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My Second ’30 Before 30′ Update

11/11/2019

So, here we are. Next month I turn 30. NEXT MONTH. I can’t believe this..and I also can’t believe how little I’ve ticked off from my 30 Before 30. Want to see how bad I’m doing? Just read on.. ONE | GET OUT OF MY OVERDRAFTI’ve got out of one of my overdrafts..does that count? TWO | LET GO OF GRUDGESEasy. Time heals everything, it turns out. THREE…

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Why You Should Consider Opening a Lifetime ISA with Moneybox

01/11/2019
Hand Holding PenciL Over Notepad On Grey Wooden Table With Brown Leather Journal And Candles And Flowers by Tide And Tree

Panicking about the deadline for opening a Help 2 Buy account? In this post, I’m talking about another option: Moneybox’s Lifetime ISA. Panic is setting in at the moment, with the deadline for opening a Help 2 Buy ISA fast approaching (30th November). Despite not having opened mine yet (more on that in a bit), I’ve spent the last couple of months urging everyone I know to open…

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A Guide to Spending Halloween at Home

30/10/2019
A pile of old Halloween movie DVD's is piled up, next to some burning black candles. In front of the candles is a large bowl of popcorn.

Staying in this Halloween? Here’s my ultimate guide to spending Halloween at home – with tips and tricks to make staying in worthwhile. It’s (almost) the most wonderful time of the year! Fortunately (or unfortunately, depending on which way you want to look at it), Halloween falls on a weeknight this year, which means that for everyone who hates the cold or socialising too much, it’s the perfect…

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5 Things Making Me Happy This October

22/10/2019
Louise holding a small pumpkin in a muddy pumpkin field, with a orange bucket beneath her feet. She is wearing skinny jeans, brown boots and a dark blue jacket.

Cheer up Chuck: the cold weather can bring on a plethora of emotions but here are five (little) things that have made me happy this month. October has been a month full of ups and downs so far but when I sat down and read this lovely post from a favourite blogger of mine – From Roses – I actually realised despite a few little setbacks, I’m pretty…

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3 Freelancing Tools Worth Paying For

18/09/2019
A flat lay of a planner and jewellery in a matching colour lying on top. There is also a trinket dish to the side that reads 'don't let anyone dull your sparkle' in cursive writing.

Investing some time and money into your side hustle/blogging career? Here are three essential tools that will make your life much easier. If you freelance full-time, you’ve probably got your sh*t down to a tee – but as someone who works full-time and freelances part-time, let me tell you, it’s damn hard managing my time! My main aim is to give myself a full day dedicated entirely to…