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Here you’ll find lifestyle hacks and discussion pieces that will make your life simpler, easier and happier.

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Lifestyle, Save It, Seasonal, Valentine's Day

Save cash with these cheap Valentine’s Day ideas

26/01/2021

Valentine’s Day is coming and even if you’re not into buying elaborate gifts to celebrate it, then you could still…

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Ad, Food

7 reasons why I’ll be returning to Jack’s supermarket

25/01/2021

This is a paid collaboration. I’m always trying to make my money stretch further, whist ensuring that I can create healthy…

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Fashion, Lifestyle

The reasons I buy cheap fashion clothes

19/01/2021

Fast fashion is frowned upon by many and I understand why. The impact it is having on the environment is…

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Happiness, Lifestyle

The benefits and pitfalls of a 100-day plan

15/01/2021

I’d never heard of a 100-day plan, but a friend sent me a social media post about the concept and…

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Home, Lifestyle

Will the UK stamp duty holiday be extended?

12/01/2021

Many Britain’s have been able to purchase homes for less, due to the UK Government’s stamp duty holiday. This discount…

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Christmas & New Year, Lifestyle, Motherhood, Seasonal

Family New Year’s resolutions: make changes together

05/01/2021

As a New Year begins, our minds turn to resolutions. The goals you set will depend on the things that…

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Christmas & New Year, Lifestyle, Seasonal

Happy New Year! …2021 we’re more than ready for you!

01/01/2021

Well, 2020 has been quite the rollercoaster, hasn’t it? So firstly, I just want to say well done for getting…

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Christmas & New Year, Lifestyle, Seasonal

How to spend Betwixmas: the clue is in the name

29/12/2020

It’s Betwixmas! That sleepy period between Christmas Day and New Year’s Day is here. Nobody has any real plans or…

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Christmas & New Year, Lifestyle, Seasonal

11 Christmas Day hacks: enjoy a stress-free day

25/12/2020

Merry Christmas! I hope that you have a wonderful day with your family. I’ve put together a list of 11…

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Christmas & New Year, Lifestyle, Seasonal

11 New Year’s Eve ideas for families

22/12/2020

New Year’s Eve is a special time. It’s a chance to celebrate, or commiserate one year, whilst you welcome the…

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