I’ve got a secret to share with you, I just passed my driving test at the grand old age of 27. I thought it might be useful to share what the whole process cost me…
Hey, what’s #SecondHandSeptember?
I’m challenging myself to stop buying brand new clothes, accessories and homeware for the whole month of September. Could you switch to second-hand?
Win 1 of 6 M&S hampers
Feeling lucky? Keep your fingers crossed and enter this easy competition to win a part of a massive £250+ prize from the UK Money Bloggers.
How to declutter without sending things to landfill
Before I moved last year, I did a giant declutter. Less to pack = less to pay to move = less to unpack at the other end. Win-win! However, I really didn’t want to just throw hundreds of individual items directly into the bin, so I tried to make a conscious effort to get rid of things sustainably.
Lifetime ISA review (from someone who actually used one) plus the best accounts
I used a LISA to get a £6,000 bonus to add to my deposit, and I think more of you should know about them! Find out what went wrong for me, and what I wish I knew sooner.
How to make frozen mashed potato
Aunt Bessie, move aside. It’s so easy (and cheap) to make your own mashed potato for super quick meal prep, and instant comfort food.
8 season ticket hacks: how to save on your commute
Since I moved out of London I’ve gone from spending less than £10 a week on my commute to paying ten times that. There’s not much you can do to knock the price down, but here are a few sneaky tips I’ve picked up.
4 things I stopped buying to avoid everyday single-use plastic
Now, I know I’m not the most eco person out there. But I’m trying. I thought that if I wanted to make a dent on all the plastic I throw out on a yearly basis, the best things to target are the things I throw out on the daily.
Further reading – MLM edition (May 2019)
I hate scams. I especially hate scams that seem to exclusively target women, with a particular emphasis on mothers who are looking for extra money. Yes, I’m talking about MLMs. MLM (or multi-level marketing) is…
Dinner and a show for £10? How to have a bargain night out in London
How I managed to see a play at a well-known London venue, and have a meal out for only £10. Plus, more tips to get cheap London theatre and restaurants.