Welcome to thriftykaty.com ("the site"), run by Katy Garvey in St. Petersburg, Florida. By using the site, you agree to these terms. They're short and reasonable.
What this site is
Thrifty Katy shares recipes, thrifting guides, and budget-living ideas for general information and entertainment. It is not professional advice — not nutritional, medical, financial, or legal. Prices we quote (grocery costs, thrift finds, cost-per-serving figures) are real but reflect our own receipts at specific times and places; your prices will vary.
Recipes — use common sense
Our recipes are provided "as is." Cooking involves heat, sharp things, and ingredients people can be allergic to. You're responsible for safe food handling, checking ingredients against your own allergies and dietary needs, and adjusting for your equipment. We can't guarantee results or accept responsibility for outcomes in your kitchen.
Thrifting and secondhand advice
Guidance about buying, testing, or restoring secondhand items is general information. Inspect items yourself, especially anything electrical or for use with food, and use your own judgment. Store details (hours, discounts, locations) change — verify before you drive.
Affiliate links & sponsored content
Some links are affiliate links: if you buy through them we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. As an Amazon Associate we may earn from qualifying purchases. Any sponsored content will be clearly labeled as such. Opinions are always our own — placements are for sale, opinions aren't.
Our content
The writing, photos, and design on this site belong to Thrifty Katy unless noted. You're welcome to share links and brief quotes with attribution; please don't republish whole articles or recipes without permission. (Recipe ideas are free as air — the written text is ours.)
Newsletter
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The legal bits
The site is provided without warranties of any kind, express or implied. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Thrifty Katy and Katy Garvey are not liable for any damages arising from your use of the site or reliance on its content. Links to third-party sites are provided for convenience; we're not responsible for their content or practices. These terms are governed by the laws of the State of Florida. If we update these terms, we'll update the date above.