Tag Archives: second hand
Thrifty Maternity Fashion: Ten Tips for a moneysaving pregnancy
Maternity fashion, eh? There were points in my pregnancy where that phrase felt like a ludicrous juxtaposition. Is it possible to look all right with hips that widen by inches daily (partly due to pelvis getting into shape and partly … Continue reading
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Tagged clothes, fashion, frugal, maternity, pregnancy, save money, second hand, secondhand, thrifty
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Charity Shop Tips Vlog – a tour of my local haunts
I have been charity shopping (only for the fifty millionth time already this month) but this time the trip (and all my ridiculous facial contortions) was videoed, like some kind of Candid Camera for secondhand lovers. (HOLD ON! AMAZING IDEA!) … Continue reading
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Tagged charity shop, charity shop tips, how to, netmums, second hand, shopping, video, vlog, youtube
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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
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Tagged christmas, ethical, frugal, gifts, ideas, presents, save money, second hand, thrifty. xmas
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A posh ceremony and bargain glamour
It is not every night you tuck a loofah under your hair and get on the bus to a posh awards ceremony, eating dry Wheetos out of your handbag in case the three course dinner takes a while to arrive. … Continue reading
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Tagged ceremony, glamour, oxfam, second hand, secondhand, the mad blog awards, thrifty
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Sew old skool
I have been sewing since I got my first second hand machine for my eleventh birthday. I got into it immediately, once my aunty passed on her know-how. I felt such achievement whipping up easy pencil cases and cushion covers. I never … Continue reading
Posted in Finding things, Our recycled home, Thrifty
Tagged antique, machines, old, retro, second hand, sewing, singer, vintage
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Charity Shopping in London: three spots for making a day of it
If you are stuck for something to do this weekend and love a good thrift check out my three top spots for making a day of your charity shopping. These aren’t necessarily the VERY BEST shops (another post in the … Continue reading
Posted in Finding things, Green things, Thrifty
Tagged best, blackheath, central london, charity, day, fun, goodge street, london, marlyebone, out, oxfam, oxford circus, pimlico, salvation army, second hand, shopping, shops
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