Tania Michele

Monday, 19 May 2025

The A-Z Of Me!

I've seen this idea (or something similar) floating about on the internet for a year or two now, so I'm not sure who started it, but I thought it was a really good idea! I've been wanting to do it for ages, and I've really struggled to think of something for each letter! But here is what I managed to do:

Asthmatic - My lung capacity sucks...
Blogger - I've been doing this since October 2013
Cornwall - A family holiday destination
Deli counter - The department I've use to work on
England - My country where I live!
Ford KA - My car
Goonies - My fave 80's film
Hair - I'm quite good at braids and I'm currently learning more styles
Internet - The place I can be found 99% of the time!
Jeggings - I've literally worn a version of these everyday for 10+ years!
Kent - My county in England!
Lists - I'm a bit of a 'make a list' addict
Morrisons - Where I used to work!
Nuts - I have a seriously bad allergy to these!
Orlando - The place I'd like to visit next year for a holiday!
Piercings - I've only had my ears done and that's all I'm brave enough to do!
Queen - A band I love to listen to when I'm driving
Right-handed - I can do almost nothing with my left hand!
Shoes - I have over 30 pairs after my last count...
Tills - I was a checkout operator for 5 years!
Umbridge - The character I hate so much in the Potter Franchise!!!!
Virtual Assistant - What I now work as
We The Kings - A band I LOVE, and I own all their albums!
X - The only letter that really stumped me!
Yellow - A colour I don't ever wear
Zips - The one thing on my coats that break CONSTANTLY!

This was so tricky! What would all of your letters be, and have you done a post like this before? Let me know! Hope you have a great day and keep safe :)

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Monday, 12 May 2025

May 2025 Wishlist

I like to make these now and then so I can visualise what I'm after at the moment, and then I can hopefully go and buy them once my clients all pay me!

Here is what has caught my eye for May!

What's on your wishlist for May? Let me know! Hope you have a great day and keep safe :)

Monday, 5 May 2025

Disney World Bucket List: Updated

Disney World Orlando, is one of my fave places on this planet. The thought of being there makes me immensely happy, but being there is a whole thing. The smells of Main Street, the sound of Stormtroopers marching through Black Spire Outpost, the rides, the sites- it's just magical to me.

In 2017 before I went to Florida for the first time in a while, I made this bucket list of what I wanted to do. Since then, I've been three times, so here is what I have and haven't yet done off the list!

Have a dole whip ✔️
Try a big Mickey Mouse rice crispy treat ❌

So turns out I can't do this one due to my food allergy restrictions, so this is just going to have to remain a dream.

Ride Big Thunder Mountain ✔️
Meet Mulan ❌

EVERY TIME I went to Epcot to see her, her meet and greet had either just finished, she wasn't appearing that day, or it was HOURS away. So this is still on my list for the next time.

Meet Rapunzel ✔️
Meet Merida ❌

Honestly, haven't tried to see her properly yet, so will try next time!

Ride Spaceship Earth ✔️
Explore Pandora ✔️
Brave Summit Plummet! ❌

This also coming off my list. We don't really do the waterparks as they don't interest us, as it's no longer something I want to do!

Meet Mickey & Minnie ✔️
See the 'Kiss Goodnight' at Magic Kingdom ❌

We came close in 2017, but it had been such a long day we were heading out the park as soon as the fireworks finished.

Watch Fantasmic ✔️
Go on the Carousel of Progress ✔️
Go in all the new shops at Disney Springs✔️
Trade with a Jawa ❌

This never seems to be happening when I go, but I might just be missing it!

Meet Star-Lord & Baby Groot ✔️
Play mini golf ✔️
Watch the new 'Happily Ever After' show ✔️
Watch the 'Rivers of Light' show ❌

Pretty sure this stopped years ago now!

Try out Sprinkles at Disney Springs ❌

Once again, scuppered by my allergies!!

Is there anything I've missed from the list that you think I might want to do? Please let me know! Hope you have a great day and keep safe :)

Monday, 28 April 2025

Money-Saving Hacks: My Tried-and-Tested Tips

Saving money can feel like an impossible task sometimes, but over the years I’ve found some strategies that really work! Whether it’s stashing away pennies or taking on savings challenges, here’s what’s worked for me so far.

Savings Accounts

Every month, I set aside £150–£200 into a holiday savings account and another £30–£50 into a separate emergency fund. Having two accounts really helps me keep things organised. One is for general savings – stuff like unexpected car repairs or replacing broken gadgets – and the other is for something much more fun: holidays! Having a dedicated holiday fund makes it feel so much more achievable.

Loyalty Cards

I’m a sucker for loyalty cards, and honestly, they’ve saved me loads over the years. From Morrison’s cards that give you £5 vouchers for every 5,000 points to Superdrug and Boots cards that let you save up for big purchases, I’m all over it. Right now, I’ve got about £8 stacked up on my Superdrug card, and I’m totally saving that for summer holiday bits.

Piggy Banks

Yes, I still use piggy banks. I’ve got one that collects 1p and 2p coins – which I bag up and deposit once it’s full – and another for £2 coins that’s dedicated to my Florida holiday fund. The last time I opened it, I had £120 saved up, mostly in coins! Those little amounts seriously add up over time.

The 52-Week Savings Challenge

This one’s a classic! The idea is to save the amount of money that matches the week of the year. Week 1 = £1, Week 2 = £2, and so on. I like to do mine backwards, starting with the bigger amounts at the beginning of the year. Right now, I’ve got £626 saved up – not bad, right?

No-Spend Rules

No-spend challenges are another favourite of mine. I tried doing a whole month but kept failing, so I came up with my own rules. I’ve cancelled subscriptions I don’t enjoy anymore, trimmed down unnecessary direct debits, and even banned myself from buying beauty products unless they’re essentials. Cutting out things like magazines, meal deals, and random lottery tickets has seriously made a difference.

How do you save up money and stick to it? And did you find any of the ideas above helpful? Let me know! Hope you have a great day and keep safe :)

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