Penny Golightly
@pennygolightly.bsky.social
Lover of treats and all things thrifty, head wrangler of pennygolightly.com, started the #TennerWeek Challenge. London, UK.
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Best buy beauty gift ideas for Christmas 2025 - most are in Black Friday sales too www.pennygolightly.com/best-buy-bea...
Guardian Money >> "Black Friday discounts fail to offer cheapest prices, Which? research finds" [shop carefully, not everything's a bargain]
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
Black Friday discounts fail to offer cheapest prices, Which? research finds
Products sold by retailers including John Lewis and Very among those cheaper outside of November discount period
www.theguardian.com
November 27, 2025 at 7:10 AM
Guardian Money >> "Black Friday discounts fail to offer cheapest prices, Which? research finds" [shop carefully, not everything's a bargain]
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
Do you have any favourite Xmassy gifts that you love to receive?
Mine are:
1️⃣ Pralines (even a tiny box)
2️⃣ Yoga tops
3️⃣ F&M tea
Mine are:
1️⃣ Pralines (even a tiny box)
2️⃣ Yoga tops
3️⃣ F&M tea
November 26, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Do you have any favourite Xmassy gifts that you love to receive?
Mine are:
1️⃣ Pralines (even a tiny box)
2️⃣ Yoga tops
3️⃣ F&M tea
Mine are:
1️⃣ Pralines (even a tiny box)
2️⃣ Yoga tops
3️⃣ F&M tea
Best buy beauty gift ideas for Christmas 2025 - all now in discount deals too www.pennygolightly.com/best-buy-bea...
November 26, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Best buy beauty gift ideas for Christmas 2025 - all now in discount deals too www.pennygolightly.com/best-buy-bea...
Mirror Money >> "Budget bitesize bullet points: 12 things you should know from Rachel Reeves' speech" [much of it's pretty good TBH, including ending the frankly evil 2-child cap]
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
The 12 things everyone should know from Rachel Reeves' Budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has unveiled a series of bold promises in her Budget this afternoon, with implications for millions of people - from the lowest to highest earning Brits
www.mirror.co.uk
November 26, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Mirror Money >> "Budget bitesize bullet points: 12 things you should know from Rachel Reeves' speech" [much of it's pretty good TBH, including ending the frankly evil 2-child cap]
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
Nail your Xmas prep with my thrifty November checklist - last chance! www.pennygolightly.com/christmas-pr...
November 26, 2025 at 12:58 PM
Nail your Xmas prep with my thrifty November checklist - last chance! www.pennygolightly.com/christmas-pr...
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After this Sunday’s final episode of series 8, Bob, Paul & Ted will be back on your telly again very soon with a new hour long #GoneFishing Christmas special! This year they’re off to Devon & Cornwall… but who will win employee of the year at the annual awards do???
November 26, 2025 at 7:38 AM
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BBC News >> "How to make sure you're getting a good deal on Black Friday" [make sure you don't get a rubbish deal, or get scammed]
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Black Friday: How to make sure you're getting a good deal
Discounts often aren't the cheapest prices, but here's how to make sure you're getting a good deal.
www.bbc.com
November 26, 2025 at 7:10 AM
BBC News >> "How to make sure you're getting a good deal on Black Friday" [make sure you don't get a rubbish deal, or get scammed]
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
NEW! The Practical AND Fun gift guide is here www.pennygolightly.com/practical-bu...
November 25, 2025 at 6:53 PM
NEW! The Practical AND Fun gift guide is here www.pennygolightly.com/practical-bu...
Nail your Xmas prep & save £££ with my thrifty November checklist - last chance www.pennygolightly.com/christmas-pr...
November 25, 2025 at 9:10 AM
Nail your Xmas prep & save £££ with my thrifty November checklist - last chance www.pennygolightly.com/christmas-pr...
Best buy beauty gift ideas for Christmas 2025 - most are in Black Friday sales too www.pennygolightly.com/best-buy-bea...
November 25, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Best buy beauty gift ideas for Christmas 2025 - most are in Black Friday sales too www.pennygolightly.com/best-buy-bea...
Guardian Money >> "Fire alert: the fake ‘Amazon TV stick’ that opens the door to fraudsters" [if you're tempted to buy one, be very careful...]
www.theguardian.com/money/2025/n...
www.theguardian.com/money/2025/n...
Fire alert: the fake ‘Amazon TV stick’ that opens the door to fraudsters
Two out of five illegal streamers have fallen prey to fraud, likely via a ‘modded’ USB stick that exposes users to data theft and cybercrime
www.theguardian.com
November 25, 2025 at 7:10 AM
Guardian Money >> "Fire alert: the fake ‘Amazon TV stick’ that opens the door to fraudsters" [if you're tempted to buy one, be very careful...]
www.theguardian.com/money/2025/n...
www.theguardian.com/money/2025/n...
