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Thrifty Three Favs

It's that time of the month where I write down my favourite "Thrifty Three Favs". August was a fantastic month for me. It saw me get a few bargains but it also saw me win a few fabulous thing's which as a family we adore. I also got a few complementary thing's which were a nice gesture. Without further a do, this is my 3 favs of last month!

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Favorite bargain: Last month saw me get some fantastic bargains but the best bargains  I felt I got were from Hawkins Bazaar. For a while now I have been looking to redo Maxwell's room. I wanted to change it from Disney Car's to a rainbow, retro room. After looking around on Google, I found some fantastic pieces on Hawkins Bazaar which I knew would look fantastic in Maxwell's room and they were priced in the sale cheaply. I managed to purchase Maxwell some cool Clown trinkets which were priced at just 99p and I found an amazing retro bird pecker which was priced at just £1.50. I love all thing's wooden and bright and these look fantastic on Maxwell's bedroom table.


Favorite freebie: Freebies were lacking a little last month but I did have a lovely win that Maxwell simply adored. Last month over on Instagram I won a lovely cushion - a London bus one. Maxwell is obsessed with London buses so it was a lovely gift to receive. Along with my win, Maxwell was also sent a London tray which was also a really kind gesture. I love it when company's go that little extra mile and can be ever so thoughtful.


Favorite gift: Last month, I complained to a few people about rubbish service. If the service is not great, I find honesty is the best key. If you do not voice your concerns about bad service then nothing will be done and other customers will end up having equally poor service. Last month, Ben and I went on a date night and treated ourselves to a meal. The meal was okay however our started was lacking any preparation and what we ordered did not look what we ordered on the menu. The floor of the restaurant was also dirty and I had a chip in my glass which was not great. I took to social media and let the brand know about the problem, a few weeks after I received a £30 gift card in the post to go back and have a meal. It was a nice gift and it was great to see that the company were trying to make amends.
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5 For Under £5

For some of you, you may have broken up for the summer holidays. This week  I thought I would take a look at a few summer essentials that you may need whilst holidaying away this year.



I would be lost without a little First  Aid Kit in my bag at all times. I always find it is handy to have one especially with a clumsy toddler who likes to often fall over and split his legs open. I think this is a real bargain and it is pocket size meaning it is easy to carry around.

When ever I go to a different country, I always take travel adapters. I think they are a necessary bit of kit to carry and can be a life saver whilst away and you need to charge your phone, plug your hair straighteners in or even charge kids toys up.

When going away I often take a pair of these in my bag. They have helped me out in the past and I know they have helped my family in the past whilst travelling.

I find that it is always essential to keep all of my documents together when travelling. This little wallet would be perfect to keep all documents and important information together. I think it is a great price and a great size to tuck away in a bag. 

There is nothing worse than being on holiday and having a germ ridden toothbrush that has been lost in a bag.  I think these travel toothbrushes are the perfect size to keep in a bag. The cases are perfect to protect the toothbrushes and keep them germ free.
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Thrifty Three Favs

We are just a few days into the month. I thought this would be a great opportunity to write about my 3 thrifty favs from last month. Last month was a quiet months in terms of things such as competition prizes however I did manage to get some other freebies which I am more than happy with.

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Favorite bargain: For Christmas, I have been desperate to get Maxwell a few Playmobil sets. Playmobil is something which Maxwell adores, moving on from Happyland to something a little more grown up, I knew it was about time I started to source some sets. I was over the moon when I found out that Toys R Us were selling some Playmobil sets off for just £5. We decided to go and take a look around our local Toys R Us and were impressed to find quite a few bargains. In the end we managed to pick up £100 of  Playmobil for just £34 which is a fantastic saving. I can not wait to find more bargains and start the Christmas countdown, something which is far to early for some.

Favorite second hand find: My favourite second hand find this month has to be some books which I picked up for Maxwell at a charity shop. Maxwell is a keen book reader and enjoys being read to every night. I enjoy reading to him as I believe it helps his vocabulary which has started to improve every day. I manged to pick up 4 books for just £2 which I think is a great price when the RRP of one book is often more than that alone. I am looking forward to finding more books to read with Maxwell.

Favorite freebie: Last month I managed to get a whole load of goodies off a fantastic campaign called "So Post". For anyone that has not heard of "So Post" it is a a place where you are sent fantastic gifts from brands. The gifts are sent via social media and you need to be sent a gift from a friend to be able to claim your gift. Last month I was thrilled to get a full sized Rimmel lipstick, some amazing mascara, a can of Redbull and a few skin care products. What  I love about the So Post gifts is that they are mostly full sized. The mascara which I was sent had a RRP of £10, this is a massive saving for me and I am looking forward to receiving more gifts over the course of the year.

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5 For Under £5

With Fathers Day just around the corner I thought it would be the perfect opportunity to share with my readers some gifts which will cost you under £5. I believe all items can suit any budget and there is a little something for everyone! Enjoy.

5 For Under £5

Retro Sweets Gift Box - £4.89 with free delivery
This would be perfect for any Dad that has a sweet tooth. This is a small gift but perfect for your Dad to receive through the post. Why not take him down memory lane with these retro sweets?

If your Dad is a music lover, this gift may be well up his street. I love the fact that you are able to personalise this gift meaning you can send it with love this Fathers Day.

I thought these were a cute little gift to give to a loved Daddy this Fathers Day. Simple but cheap, these would look fab wrapped up in some tissue paper and presented as a gift.

