Thrifty Family | Soapnut for laundry (and, well, everything!)
I have been trying to think about the one product I would recommend families consider using in 2015. What one thing will help eliminate chemicals, plastics and other nasties whilst providing...
View ArticleThrifty Fun | DIY Chalkboard Paint Car Job
Yes! I said DIY Chalkboard Paint Car Job! It is possible to do a thrifty paint job on your own car, by hand, with all kinds of amazing paint. Pin It It was my bold sister-in-law Hania that took on this...
View ArticleThrifty Home : Upcycled Hot-Water Bottle Cover
Hello folks! It’s so good to finally be here with my first thrifty post – although Lucy is currently basking in hot weather heaven, anyone in the UK will know that it’s still freeeezing here, which is...
View ArticleThrifty News: How Pinterest Saves you Money and Ten Beautiful Frugal Living...
I’m not going to lie to you. The moment I have a free second online (after, of course, paying bills and replying to loved ones and re-issuing my library books and ordering the new tax form thingy and...
View ArticleThrifty Food: 3 Unmissable and Alternative Recipes for Hot Cross Buns
I am trying to get better and better at ritual in our family life- using activities and crafts and songs and things to mark the seasons/ mark meaningfullness. (We actually even have a ritual – lighting...
View ArticleThrifty Fashion | Five Top Tips for Successful Charity Shopping
When it comes to shopping, 99% of the time I pride myself on hunting down bargains like a boss, charging through charity shops gathering old tat really lovely and useful stuff as I go. OK, so...
View ArticleThrifty Fun | 101 free things to do this Easter
Last night we came across a vacted bird’s next in the orange tree next to our home. It was incredible! Because it was so close to human life it was mostly made out of bits of lint and flyaway cotton...
View ArticleThrifty Home | Tiny Homes are taking over the world
Since I was 7 my best friends have been Marina and Amanda, twins. And their older sister, Vicky, was my older sister’s BFF. We used to hang out together a lot as kids – the only disputes that happened...
View ArticleThrifty Beauty | 3 frugal frugal and eco hair hacks
You probably know I am a mahoosive fan of free and natural locks. It has been well over three years since I used shampoo or other products and I am experiencing shiny, thick, gorgeous tresses. Not only...
View ArticleThrifty Food: Feijoa Salsa
Feijoa’s are basically the reason I moved to NZ. (Just kidding, family in law!) But I do really, really, really love them. Maybe it’s because they are delicious! Or maybe it is just ‘cos they are...
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