Category: "Frugal victories"

Canon 70d with G.Zuiko OM lens adapter doesn't work (it does now!)

Looking around for a wide angle, manual lens for my 70d, I was drawn to the OM range of lenses, which many baye sellers claim can be adapted to fit my camera. So after much research into picture quality, etc, I opted for an Olympus OM G.Zuiko 28mm f3.5… more »

The Christmas cupboard

A Christmas cupboard can save you time, money and effort on your Christmas shopping more »

Covid lockdown support for local business

When lockdown struck, food was scarce. Faced with ridiculous queues at supermarkets, or starving. Step forward local butchers and fruit & veg wholesalers. A ready supply of eggs, fruit, veg, milk, meat and the like, without hiking up their prices to… more »

TV in the sale? A simple test for good value...

A quick and easy way to find good value when buying a HDTV... more »

Frugal tip: A frugal butter dish

Soft butter in a free tub, no problem... more »