As fear spreads throughout the globe and 90% of the world’s population hunkers down for an unspecified period of watching Netflix in their pjs and longing for the outside world, my little life has suddenly been struck with a ray of pure happiness. Because last weekend I got proposed to…during lockdown. This is the story of how I got engaged.
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Whether you’re trying to build up your savings, budgeting to buy a house or are just plain sick of watching tumbleweeds bouncing around your bank account, we could all benefit from saving a little extra money each month. Even if you’re a budgeting expert and you’ve cut out all unnecessary expenses, there are still plenty of ways to save even more. Today I’m sharing my top 10 money saving hacks to help you spend less and save more.
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If it seems like money pours out of your bank account faster than sand between your fingers then maybe it’s time to make some changes. Recently, I taught you guys how to make a budget and actually stick to it, which is the most important first step for anyone who wants to save money. But now let’s talk about where your money actually is going and some the changes you can make right now to stop wasting money on things you just don’t need.
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As Valentine’s Day looms ever-closer, there are probably quite a lot of you out there who are dreading the whole glittery pink affair. And I’ve spent more than enough Valentine’s Days sitting alone watching The Notebook and inhaling an entire pack of Cadbury Milk Tray to understand that being single on the biggest love fest of the year can be totally brutal…if you sit alone watching The Notebook and inhaling an entire pack of Cadbury Milk Tray. Because that is not the right way to go about things. This, my friends, is how to be single on Valentine’s Day.
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The curse of a seemingly never-ending January has finally lifted. I’m pleased to say that, not only did I survive the barrage of catastrophic global events that threatened to wipe out civilisation as we know it (think record breaking wildfires, threat of WW3, Coronavirus sweeping the globe), but I also survived my first no buy month too. Today I’m sharing what I’ve learned about a life without shopping so far in my first no buy year update.
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