Catch Up and Shout Out

Bargain Hair Treatment Under £1

How to remove stubborn price stickers

Are you older than the £1 coin?

What's in my carry on luggage?

If we took a holiday...

Bootsale tips for buyers

Another £1 phone cover

Carpet Stains And How To Get Rid Of Them

On being ugly

The best FREE wedding printables

Walking, audiobooks and weight loss

20 uses for TicTac Containers | Something of nothing

Catch up and shout out

Easter Came & Went

The Cheapest Takeaway Pizza?

New Baby Hamper - on a budget

One Drawer, One Day

Free Printable Labels

What does the 2013 budget mean for you?

Dog Day Sunday

The best free Easter printables

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