Mirror Money >> "Fraud expert's top tips to stay safe this Christmas as 10 most popular scams explained"
www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news...
www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news...
Fraud expert's top tips to stay safe as 10 most popular scams explained
A fraud expert has shared his top tips to avoid getting scammed as top cons to look out for explained
www.mirror.co.uk
November 24, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Mirror Money >> "Fraud expert's top tips to stay safe this Christmas as 10 most popular scams explained"
www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news...
www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news...
We’ve started referring to mince pies as ‘mincey P’s’ in our house. And frankly, this needs to stop.
November 24, 2025 at 11:18 AM
We’ve started referring to mince pies as ‘mincey P’s’ in our house. And frankly, this needs to stop.
Nail your Xmas prep in November & save £££ www.pennygolightly.com/christmas-pr...
November 24, 2025 at 7:10 AM
Nail your Xmas prep in November & save £££ www.pennygolightly.com/christmas-pr...
Fun on a budget! Six free / cheap things to do in the UK in November www.pennygolightly.com/6-free-or-ch...
November 23, 2025 at 8:10 AM
Fun on a budget! Six free / cheap things to do in the UK in November www.pennygolightly.com/6-free-or-ch...
Best value supermarket champagne 2025 - lots of award-winners to stock up on www.pennygolightly.com/best-value-s...
November 22, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Best value supermarket champagne 2025 - lots of award-winners to stock up on www.pennygolightly.com/best-value-s...
Best buy beauty gift ideas for Christmas 2025 - plenty of these are in discount deals right now too! www.pennygolightly.com/best-buy-bea...
November 22, 2025 at 8:05 AM
Best buy beauty gift ideas for Christmas 2025 - plenty of these are in discount deals right now too! www.pennygolightly.com/best-buy-bea...
Guardian Money >> "Dog and cat abandonment soars in UK as owners struggle with cost of living"
www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...
www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...
Dog and cat abandonment soars in UK as owners struggle with cost of living
RSPCA says pet abandonments in England and Wales rose by almost 25% in 2025 compared with 2024
www.theguardian.com
November 21, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Guardian Money >> "Dog and cat abandonment soars in UK as owners struggle with cost of living"
www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...
www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...
Nail your Xmas prep & save £££ with my thrifty November checklist www.pennygolightly.com/christmas-pr...
November 21, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Nail your Xmas prep & save £££ with my thrifty November checklist www.pennygolightly.com/christmas-pr...
Guardian Money >> "Why are flights in the UK so often cheaper than taking the train?" [they can't renationalise rail soon enough...]
www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...
www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...
Why are flights in the UK so often cheaper than taking the train?
The environmental costs of flying are much higher, and the government subsidises rail travel, so what explains the baffling price difference when travelling domestically?
www.theguardian.com
November 21, 2025 at 11:23 AM
Guardian Money >> "Why are flights in the UK so often cheaper than taking the train?" [they can't renationalise rail soon enough...]
www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...
www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...
NEW! Best buy beauty gift ideas #giftguide for Christmas 2025 www.pennygolightly.com/best-buy-bea...
November 21, 2025 at 10:30 AM
NEW! Best buy beauty gift ideas #giftguide for Christmas 2025 www.pennygolightly.com/best-buy-bea...
Get your Christmas prep sorted with my thrifty November checklist www.pennygolightly.com/christmas-pr...
November 21, 2025 at 9:10 AM
Get your Christmas prep sorted with my thrifty November checklist www.pennygolightly.com/christmas-pr...
Mirror Money >> "Simple way to slash your energy bills during the cold snap which could save you £300"
www.mirror.co.uk/money/simple...
www.mirror.co.uk/money/simple...
Simple way to slash energy bills during the cold snap which could save you £300
As the cold snap looks set to continue, we look at ways to stay warm while keeping your energy bills low. One simple swap could save you £300 on your energy bills this winter
www.mirror.co.uk
November 21, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Mirror Money >> "Simple way to slash your energy bills during the cold snap which could save you £300"
www.mirror.co.uk/money/simple...
www.mirror.co.uk/money/simple...
NEW & GORGEOUS! Best buy beauty gift ideas for Christmas 2025 www.pennygolightly.com/best-buy-bea...
November 21, 2025 at 7:10 AM
NEW & GORGEOUS! Best buy beauty gift ideas for Christmas 2025 www.pennygolightly.com/best-buy-bea...
NEW! Best buy beauty gift ideas #giftguide for Christmas 2025 www.pennygolightly.com/best-buy-bea...
November 20, 2025 at 6:11 PM
NEW! Best buy beauty gift ideas #giftguide for Christmas 2025 www.pennygolightly.com/best-buy-bea...