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Sixty Thrifty Ideas for a Shoestring Spring
It is astonishingly hard to believe that Easter is upon us, when it feels so very like the depths of winter. Yesterday was so cold that we got the birth pool down from the loft (hugely prematurely!) filled it with … Continue reading
Three Free last-minute Valentines gifts
I saw a tweet this week from a magazine, something like “Our list of Valentines gifts for under £50″… I almost spat out my tea and the just-dunked biscuit I was inevitably munching (this womb-baby is a total biscuit fiend.) … Continue reading
20 handmade gifts for grown ups
I love crafting, if I am away from my workstation for a few days I start to get a bit twitchy and end up doing things like trying to make origami out of leaves on a hiking holiday, or rummaging … Continue reading
Posted in Craftiness, Thrifty, Uncategorized
Tagged gifts, handmade, homemade, ideas, presents
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Five thrifty kids crafts with a cardboard box
Morning! Hope you have recovered from the festive feasts and sofa-lolling, and didn’t drown whilst out on the compulsory Boxing Day constitutional. I am in Gloucestercoustershire (one of those tough English spellings actually pronounced “Glaasterr”) with my wonderful sister and her … Continue reading
Ethical Christmas Toys for Children
GAH! WHAT IS WRONG WITH TOYS THESE DAYS! If they are not ridiculously gender specific (pink toy laptop with half the functions of the boys one, anyone?) then they are dictating how to play with their flashing lights and music, … Continue reading
Posted in Parenting
Tagged christmas, eco, ethical, ethical kids, fairtrade, gifts, ideas, toys
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Six steps to a thrifty Christmas
For the first time since we were students Tim and I are REALLY having to reign it in, money wise. We don’t have a lodger for the first time since having this GIANT mortgage, both of us only work part … Continue reading
Posted in Thrifty
Tagged christmas, ethical, frugal, gifts, ideas, presents, save money, second hand, thrifty. xmas
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18 ways to upcycle old jars
If you are like us and eat a lot of lemon curd and peanut butter you have a spare jar, or several hundred, in your home. I keep all mine in the little alley way alongside our kitchen, accessible only … Continue reading
