Nifty Thrifty

Nifty Thrifty: Dawn Frances

Economical, provident, prudent, penny-wise, abstemious, parsimonious, penny-pinching, or plane old cheap - call her what you like, but one thing you can be sure of - Dawn Frances is one heck of a nifty thrifty.

Over the next while she will be taking us all on an exciting journey of money-saving fun!! A penny-pincher by heart, think of her as your cheap Granny Mabel (but with a less droopy cleavage and no moustache) with heaps of recipes, tips and crafty ideas that will stretch every penny to its max.

• A money-saving feast for friends
• Crafty picnic place mats
• Three pastry-based meals for under a fiver!