So, you’ve done all the hard work in preparing your house for sale – what’s next? My preferred order of doing things is selling your house before buying somewhere new – looking at what’s on the market while mine is being marketed, of course. This is because until I’ve sold, I won’t know how much […]
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Moving home is one of the most stressful things you can ever do, and many people do it each year. I decided to do it in the middle of the Covid-19 pandemic, and moved house a week before Christmas 2020! The whole experience can be stressful, but if you prepare well there are ways to
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Lots of things are becoming more expensive these days, and the money we have coming in doesn’t seem to be increasing at the same rate! Here are some tips on managing your spending so you can hopefully minimise the impact of the increases. First things first – set a budget! Firstly, you need to know
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Sometimes, life has a way of getting on top of you. Things pile up, you’ve got nothing for dinner, your bank lets you know you’re into your overdraft – oh, and you’ve got no clean pants to wear. We’ve all been there, right? Here are 7 ways in which you can feel you’ve got it
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We often hear that we should save money, not spend it frivolously, but I think there are certain things you can spend money on that will genuinely make you happier. And not just for the five minute thrill of holding it in your hot little hands, but a lasting happiness. These are some of the
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I am always looking for ways to become more efficient, to get the most out of my time and get things done. I’ve got a few hacks which really make a difference to my life – give them a try! JFDI One of my personal favourite acronyms is JFDI – or, Just F***ing Do It.
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At the time of writing, we are in lockdown in the UK (and many parts of the world) due to the rapid spread of the Coronavirus, Covid-19. These are strange, scary times for all of us, and unless they are a key worker most people are spending much more time at home. In fact, some
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In the past couple of weeks I have spent several days in the company of amazing, inspiring women at Alt Summit in Palm Springs, California! When I started my blogging journey last year, I searched for a bloggers’ conference (as I would, being a learning geek…) and when I saw this one in Palm Springs,
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OK, I admit it…..I am an organising junkie – my shameful secret….I LOVE ORGANISING!!! That feeling when you need something and you can lay your hand on it right away…or it’s your best friend’s birthday tomorrow and you bought her the perfect gift two weeks ago….don’t we all aspire to that? I know I do!
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Well, it had to happen. Obsessive watching of YouTube videos about decluttering has spurred me into action (sort of). I’ve realised that I have a lot of ‘stuff’. Some of it sparks joy (thanks, Marie Kondo), some of it is there ‘just in case it’s needed’, some of it is there because it cost a
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