Inspired by Lauren Singer, who managed to fit two years’ worth of waste into one jar and blogs at Trash is for Tossers, I’ve been spending some time recently wondering how to reduce my own environmental impact. I already shop at charity shops, which is a great way of reducing the amount of clothes that end up in Read more
If your wardrobe is overflowing with things you never wear and you’re keen to have a good clear out, there are plenty of ways to get rid of your old clothes and make a bit of extra cash. Here are just five options to consider: eBay I’ve made a decent amount selling mine and my brother’s Read more
After spending the last 15 months working as a copywriter at an advertising agency in the centre of Manchester, I’m super excited to announce that I’m about to embark on a couple of brand new challenges. From September onwards I’ll no longer be a copywriter and instead I’ll be a search marketing executive for a smaller agency Read more
Doing a car boot can be a bit of a gamble. Sometimes you can drive away with an empty ride and a few hundred quid in cash, other times you find yourself struggling to fit everything back in your car despite having driven it to the venue with no problems at all. Last Sunday, my dad Read more
Over recent months my mum has been talking a lot about buying a dog for the first time. My brother and I spent most of our childhood begging for a puppy and so this is obviously an exciting time for us all. With her heart pretty much set on a cross between a Cavalier King Read more
Buying a house or flat has never been so difficult. With property prices rising faster than the average wage, for those who have rent and bills to pay each month, home ownership may seem like it’s out of their reach. As I’ve found, moving in with your parents can be a great way to save Read more
Moving in with your parents when you’re in your twenties can be a humbling experience to say the least. All of a sudden you’re waving goodbye to your independence, returning to your childhood bedroom, and familiarising yourself with your parents’ rules. However, having lived with my parents for the last year in an attempt to binge-save Read more
A quarter of adults between the ages 20 - 34 are still living at home with their parents. Whether it’s down to youth unemployment, low wages, or high rental costs, many young people have little choice in the matter. For these people, living with mum and dad is the only option. But then there’s boomerangs like me. We Read more
For many A Level and GCSE students, the last few weeks have been filled with stress and worry. With young people under such a huge amount of pressure to succeed in life, for many, not getting the results they want can be a huge disappointment. But it’s important to remember that even if you’re unable Read more
Over the last year, blogging has taken over my life. I spend so much time thinking of ideas, writing posts, and trying to find new ways to promote my blog, that it’s often nice to just curl up in bed and have a nosey at other blogs on my tablet. Here are just a few of the Read more
Having almost saved up £10,000 towards a deposit on my first house, I’m currently hoping to move into my own place early next year. However, since I only started working full time two years ago (I was a student and part-time supermarket lass before that) I’m not on the type of salary yet that allows me to Read more
It’s common knowledge that you can find out exactly where a dress was from and how much it costs simply by complimenting a girl’s outfit. I don’t know why us women so often feel the need to share all this information as soon as someone says “nice coat” but we just do! And “Thanks! £5. Charity Shop!” Read more
It was only a few weeks ago that I first heard about the homelessness charity Emmaus. I spotted them on Twitter and found myself spending ages looking through their tweets. Bursting with photos of donations, charity shop displays, and stories of the people they help, these guys really are experts when it comes to promoting their charity Read more
Last night, while having a few drinks after work, I got chatting to a lass I’d never met before. After a while, the conversation turned to how we met our boyfriends. Without a second thought I revealed that I’d met Jake via the online dating website, OK Cupid. “Oh. I prefer to meet guys the natural way. Read more