This personalised lighter can be fun for any father. It is the perfect gift to light a BBQ in this hot weather! It would also be great for camping trips as well as lighting hobs at home.

Personalised Silver Polished Cufflink Box - £4.25 with free delivery
To go with the above cuff links, this box would be great for any father that wears cuff links on a daily basis. Give him something special this Fathers day and create him a personalised box to keep his special cuff links in.
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Thrifty Three Favs


This is a new post that I will be adding to my blog every month. Everyone always shows an interest on what bargains, freebies and finds I find so I thought it would be a good idea to make my finds into a post and share what I find monthly with all my readers.

Favourite bargain: My favourite bargain this month was a jumper which  I found in Dorothy Perkins. Our local Dorothy Perkins is closing down so I took full advantage of their sale. I managed to pick up a £26 jumper for just £4.60. It was reduced to just £5 and then had a further 10% off the price. I also found a gift card in my purse which made the jumper free - I won the gift card. I love finding clothes bargains as I am fussy when it comes to buying clothes.

Favourite second hand find: My favourite second hand find this month was parts of Maxwell's Happyland sets. Maxwell now has a huge collection of Happyland thanks to me buying sets at bargain prices. I managed to pick Maxwell the Happyland train set up for just £5 off a local selling site. I was happy to buy the train set in the  ELC sale from £50 to £22 however when I saw this second hand bargain I knew I had to purchase it straight away. Although it is second hand, it is in perfect condition and all the pieces are there. We have a happy purse and a happy Maxwell.

Favourite freebie: My favourite freebie this month was a designer T shirt for Maxwell and a game which I have put away for Christmas. I got these 2 freebies through a discount code which was taking £10 off no minimal spend on a website. I am very happy with my freebies and I know they will come in handy!



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5 For Under £5

5 For Under £5


These cones look fantastic for those who have active kids. These cones would be perfect for Maxwell to use when he is playing football with his Daddy and when he is learning to do new things on his bike, I thought these were a brilliant size and a great price.

Maxwell adores decorating the pavement with chalk in the summer and I thought these chalks were priced at a good price. We get through a lot of giant chalk over the summer. All you need to do is store these in a old lunchbox and they will provide hours of entertainment.

I remember having this game as a child and it brought me hours of entertainment. I think the price of this game is reasonable. This game can be taken to family days out. It would be brilliant to use at the park or at the beach.

These are more of a swimming toy however they would be perfect to use in the paddling pool also. Maxwell had this type of toy last year and we found that they were great fun!

I remember having one of these as a child. I was gifted one when I visited our local circus when they were in town. Using this toy was entertaining however I also learnt a new skill when using this toy. Guaranteed  to bring hours of fun this is my favourite item out of my 5 for under £5 this week.
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5 for under £5

With Christmas just around the corner, I thought it would be great to bring you a edition of 5 for under £5 featuring Christmas decorations. This week I am in love with all the bits I have managed to find and I have actually bought a few bits myself to get into the Christmas spirit. 


I adore this sign and I have actually purchased it for myself. I thought it would sit nicely on our conservatory door on Christmas Eve. It is one of those items which can be used over and over again and I think it is a fab price. 

These decorations look great to dress the Christmas tree with. I thought the set was fairly cheap and I think they would be perfect for a little tree in Maxwell's room as it is clear they would not dress a whole tree.

 I thought these would make a nice activity for Maxwell and I to do together so I bought a set. I plan on hanging them in our conservatory, I think they will brighten the conservatory and make it Christmasy.

Everyone loves taking photos and I thought these were perfect for Christmas. They look like a lot of fun and I think they will help make great Christmas photos which you are able to look back on in a few years and remember the fun memories.

Color Changing Icy Crystal LED Christmas Tree Decoration - £1.81 with free delivery
I thought this would look pretty on the window ledge this Christmas. I think it would give a warm glow to passers by as well as visitors. It could also be used as a night light meaning it would be perfect for childrens rooms this Christmas

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Halloween With Home Bargains


As many of my readers know, I love to grab a bargain. This Halloween is not an exception. When we were told about Home Bargains Halloween Products we were keen to see what they were like and put them through their paces. I was impressed at the wide range of products Home Bargains had to offer.

Devil Costume – £3.99
Maxwell was sent a Devil Costume aged 1-2. At just £3.99 I thought this was great price for Halloween dress up. The costume itself is simple but fun. It does not come with trousers but it is easy to team the top with some black trousers, jogging bottoms or even some tights. The costume fitted Maxwell well and he enjoyed wearing it.

Spiders (3 pack) – 79p
This 3 pack of spiders are fun and can be used a lot around Halloween. We used them in our Spooky Halloween Dip Game and we found that they were the perfect size. If you are creative you may be able to use them on you Halloween outfit, if not they make a great decoration this Halloween

Pumpkin Jar with Mallows - £1.99
This Jar is great for Halloween. Filled with Mallows, it makes a excellent treat for your child but after your child has eaten the Mallows why not use the jar to go trick or treating and collect your goodies in it? The jar could also be used as a decoration around the house or be put on your doorstep to scare your Halloween visitors. 

Witch Hat, 89p
This Witch Hat could complete any costume. It is well made, decorated with style and one size can fit many. At just 89p you could buy a few to give to your guests at a Halloween party to make the night that extra bit spooky. The design stands out and the material it is made of is hard wearing. 

Home Bargains have even more fun products in their Halloween Range. Why not visit there website to see more.

I did not receive any financial reward for writing this review.
However we did receive the product for review purposes. Everything written in this post is my own, honest opinion.
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