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  • Nintendo Ring Fit Adventure exercise game for the Nintendo Switch
    Fitness,  Household Products,  Lifestyle,  Shopping

    New Year, New You! Get fit with Nintendo Ring Fit Adventure!

    First of all I would like to wish you all a very happy new year! A new year often signifies a fresh start and new goals for many people including myself. For some…

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  • Pink new years resolution note pad stationary
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    2021 New Year’s Resolutions Free Printable

    I hope you had a great Christmas, despite the Corona virus pandemic! It’s that time of year again, with New Year’s Eve approaching very quickly. About this time I ask myself: What are…

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  • How to make salt dough Christmas decorations - The Thrifty Island Girl
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    How to make salt dough decorations

    Making salt dough ornaments can be a frugal and environmentally friendly way to have fun with the whole family! Yasmin and I make them every year for fun and hang them on our…

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  • lei hang brita carafe review
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    Brita Carafe review: Is it eco-friendly & budget friendly?

    I got this beautiful Brita water filter carafe just over a week ago from my best friend Izzy. She got this stylish and eco-friendly product for me from my Amazon Wish list, as…

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  • Dress for less isle of wight charity shop and dress agency
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    The unique charity shop Dress For Less, Isle of Wight

    You may wonder what’s so special about the Dress For Less Charity shop in Newport, Isle of Wight. I don’t blame you for wondering. I used to think most charity shops are the…

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  • A DIY cheap radiator reflector to save on your energy bill this winter
    DIY How To,  Household Bills,  Saving Money

    How to max your radiators efficiency with foil!

    Did you know some of the heat your radiator produces is lost to external walls? With this easy, cheap and incredibly efficient DIY trick, you can save a lot of heat from getting…

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  • Lei Hang compares shopping at Tesco vs Aldi
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    Aldi vs Tesco: How much can you really save at Aldi?

    We often see Aldi claiming that they are over 30% cheaper than Tesco. But is it really that much cheaper to do our grocery shop at Aldi compared to Tesco or the other…

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  • Lei Hang aka The Thrifty Island Girl with a pink spring blossom eco egg as seen on Channel 5 tv show bargain brits on benefits
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    My review of the EcoEgg! Does it work & save money?

    Why I bought an EcoEgg? A few years ago I came across the EcoEgg, when I was browsing the net and thought the concept of it is quiet interesting. I have asked some…

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  • Household Bills,  Saving Money

    20 ways to save money on your water bill!

    Unfortunately in the U.K. unlike energy suppliers, we are unable to switch water suppliers. However the good news is that I am here to help you reduce your water bill with these easy…

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  • keeping warm and cosy in the winter with slippers and a hot drink in front of a fireplace
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    30 Top tips to keep warm this winter & save money

    Winter is approaching fast and with Christmas soon on our minds, many of us are also dreading our account balance. But there are ways to keep warm and beat the cold, while saving…

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  • entrance of the drop and swap in Ryde Isle of Wight
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    Drop and Swap Ryde, Isle of Wight

    We all know that having children can be very expensive, especially when they have frequent growth spurts and require new clothing or new toys to help the child with their development or to…

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  • white blue contact lenses case with contact lense
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    How to get cheap contact lenses online

    A few of you know, I am as blind as a bat and wear contact lenses majority of the time. On the days I am not wearing them I have to wear glasses,…

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    21 ways to reduce your cars fuel consumption & save!

    With the constant increase of petrol and diesel prices, some of us drivers are becoming more and more concerned about the cost of running a car. Though I drive a small and very…

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  • Fitness,  Shopping

    Is frozen food more nutritious & cheaper than canned food?

    Many people wonder whether frozen food is more nutritious and cheaper than canned food. Of course nothing beats fresh foods, however fresh foods such as vegetables, fruits and meat can often be very…

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  • Pollinating tomato plants
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    How to hand pollinate tomato plants for more fruits!

    Ever wondered why your tomato plant isn’t producing as many tomato fruits as expected? Fear not! Tomato plant flowers are generally pollinated by movement from the wind and with the help of insects…

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  • Shopping

    50% discount to dine via the Eat Out to Help Out Scheme!

    Since the launche of the governments Eat Out to Help Out Scheme on 3rd August 2020, diners throughout the UK are a given a 50% discount off their food bill . That’s great…

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  • Shopping

    How to get Amazon Prime for FREE and its benefits!

    The Amazon Prime membership, as the name already says is a service provided by the giant online retailer Amazon. Most people believe that the subscription only gives unlimited one-day delivery on qualified purchases via the store.…

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  • Are expensive drugs really better than the cheap generic medicines?
    Kids,  Shopping

    Ditch the brands to save £100+ a year on medicines!

    Branded vs. Generic medicines? We all have been unwell with minor illnesses at some point and bought over the counter (OTC) drugs that don’t need a prescription to treat ourselves or family member.…

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  • Shopping

    Free groceries & save £100s when you shop online!

    Yes, that’s right! You can grab yourself some freebies from your grocery stores and earn yourself some free cash for doing your shopping spree or signing up to a service online! You can…

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  • Kids,  Shopping

    32 Back to School money saving shopping tips

    This will still involve some planning to save some money, but I hope by sharing my tips that I use yearly on my little girls back to school shopping that you are also…

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