Tagged with Budget

Buying expensive blusher is thrifty. Fact.

Buying expensive blusher is thrifty. Fact.

I admit it, I won’t leave the house without blusher on. Who am I kidding, I put it on if I’m not leaving the house too. Don’t look at me like that. Yes it’s vain, but I feel so much happier and confident with my cheeks on. No, blusher is not an essential item for me or Thrifty Baby, … Continue reading »

Look in my Lidl shopping bag

Look in my Lidl shopping bag

Here’s a selection of what I bought today… Stuffed tortellini (£0.75) These come in either ham or ricotta and spinach options. I bought one of each. The pack says it will serve 2 people. Just simmer them for 1-2 minutes. Drizzle over some olive oil, add black pepper and cheese, bung a salad on the side … Continue reading »

5 beauty items you should steal from your baby

1. Waitrose Bottom Butter (£2.89, currently on offer at £1.92) Much raved about and deservedly so. I can’t afford to shop in Waitrose but I go there especially to buy this. This gorgeous moisturiser is the best lip balm I’ve ever used. I use it on my face at night, on elbows, heels and any other dry patches. … Continue reading »

The cost of owning a dog

When I got to grips with my household budget recently (more on that another time), it was a shock to realise how much Thrifty Dog - our 2 year old cocker spaniel – costs each year. I thought I’d share the actual financial costs for anyone thinking about getting a new dog. Now I know I’m not buying … Continue reading »