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Hey, what’s #SecondHandSeptember?

on 10th August 2019 10th August 2019 4

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?

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How to declutter without sending things to landfill

on 27th July 2019 27th July 2019 with 2 Comments 2

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.

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Lifetime ISA review (from someone who actually used one) plus the best accounts

on 6th July 2019 3rd August 2019 with 3 Comments 2

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.

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8 season ticket hacks: how to save on your commute

on 27th May 2019 7th July 2019

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.

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Dinner and a show for £10? How to have a bargain night out in London

on 9th May 2019 13th May 2019

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.

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How to get Anthropologie homeware for less

on 4th May 2019 4th May 2019

Anthropologie is as well known for its high prices as it is for its gemstone coasters and alphabet mugs. But at the end of the day, it’s owned by Urban Outfitters, so it’s hard to understand why it’s so expensive. Here are my tips for making the most of your money at Anthropologie.