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We Need To Talk About Savvy Shopping!
Do you adore shopping like me? Some people see it as a sport, even a hobby? Even if you don’t love to shop, you’ll still need to buy things at some point. So check out my tips for savvy shoppers below and get the most for your money. Your Credit Cards Many of your purchases, particularly when you are shopping online, are made on credit cards. This seems to be a good thing, you have protection if your items don’t turn up, and can then pay on a buy now pay later basis. But is this really such a good idea, and how much do you actually end up spending…
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Football Books From Wellbeck Publishing
It’s not the most important issue to have arisen during lockdown, but it certainly is one that has caused lots of debate – when will football be back and will the season be null and void or will PPG be used to crown champions and relegate teams? We seem to be moving ever closer to an answer, but, in the meantime, as we look to get our footie fix, Wellbeck Publishing have released some new books that should help to fill a small, football sized gap. For Kids – Kane Rules This little paperback is perfect for younger readers who happen to be fans of the England captain, Golden Boot…
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How To Get Your Finances Back On Track With Saxton Associates
Money is currently at the forefront of all of our minds during this lockdown situation. On Tuesday my husband will be returning to work for the first time in seven weeks. He does not want to, but as a self employed builder he has not been paid since March 27th and we are worried about our finances. It can certainly be said that the lockdown situation has been unreal when it comes to finances. We are not currently paying our mortgage or our full Sky TV bill, we are spending little in petrol, entertainment, eating out and general shopping not related to food, so we are managing to survive on…
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Charli XCX and Boohoo – latest Drop
Since she first burst onto the music scene with the extremely catchy ‘Boom Clap’, Charlie XCX has proved to be a fashion maven like no other. Her style is quirky and original, pulling ideas from a range of sources including the 1990s and early Year 2k styling, the Spice Girls at there glorious peak and the punkish edge of Courtney Love and Sioxsie Sioux. Charli has her own style and doesn’t really give a hoot for best dressed lists and minimalism. Charli XCX – Quirky Style This week has seen the launch of her second collection in collaboration with Boohoo. As with the first collection, this won’t be for everyone,…
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VE Day Fashion Focus
On the 8th May 1945 the war in Europe was declared over, and World War 2 finally reached it’s closing stages. It was not the end of the War, my grandad was still in Burma and the war there didn’t end until August, but for Britain it finally meant that many would finally be returning home after 6 long and hard years. Tomorrow sees the 70th anniversary of VE day, and a bank holiday, with many people hoping to enjoy a social distanced street party with a nice cup of tea on the front garden, bunting being strung at the front of houses, and red, white and blue the order…
