Eating my way through Mykonos
Don’t let the famous Mykonos prices put you off. You can have a good time on a budget. Here’s a list of restaurants that will not break the bank. Continue reading Eating my way through Mykonos
Category: Travel & Lifestyle
Polish Wigilia, but make it vegan?
I might live in England, but my Christmas table is undoubtedly Polish. And this year, it’s also fully vegan. Come join me in the rabbit-hole of quirky and delicious recipes which you can easily create too. Continue reading Polish Wigilia, but make it vegan?
Finance as a cohabiting couple: update
The last time I spoke about managing finances as a couple in 2017. recently, you asked for an update – here it is. Continue reading Finance as a cohabiting couple: update
Happy Monday (30th November 2020)
December is ALMOST here! Are you excited? I am, big time. Not just because of Christmas and the prospect of saying bye to 2020, but also because the end of this year is marking a new beginning for me professionally too. We’ll get into it below. Onward, friend! What I’ve been reading – I now have 4 books on the go. I know, this is … Continue reading Happy Monday (30th November 2020)
How to create an urban jungle in your home without breaking the bank
I’m at home a lot right now, as are most people. Compounded by the greenery outside turning golden, my desire to have some foliage in my home has turned from a mild tingle to a full-on itch. And if you are in the same spot, today I am sharing all the useful tips I have for filling your home with beautiful, and sometimes rare, plants on a budget. This is not for everyone, but it might be for you. Your houseplants can pay for themselves in the long run. Continue reading How to create an urban jungle in your home without breaking the bank
Autumn favourites of a frugal blogger
Long, well written books As the daylight becomes more scarce and the energy and funds we had in the summer for going out get channeled into paying for the heating bills, a good book becomes a great piece of entertainment. I like my books long enough to last a few evenings and fun enough to not have me yawning at 9pm. Some of my past … Continue reading Autumn favourites of a frugal blogger
Top three menstrual cups, judged by someone who tried over 30 different ones
This means that over the few years I got a chance to try out over 30 different brands of menstrual cups. And while all of them were generally fine, there are three standouts which I’ll talk about today. Continue reading Top three menstrual cups, judged by someone who tried over 30 different ones
What a financial blogger buys herself as birthday gifts
I’m very fortunate to have a reasonable disposable income. This simply means that I can allocate as much as £1000 as a ‘gift to myself’ for my birthday. And today I’ll tell you exactly what I got for myself this year. Continue reading What a financial blogger buys herself as birthday gifts
Happy Monday (14th September 2020)
…should the UK PM be elective? Do you know the difference between gaslighting and lighting a fire under someone’s rear? And what is ‘Cuties’ really about? Continue reading Happy Monday (14th September 2020)
Top 5 affordable island destinations in Europe
The travel is becoming a thing again. And with it, some of us will look for bargains. Today I am covering my top 5 affordable island holiday destinations in Europe. Continue reading Top 5 affordable island destinations in Europe