DIY thrifty Halloween decorations – flying paper bats garland
Need some low cost decorations for your Halloween party? Look no further! You can make this flying bats garland in a matter of minutes and
Need some low cost decorations for your Halloween party? Look no further! You can make this flying bats garland in a matter of minutes and
Today’s blog post is a super-fast DIY project to add a little personality to an off-the-peg high street top. Yes, I’m doing a Primark hack,
Today I’m pleased to be sharing a sneaky peek inside the home of top interiors blogger Anna from Don’t Cramp My Style. Her award-winning blog is
When you really love a pair of shoes, you find yourself wearing them at every opportunity. Perhaps they are the comfiest shoes you’ve ever worn,
Today’s Pieday Friday recipe is a lovely guest post from my blogging pal Lucy. When I saw her mouth-watering curry recipes on her blog LucyLovesYa,
Some people call it ‘tight’, other’s say I’m being ‘stingy’, and some would even nickname me Scrooge. But I say; why wouldn’t you want to
As you may remember, I’ve been asking some of my favourite bloggers to help me out with some guest posts this summer so that I
With more sunny days than not in recent weeks, my thoughts have turned to summer holidays. While I’m not actually planning to jet off anywhere luxurious
What better way to start the week than with a giveaway, right? And how better to lift your spirits and ease those Monday morning blues
For many people, getting into debt is a necessary evil. With the cost of living constantly on the rise, the majority of people these days
If you’re keen to get out and enjoy the sunshine this summer, I’ve come up with a list of days out and fabulous events that
As a thrifty gal who runs a blog on saving money in all walks of life, you can imagine how interested I am in financial
If you’re planning a summer party but want to stick to a budget, how can you get a pulled-together chic look for only a few
One of the key things that a bride-to-be should consider for her wedding (besides her wedding dress of course!) is the wedding bouquet. Any bride
If you love entertaining and organising parties, but haven’t currently got the budget to spend on a fancy dinner party or big blow out with
Can you believe that Fashion Targets Breast Cancer has already been running for 20 years?! I remember being a teenager when this ground-breaking campaign first launched – where
As a teenager, saving – and sometimes, making – money can often be a struggle. For many teens who are still in school, employment is
Does your living room look exactly the same from one year to the next? Or could you tell what year a photo was taken just
I’m always on the look out for ways to save money and cut day-to-day living costs. Until now, the only thrifty cooking advice I’ve been
We all wear denim, and all have at least one pair of jeans, a denim jacket, skirt, dress or dungarees. Denim will never go out
Sometimes decorating a home can seem like such a large project, and with a worryingly large budget required too! But there are so many ways you
Can you guess what we’ve been up to recently from the title of this blog post? Last weekend my husband and I set off on
Even though we all like our homes to reflect a little of our own style and personality, it can be difficult to make your house
When renovating or updating our homes, many of us tend to focus mainly on the interiors. Interior design is very important, as your home needs
Earlier this year I started to sort out my clutter. It was an absolute necessity, as I was moving house and I didn’t want to
It’s the age-old question: knee-high or ankle? Which type of boots do you prefer? If you only had the money to buy one pair of
Who said it will cost a fortune to make your home a home? You don’t always have to spend a pretty penny on kitchenware, although you do get what you pay for in terms of knives and electrical items…
Cropped jeans are everywhere right now. And it’s no surprise really. They’re ideal for those Spring days when it’s too chilly for a skirt or
It may be wet and snowing outside this morning but no amount of bad weather can dampen my mood. And that’s because I’ve been enjoying
Want to maximise your finances this year and keep hold of as much cash as possible? I do too. You probably know that I’m a
When you’re a thrifty kinda gal who doesn’t really want to splash out her hard-earned cash on pricey pumps where do you shop for shoes?
It can be hard to find the right pair of party shoes to suit your overall style. You want them to be on-trend yet timeless,
What do you give to your special someone for Valentine’s Day when you’re both trying to save money and clear the clutter? Something very thrifty
In honour of the new year and with the aim of making positive changes to my life, I’ve decided to get involved with a really
What are your plans for the weekend? Not all that busy? Well I’ve just found out about something that I’d love you to get involved with.
