Hello, How are you doing this week? It's been another mercifully short four-day one, mostly marked by national confusion about which day the bins are supposed to go out. But we'll get through it just fine, right? Even better, it seems to be 'Extra Discount Code Weekend' for some reason, so I reckon we should make the most of it! I've picked out the best of those for you, and thrown in a few clearance deals and freebies too. This week's newsletter has been brought to you by the power of half...
8 days ago • 2 min read
Hello, How's your week been? It's been kinda busy here trying to fit five days of work into four, but now I'm ready for a nice long weekend! We've completed Weeks 9 and 10 of the 'Replacement Basis Only' Challenge, so there's a little progress update for you. Ran out of lots of stuff, got sabotaged by local wildlife, nearly cracked & spent all our pocket money... read all about it. It's also a bumper weekend for sales and offers as the shops fight it out for your custom. Scroll down for my...
16 days ago • 2 min read
Hello, Have you had a good week so far? Hope so! We've had a bit of a cold snap here but nothing an extra blanket and a pot of tea can't fix. That's had me looking ahead to next week, and a brand new month. Check out the tastiest seasonal ingredients for April, and some timely kitchen garden tips if you feel like growing your own. Meanwhile, the shops are fighting it out for your attention this payday weekend, with some very juicy offers that you might like the look of. Just scroll down for...
22 days ago • 1 min read
Hello, How the devil are you this weekend? I've had a busy old week but I'm still feeling Spring-y. There's blossom in the air and bargains to be hunted down. Also, I've completed Week 7 and Week 8 of the 'Replacement Basis Only' Challenge. Lots of money has been saved, but it's certainly had plenty of ups and downs. See below for a progress report and feel free to send encouragement. Meanwhile it's another good week for new season discounts, and some epic clearance sales. Oh and some...
29 days ago • 1 min read
Hello, How are you this week? Hope it's been a good few days. I've been running errands around the neighbourhood, stopping to look at all the magnolia blossom which seems to have burst out of nowhere. I've also been planning my capsule wardrobe for the next few months, and hunting down some new t-shirts and vest tops. My top high street picks are here in case you need some too - there's no gatekeeping here! There are some excellent bargains to be found this week, mainly because retailers are...
about 1 month ago • 2 min read
Hello, How has your week been? Hope you've had a good one. The first kitchen garden seedlings of the year have started sprouting, and it won't be long before I'm planting out tiny tomatoes, flowers and herbs. It's been good keeping busy because we're halfway through the 'Replacement Basis Only' Challenge. There's a little progress update below if you'd like to know how I got on during Weeks five and six. There are some very nice sales, freebies and offers around at the moment too, including a...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Hello, Have you had a good week so far? Hope so! It's been a thrifty one here with some home cooking, organising and spring cleaning. Oh, and I've started a few seeds off for the kitchen garden too. Some good news for book shoppers this week: there's a new platform which lets you buy bargain ebooks from your local independent bookshop. Hurrah! Expect ongoing offers & discounts to save you even more money - plus the proceeds go to businesses in your community instead of some shady American...
about 2 months ago • 2 min read
Hello, How are you doing this week? I'm feeling extremely chipper in spite of all this blasted rain and drizzle because there's a bumper crop of freebies and discounts to share. Also, if you're in need of a little pampering, I've found some nice new skincare and makeup treats that won't break the bank. Check them out. This week's newsletter has been brought to you by the power of mashed potato and gravy, and a super-cute bargain pair of new prescription glasses with 50% off lenses & frames...
about 2 months ago • 2 min read
Hello, It's Valentine's Weekend and hey, I've pulled... a muscle in my shoulder. Foxy, right? It's non-stop glamour around here, I'll have you know. But there's plenty of good news too, because I've had more time to hunt down some amazing bargains and freebies in between sips of tea and bites of fancy chocolate. So whether you're all loved up or just loving life in general, there's something to crush on this weekend. This week's newsletter has been brought to you by the power of regular...
2 months ago • 1 min read