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Not a hack

We read a lot of things on the internet and they all promise us various things. But sometimes it just doesn’t work out. The ‘not a hack’ section is a place for those things.

Find out what hasn’t worked for me and why. You may still decide to try it yourself, but with the benefit of my experience!

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Make It, Money

No risk matched betting and the reasons I don’t think it exists

01/09/2020

Around five years ago, I ventured into the world of matched betting. I’d read about others who were making hundreds…

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Food, Life

Yellow reduced stickers: the reasons why I don’t actively seek Whoopsies out

14/08/2020

I have nothing against yellow reduced stickers and Whoopsie discount bargains. In fact, I have a few in my own…

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Money, Save It

10 thrifty living tips to avoid

10/07/2020

The internet is awash with thrifty living tips that all promise to save you money, but should you listen to…

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Food, Life

Reasons why jam making is not for me

02/06/2020

I made my own jam once. And once was enough. Never again. Jam making is not for me. I thought…

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About me

Hello! My name is Claire (Stapo to some) and I created Stapo’s thrifty life hacks. I'm 35 and I live and work in Greater Manchester with my partner (Mr St) and our son, Arthur (aged two). Mr St and I...

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