When I started my graduate job, I had big dreams. These dreams included a zero based budget and savings goals that in hindsight were slightly unrealistic and didn’t allow for me to purchase anything outside of the bare bare basics. But this year and 3 months into a new job, I’ve made it my new year’s resolution to pursue something of a no buy year. So here’s how it’s going to happen.
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I’m really fortunate to say that I’m still really close with my friends from university, to the point where we regularly still have a ‘friend-mas’ and see each other quite a bit. With two of my close friends from university, we meet up every two weeks (or so) for a day packed with Christmas movies, plenty of snacks (and a box of Thorntons Continental!) and a catch up. Chocolate and snacks are a key component to all our catch ups and the Thorntons Continental selection is the perfect way to show appreciation for loved ones and ‘Pass The Love On’.
Read MoreCan you feel the chill in the air? The leaves are slowly dusting the pavement and Starbucks has started serving Pumpkin Spice Lattes. It’s Autumn (officially). I’m ready to put away my summer dresses and break out my chunky knits - and with that comes a suitably festive wallpaper.
Read MoreI used to be one of those people who would buy every pair of earrings I saw without thinking about when I would wear them or if they were truly my style. It was a quick decision but one that meant I was surrounded by costume jewelry that simply collected dust. But years on, I’ve truly identified my style and know what type of thing I’m after which is how I discovered the hidden gem that is AU-Rate, a brand that creates truly stunning and delicate gold jewelry.
Read MoreNearly all of us dream of living the high life and the luxury that comes with it. However, the reality is way more expensive than most of us can achieve, which can make it feel pretty frustrating.
Read MoreThe end of August is approaching, which means that summer is drawing to an end. The evenings are already getting darker, and back to school displays are popping up in shops all over the place. As you deliberate between identical pairs of grey school trousers and argue with your six-year-old about why the durable pencil case is a better idea than the extraordinarily fluffy one, you may start to drift off and dream about the possibilities of a winter break. Here are some ideas about where you could go, and what you could do.
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