I’ve got that map-Monday feeling and I want to show you all something I got for my husband this week; a map on a t-shirt. Not
Today I wanted to share a quick round-up all of the sales and deals on footwear that I’ve spotted online and on the high street
If you’re anything like me, the chances are you want your home to look as perfect as possible but you also have to be mindful
With the Autumn/Winter season in full swing, I thought that today would be a good time to share a menswear styling post with you. As you know, I’m a rather thrifty girl and I like to come up with ways to style my clothing to create many different looks from just one special piece…
It wasn’t too long ago that I was starting university. I packed up a car with all my worldly goods and moved myself to the other
Happy Tuesday Shoesday everyone! How’s your week going so far? Got though Monday okay? Did you head back to college yesterday? Are you making the
Us women know only too well how difficult it can be to keep up with the latest fashion trends without forking out an obscene amount
Can you believe the summer sales this year? Every shop I’ve been in this month has been pushing a 50% off discount with big red
Over the past few months I’ve shared a few blog posts about my bathroom makeover and today I wanted to show you the ‘finished’ room.
Nobody wants to wear the same clothes, day in and day out. It’s way too boring. Unfortunately, though, investing in a whole new wardrobe every
This week I’ve been out in the sunshine spray-painting my brogues gold. Yes, completely on purpose. That sentence would have previously been due to an
Over the past couple of weeks I’ve been taking on the challenge to give my garden a bit of makeover. The weather is finally lovely
I often wish that my house was bigger. It doesn’t take much clutter to fill up the small rooms in my home and storage always
Just in case you didn’t know and have stayed away from the high street shops for as long as I have, it’s Valentine’s Day this
Have you every found yourself drawn to a piece of furniture, a homeware accessory or an item of clothing but you have no idea why?
It’s taken a little longer than I’d hoped, but my vintage dress is finally fixed! My retro tortoiseshell cat’s eye sunglasses are from Sunglass Junkie and
I’ve been rather excited this week because a little secret work project is finally coming to fruition and I’ve been bursting to share it with you! I’ve
I recently read a worrying report by the Children’s Society that one in 5 UK families are struggling with financial issues and suffering from ‘problem
Today I just wanted to share a photo of a beautiful bunch of flowers I’m enjoying at home. There’s nothing better than having fresh flowers
This Tuesday Shoesday I am attempting to solve an everyday boot storage problem – the need for boot stretchers. I recently got a pair of
Shopping for low-cost, hand-crafted, UK-made jewellery that helps charity projects – sounds too good to be true, doesn’t it? But I’ve recently discovered an amazing online
Quite a bold promise I know, but honestly you really won’t need any more pairs of tights that these two! I spend my life in
I’m one of those people who wear only a few items in their wardrobe over and over again. The statistic that’s always quoted is that
So after many requests to see a photo of my finished sewing project I’ve finally pinned my husband down long enough for him to take
Today I’ve found out some great news that I simply must share with you all – the Oxfam Online Shop Spring Sale starts today! More specifically
You won’t believe it but I’ve already been out and about in the ‘fresh air’ this morning for a walk in a frosty winter wonderland.
Over the past couple of years Christmas jumpers have really taken off. This is not new information to those of us who love rummaging through
As you know, I regularly blog about thrifty fashion and DIY fashion hacks on the Oxfam fashion blog. Oxfam has asked me to share my
Let’s start with the real reason why I’m setting myself this challenge: I need to save money between now and Christmas (yes, I’ve peeped into
I’ve got a pair of jeans that I’ve never worn. They are straight legged, deep teal denim with a bit of stretch and I coveted
Since Easter, I’ve noticed that there are a considerable amount of “carboot sale here” signs popping up on main roads all around the county. So that
I love a McDonalds breakfast wrap (especially the morning after a night out!) and would eat them all day long if I could. However, I live faaaar away
As you probably already know about me, I’m quite thrifty and I like to get a bargain but this one takes the biscuit – I
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