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Sometimes it doesn't work and that's ok - not a hack - Claire St

We read a lot of things on the internet and some of them promise us the world, or a way to make thousands. But are things always what they seem? When they’re not, I’ll write about them in this ‘not a hack’ section.

You also have to ask; why are these things being promoted? Are they always for altruistic reasons?

Sometimes these ‘hacks’ just don’t seem to work out. Or maybe they take ages to do and they just aren’t worth the time. The ‘not a hack’ section is a place for those things. Find out what hasn’t worked for me and why. You may still decide to try it yourself, but with the benefit of my experience!

making a tortilla egg wrap
Food, Slimming

The tortilla egg wrap | Should you make an egg wrap? Or stick to a classic tortilla?

25/01/2022

The tortilla egg wrap hack is one of those food crazes which everybody seems to be getting on board with…

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Make It, Money

Curious Cat surveys | it’s a firm no from me when it comes to this surveys app

22/11/2021

Curious Cat surveys is an app that you can download via your smartphone to make money. You can earn cash…

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Make It, Money

No risk matched betting (making cash at the bookies without risk) | Here’s why I don’t think it exists

21/11/2021

Around five years ago, I ventured into the world of matched betting. I’d read about others who were making hundreds…

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should you try a no-spend day ?
Money, Save It

Too many spend days? | Will having a no-spend day help?

02/07/2021

Life can get expensive. You buy that top-up shop, you snap up that bargain dress, you throw that three-for-two offer…

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Th eimage shows a silver car on a road. The picture has a green border.
Money, Save It

Should you buy a cheap car? Are you asking for trouble by buying cheap cars? Perhaps new cars the answer?

19/03/2021

I own an old car. In fact, I’ve had quite a few old bangers in my time. But if you…

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Cutting Waste, Food

Reduced stickers | The reasons why I don’t actively seek Whoopsies stickers and reduced labels out

14/08/2020

I have nothing against reduced stickers, money-off labels and Whoopsie discount bargains. In fact, I have a few in my…

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A sum on a blackboard written out in chalk that reads: ‘1+1 =3’. The image is being used in an article about thrifty living tips that people should avoid.
Money, Save It

10 thrifty living tips to avoid | Those frugal living tips you need to stay away from if you want to live well

10/07/2020

The internet is awash with thrifty living tips that all promise to save you money, but should you listen to…

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The image shows jars of jam lined up next to one another on a sideboard. There are six jars of jam in total.
Food

Reasons why jam making is not for me

02/06/2020

I made my own jam once. And once was enough. Never again. Jam making is not for me. I thought…

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