4 times Gilmore Girls gave us unrealistic expectations about money
I first watched Gilmore Girls when I was 16 – The OC and Gossip Girl had already hit our screens here in the UK (Gilmore Girls came to us a bit later than it originally aired, at least for those of us with Freeview only) and while I liked being taken into a world that […]
This is why your ‘live for the weekend’ mentality can be hurting your financial progress
With most of us spending the majority of our weeks at work, it’s no wonder that the ‘live for the weekend’ mentality is so common and sometimes we view it as a reward for getting through the week. We might see it in the form of a Friday night takeaway to mark the end of […]
How to create a realistic wardrobe that works for your lifestyle
I’m not a capsule wardrobe expert, but I have downsized my wardrobe considerably in a way that suits my lifestyle better. I have likened it to a “capsule(ish) wardrobe” over on Instagram, but really it’s probably a realistic collection of clothing that fits my lifestyle. But that doesn’t quite have the same ring to it […]
My capsule(ish) wardrobe: the full breakdown
A Sunday morning spent sorting through my wardrobe and a quick documentation of it over on my Instagram stories led to a flurry of messages asking to share the contents of my 57-item wardrobe with you. My wardrobe has always been quite moderate; years of sharing a wardrobe with my sister, having minimal space and […]
10 ways to save money on groceries
One of my most frequently asked questions and frequently requested topics is around saving money on groceries. And with rising prices, I totally get it. In 2022, I documented my attempts to reduce my grocery bill over on Instagram. While it was difficult at times, I definitely made incremental changes in the right direction. My experiences […]
7 savings tips for beginners
Saving money is a very common New Year’s resolution, so if you’re hoping to build up your savings this year, you’re not alone. But if you’re a natural spender, you’ve lost your motivation with budgeting, or you’ve picked up a few less than ideal money habits lately, getting on the saving bandwagon can be difficult. […]
Why I’m doing a no-buy year in 2023
I was a teenager of the YouTube influencer era; this was before the boom started, when ‘influencer’ wasn’t a job title and people made YouTube videos purely as a hobby. I watched videos on shopping hauls and makeup collections thinking that owning drawers of makeup and buying bags of clothes on regular shopping trips was […]
The importance of being organised with your finances
A good money management system isn’t just about knowing how much you have to spend or what’s been put aside for longer-term goals or bigger expenses. It’s having a system – a bit like a filing cabinet – where you can easily keep track of how much money you have to spend that month, how […]
How to develop a positive relationship with money
When it comes to personal finance, your money mindset and relationship with it are both significant. Just as we can’t exercise our way out of a bad diet, we can’t budget our way out of having negative feelings towards finances and how we manage them. But, how do you create a more positive relationship between […]
What is a sinking fund and how do I use one?
Sinking funds have been a game changer when it comes to organising my finances. Car insurance had always been a significant annual expense that I used to dread; and while I’m not sure anyone looks forward to paying it, I didn’t like how I always saved less that month or worried about how much it […]