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Who Doesn’t Love a Freebie? Find More with Gratisfaction! *

I am a huge lover of free things; free drinks when you sign up to a newsletter, a free sample when you buy a product, free popadoms and chutney at our local Indian restaurant, like pretty much anything I get for free I’m 100% behind! I’m guessing most people are the same and I’m not totally mad! So what if I told you that there’s a…

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How will I be Preparing to Move Home Next Year? *

So, it’s no secret at all that Mike will be selling the flat we currently live in next year and we will be buying a house together. I’m going to be a legit adult! It’s going to take a lot of work, lots more saving and plenty of teamwork to ensure we get the right amount for the flat, find the perfect home for us and…

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How Healthily can you eat on a £50 Weekly Shop Budget?

Ever since I moved in with Mike, over two and half years ago, I’ve been in charge of the weekly shop.  I used to just meal plan for the evenings that we were going to be home, but since being freelance I’ve had to meal plan for my breakfast and lunches. We used to spend around £40 a week but over the past months, it’s…

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How to Protect Your Spine at Work *

No matter whether you have a job that requires a lot of heavy lifting or you sit at an office desk all day, it is important that you try to avoid any potential back injuries. You may be surprised by how easily they can happen from physical strains and often people don’t actually realise they can occur in situations that do not appear to be…

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Reasons why Battersea is the Up-and-Coming London Location *

Battersea, situated on the South side of London, has traditionally been viewed by many as a mundane and industrial part of London that is not particularly exciting to either live or visit. Those assumptions have been completely changing over the last few years however, as a result of the sale of the hugely iconic Battersea Power Station in 2012. The vast amount of land and…

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Lesser Known New South Wales Destinations for the Curious Traveler’s Soul *

New South Wales, Australia oldest state, is home to the nation’s capital, offers anything that any traveller would like in a travel destination – the best beaches, hikes, restaurants, night scene, culture, you name it. Beyond all of these, there are hidden gems only the bravest (or simply curious) travellers would like more than the conventional offerings of the Down Under. Here they are: Shelly…

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Why You Should Make Guernsey Top of your List to Visit this Year *

Not may people I know have been to Guernsey, I haven’t been either and it’s something I am thinking that needs to change. It’s a mere stone throw away from the UK and is the perfect destination for a weekend away this year. Since seeing the trailer for The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Society I’ve been intrigued to find out more about Guernsey as…

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Getting Up Close and Personal at the New Sea Creatures Exhibition *

At the end of last year, I took a trip over to Amsterdam and whilst I was there I popped by the Body World exhibition. I was so immersed in the way there were real bodies on display that I was super excited to hear about a new exhibition a little closer to home. Sea Creatures allows visitors to explore the secrets of life beneath the…

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