Lifestyle

Today is December 1^st, and I don’t know about you, but that means that my tree is already up, presents are already bought, and wine is already mulled. I am KEEN for Christmas, and this year is no exception.

But despite the general feeling of joyfulness around this time of year, Christmas can also be stressful. The cost of gifts, socialising, travel and hosting can all add up to a big bundle of stress which can often take away from the Christmas cheer.

My best advice is to plan, plan, and plan some more. Give yourself a break and stop being so hard on yourself. So you don’t make it to every Christmas invitation you are given, you don’t have 3 varieties of pudding on offer on Christmas Day, or you mutually agree with your sibling that you won’t buy gifts this year. All that really matters is being happy- it’s cheesy but true. And in order to be happy, you have to be kind to yourself.

So whilst you’re busy doing everything for everyone else this year, why not enter a giveaway for the chance to treat YOURSELF instead this Christmas? There are 8 delightful M&S hampers up for grabs, all courtesy of the UK Money Bloggers. Our last UKMB Summer giveaway was a fantastic success!

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This Christmas, I am trying to really think about where I am putting my money when I buy gifts for people. Whilst I will still buy things from the high street, I am also making presents, giving vintage gifts, and shopping ethically from independent stores.

We are now more aware than ever about the impact our actions have on the environment, and Christmas brings with it a major surge in the amount of plastic and general household waste we produce- so it’s a great time to make a few changes.

If you’re also thinking about giving some more ethical gifts this Christmas, this guide has you covered from vegan gifts, to plastic-free gifts, to sustainably sourced gifts.

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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 of the day, if you aren’t 100% sure on what your goals are, and the steps that you need to take to achieve them, then how are you ever going to get there?

I’ve created three completely FREE productivity and goal planning printables that you can use to help you to achieve your goals- whether that’s saving for your first home, or growing your business.

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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 and saying yes to every invitation for drinks or dinner that comes my way, splashing out on wedding gifts and trips out of the city. Not only that, but I tend to want to buy myself treats all the time- some SPF moisturiser here, a new pair of sandals there- it takes some restraint not to give into the summertime ‘treat yourself’ mentality.

So, if you’re anything like me, instead of heading out and buying yourself some treats- why not enter a giveaway to win some?! Enter the competition below to win a gorgeous M&S hamper, all courtesy of the UK Money Bloggers….

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