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Category: Home & Household

A man removing a freshly cooked delicious pizza from a pizza oven in his garden

Are Pizza Ovens Worth It?

18th October 2020 ThriftyMum Leave a comment

Is it Worth Getting a Pizza Oven? Pizza is one of the most popular foods in Britain. The UK takeaway…

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What is the best type of duvet to buy?

9th October 2020 ThriftyMum Leave a comment

One of the best ways to make your bed more cosy and comfortable is to invest in a new duvet.…

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What you Need to Know Before Buying a Patio Heater

22nd September 2020 ThriftyMum Leave a comment

If you want to make the most of your garden or outdoor space then you’ll want to sit out at…

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6 Ways to Keep Warm in the Garden

21st September 2020 ThriftyMum Leave a comment

Gardens and outside space really came into their own during lockdown, offering a safe space to get some fresh air…

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Are Robot Vacuum Cleaners Worth It?

4th July 2020 ThriftyMum Leave a comment

Vacuuming the house is one of the most boring household jobs in the book – which often means we don’t…

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Vacuum storage suction pack bags

Are Vacuum Storage Bags Any Good?

24th June 2020 ThriftyMum 2 Comments

Investing in some vacuum pack storage bags can be a quick and easy way to create more space in your…

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Droplets of moisture on a window

How to Get Rid of Condensation?

28th October 2019 ThriftyMum Leave a comment

As the weather cools down and the central heating goes on condensation can start appearing on your windows every morning.…

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Lakeland's 6.5 litre slow cooker with enough room to cook family meals

Is A Slow Cooker Worth It?

3rd September 2019 ThriftyMum Leave a comment

Any technology which saves time and effort while cooking immediately seems like a good idea, but is it really worth…

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Four people soaking in a hot tub

Best hot tubs for every budget

22nd July 2019 ThriftyMum 2 Comments

A hot tub in the garden to soak in at the end of a long day is the height of…

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A photo (by Mein Deal on Unsplash) of a wooden mannequin pushing a shopping trolley

Amazon Prime Day 2019: How to make the most of it

1st July 2019 ThriftyDad Leave a comment

Online retail megalith Amazon have their annual bargain-feeding frenzy coming up – also known a Prime Day. It’s a big deal for Amazon, clearly.…

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Pink flowers in the sunlight

Ideas to Brighten Up your Small Garden on a Budget

29th June 2019 ThriftyMum Leave a comment

Just because your garden is small does not mean it has to be boring. Enjoy the summer months by making…

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A group of people at a dinner party waiting for food

Hostess Trolleys: How to keep your food hot when entertaining a crowd

14th April 2019 ThriftyMum Leave a comment

The ubiquitous 1970s hostess trolley is making a big comeback. But why? We sum up all the pros and cons…

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How to keep your kids safe online

11th March 2019 ThriftyDad Leave a comment

As a parent in the 21st century it is getting increasingly difficult to keep your children safe online. They want…

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Clothes drying outside on a washing line

How to Dry Clothes Quickly

29th January 2019 ThriftyMum Leave a comment

When you don’t have a tumble drier getting clothes dried quickly can be hard. We’ve all had that panic of…

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10 Quick Tips for Frugal Living

21st January 2019 ThriftyMum 1 Comment

It is a well-worn adage that it is the little things which add up and this couldn’t be more true…

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Loaves of freshly made bread

Are Bread Makers Worth It?

7th January 2019 ThriftyMum 27 Comments

Last updated: March 2022 This post has got very popular during the COVID19 outbreak. Stores are selling out of bread…

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Boost Your Income: 10 Ways to Make Some Extra Money

20th November 2018 ThriftyDad Leave a comment

The ability to occasionally supplement your earnings can be really useful when you want to save up for something or…

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A thermal image of a house - shows where money can be saved

6 Money-Saving Household Hacks That Work

12th November 2018 ThriftyDad Leave a comment

Every money conscious family is looking for ways to save money. We often have advice here on ways to buy…

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How to Avoid Palm Oil (and should you?)

30th October 2018 ThriftyMum Leave a comment

My kids have been learning at school about the deforestation in Indonesia (you can watch a lovely kid-friendly animated film…

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Posted in: Home & Household Filed under: eco-friendly shopping, ethical shopping
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What’s the cheapest way to dry clothes indoors?

9th October 2018 ThriftyMum 10 Comments

Update 26th April 2020: We’re always looking to help save you money – so when found an clothes drying gadget…

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Is a Soda Stream worth it for sparkling water?

25th September 2018 ThriftyMum 34 Comments

We drink a lot of sparkling mineral water in our house (usually 8 litres a week) which costs us about…

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Is it Worth Unplugging Electrical Goods Overnight?

20th September 2018 ThriftyMum Leave a comment

Most households have numerous electrical appliances hooked up to the mains all day every day. The majority of these will…

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Things worth investing in

3rd September 2018 ThriftyDad Leave a comment

It might seem counter-intuitive for a money-saving family advice blog to advise you to spend money to ultimately save it but sometimes…

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