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The ultimate guide to the best car boot sales in London

September 3, 2019 By Laura

Visiting a car boot sale is without a doubt the cheapest way to find second hand clothing, furniture and accessories. If you head to your local car boot, you are unlikely to leave empty handed, and some real treasures can be found. But how do you know where the best car boot sales in London are?

Choosing to go to a car boot is ideal if you’re not afraid to roll your sleeves up and dig through a whole lot of junk to find a real gem- I love the treasure hunt of finding a diamond in the rough, so this is why I love car boot sales- but they’re not for the faint hearted!

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How to spend a thrifty weekend exploring London Bridge

This is a collaborative post with Hotels.com. The spending money was gifted by Hotels.com, but all views are my own. The London Bridge is pretty famous in itself- but there are also so many things to do near London Bridge. Things to see, do, eat and drink. Whether you’re a Londoner, or just visiting, it’s…

The secrets to success- FREE productivity and goal planning printables

As you can probably guess, the whole reason I write this blog is to help other people manage their finances and achieve their goals- but did you know that you are 42% more likely to achieve your goals if you regularly write them down? It all comes down to accountability and visualisation. At the end…

How to get a refund on student loan overpayments

In December 2018 it was discovered that hundreds of thousands of students had unknowingly been making student loan overpayments- and that they were entitled to receive a refund and get their money back. I hadn’t been unaware of this until recently, when a friend’s partner was refunded over £900 for overpayments made! NINE HUNDRED great…

How to sell on Depop with success

Depop has been around since 2011, but with giants like eBay often taking centre stage when it comes to online marketplaces, Depop stayed safely in the background until it absolutely boomed in recent years with the rise of smart phone users- so how can you make some money on Depop yourself?

UKMB Summer Giveaway

We all can find ourselves spending more money in the height of summer- whether that’s due to suddenly finding ourselves with nothing weather appropriate to wear, having drinks in the sunshine, or even entertaining children during the school holidays. I know that I’m guilty of throwing my budget out of the window in the summer…

The Best Charity Shops in West London

If you’re looking for a guide to London’s best charity shops, you’ve come to the right place. In this blog post I am going to give you the lowdown on the best charity shops in each major neighbourhood of West London so that you are armed with the knowledge to find the most beautiful pre-loved…