how to live a thriftier life in London, and beyond!
One of my resolutions for this year was to read more books- but, as always, time ran away with me and come August I had only read a few books this year. It seemed like the only way I could make time to sit and enjoy a book was when I was on holiday or travelling for work.
BUT recently I found a way to enjoy books without having to carve out extra time in my already jam-packed days.
Audiobooks. I decided to try out Audible using their 30 day free trial.
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Christmas is a time for giving- we all know this. But we often tend to give to our friends and family and don’t necessarily give a thought about those who might need our help the most. Before now, I honestly hadn’t considered donating to my local food bank at Christmas- but this year, that will…
Charity shopping is one of the best ways to save money, and also do your bit for the planet and the people that inhabit it. I love charity shopping and have done so for the last 10 years or more, so there is nothing I like better than exploring new areas of London through their…
Selling your unwanted stuff whether it’s clothing, electricals or furniture is a great way to declutter, make someone else happy, and make some money in the process. To ensure you make maximum profit from what you are selling, you need to learn how to sell on Gumtree in a way that optimises your listing to…
Gone are the days of traveller’s cheques and wads of foreign cash when you travel abroad- there are now lots of new, safer, and efficient ways of exchanging your pounds for a foreign currency. You no longer have to walk around in panic with £500 worth of money in your backpack, or play the guessing…
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…
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…