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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50 Things About Me

One type of blog I love reading about is 'about me' posts - I love getting to know people - and especially other bloggers!! I've seen a dozen people do this over the past few years and wanted to add my own to the masses! 

So here are the facts about me!

1. I've had this blog since early 2010, but didn't really use it as a blog until October 2013!
2. I was born September 10th
3. I work as a virtual assistant for my own business
4. I am obsessed with crime TV shows
5. And Game of Thrones
6. And Marvel
7. I'm 5ft 5inches tall
8. I really enjoy the Super Bowl!
9. 90's music heals my soul
10. Supernatural is one of my all-time fave TV shows
11. I currently love Yours Clothing & Shein for my clothes shops
12. Rimmel is the brand I've used for the longest
13. Cornwall and Florida are my fave places on the planet
14. I've met the girls from the HillyWood Show
15. I've done cosplay two times 
16. I've gone to 4 Comic Con's and I LOVED THEM!!!
17. I don't drink alcohol at all
18. My best friend is one of my ex's sister
19. I have ran my own business for almost 3 years
20. It took me 50 weeks to learn to drive
21. I passed on my 3rd test!
22. My parents are divorced
23. Due to the above, I know have an older step-brother and step-sister (along with a sister-in-law and 2 nephews!)
24. The Sims 4 is my favourite game
25. Among Us is my fave multiplayer game
26. I love watching old family videos
27. I am deathly allergic to nuts - one time I was 10-15 minutes away from dying before we realised what was wrong!
28. I have a rotator cuff injury in my shoulder which limits my right arm movements and when it flares up, I can't grip things properly with my hand
29. My sister is one of my best friends and has been since childhood
30. My car has a name: Betty
31. Caesar salad is one of my all time fave foods
32. Zumba and Pilates are the only workouts I enjoy
33. I worked at my old job for 11.5 years
34. Until 2015, I'd never seen a Batman movie
35. I own over 30 pairs of shoes
36. I'm obsessed with TikTok 
37. I have a dent in my left knee from chickenpox scarring
38. Captain America is my fave superhero
39. I'm a Gryffindor
40. And a Targaryen  
41. Chris Evans (Capt America) is my celeb crush
42. I've only been wearing makeup since I was 17
43. One of my fave book series is called Vampire Beach
44. The Losers & Ocean's Eleven are my top two fave movies
45. I can speak some Spanish
46. I swear like a trooper...
47. I was born with a HUGE birthmark on my forehead which has faded over the years but my makeup obscures it
48. I am obsessed with buying shoes
49. I start buying Christmas presents about April/May time - so I can spread the costs as I'm broke!
50. I found it sooo hard to think of 50 facts about me!!

Hope you enjoyed this and let me know if you've done a post similar to this! What are 5 things about you that I don't know? Hope you have a great day and keep safe :)

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April 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 April!

SanDisk 2TB Extreme Portable SSD external drive | Neutrogena T/Gel Therapeutic Shampoo | Revitale Salicylic Acid Scrub Soap | Cryptic Killers Unsolved murder mystery game | YOURS Curve White 'Rodeo' Cowboy Print T-Shirt | Brown Faux Suede Contrast Stitch Western Heel Ankle Boots | Xiaomi POCO X7 Pro smartphone | The Goonies Premium A5 Notebook 

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

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Micellar Water Review (2025 Edition): Still My Go-To Cleanser!

Way back in 2014, the beauty world went absolutely nuts for this Micellar Water, and honestly? The hype was REAL. 

It was like gold dust at the time - sold out everywhere or priced at a fiver if you were lucky. Fast forward to 2025, and you can now grab it pretty much anywhere for around £6.

And yep, I still swear by it. 

This stuff is a game-changer for lazy skincare nights (which, let’s be honest, is most nights). I used to be the person who regularly crashed out with a full face of makeup or half-heartedly wiped it off with a makeup wipe if I could be bothered. But this magical water? It’s made me actually take my makeup off before bed!

Most nights, I only need one cotton pad and a few drops of Micellar Water to melt away all the makeup and grime. If I’ve gone all-out for a night out, maybe I’ll use two pads. But that’s it. I don’t wear a ton of makeup on a daily basis, but it tackles even the heavier stuff like a pro.

No fragrance, no fuss, no irritation - just clean skin that feels refreshed and ready for bed. And since I’ve been using it, I’ve definitely noticed my skin looking a lot less blotchy in the mornings. It’s so much better than waking up with that grimy, smudged mascara look.

It might not be everyone’s cup of tea, but for me? It’s a skincare staple I’ll be repurchasing again and again.

Have you tried Micellar Water? Love it or hate it? Let me know! Hope you have a great day and keep safe :)


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