Life
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The Pros and Cons of Long Distance Relationships*
As I’m sure you all know by now, a few years ago I was in a long distance relationship. It lasted just over 9 months before we financially and mentally couldn’t do it anymore. I think if I didn’t have LM we could have lasted longer but I just wasn’t flexible enough when it came to the crunch and neither of us were ready to move in together. Oh well. What’s meant for you will never pass as my Grandpa used to tell me. It wasn’t all bad. In fact, there were some great reasons for it. We’d both been hurt in the past so the distance was often a…
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Five Great Podcasts to Get Your Ears Around*
How much do you love listening to podcasts? As the world of radio declines, podcasts are stepping in to take over. This listening trend is booming, and more people than ever are putting on their headphones or tuning into their home’s smart speaker to get their podcast fix. When surveyed, 7.1 million Britons said that they’d listened to a podcast within the last month. This may seem like a lot, but we had nothing on the respondents from South Korea, who had the highest listening rate of 58%, or the United States, who were fifth with 33%. When discussing the power of podcasts, Ian Macrae, Ofcom’s Director of Market Intelligence…
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8 Tips for Making Daily Sales on Poshmark*
If you want to turn Poshmark into a full-time income, it’s important to be strategic about your marketing plan. This is particularly the case when it comes to your listings and how much you share. Let’s discuss a few tips that will help you to reach your daily sales goals. Credit Take Awesome Photos One of the best ways to catch a buyer’s attention is with a stunning photo. This often involves tapping into your creative side. Showcase your items in great lighting. Create a flat lay by styling your clothes and laying them out against a flat surface. If you want to show off the fit of the clothes…
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5 Things to Think About When Going Self Employed*
I’m the first to put my hands up and say that going self employed was one of the best things I did in regards to being a mother. I always put LM first and having a flexible job means I don’t have to think twice about it. There is only one instance where I missed out a great networking opportunity because I had something on at school, I felt sad but I knew I only started this so I could be there for everything, just like my own mother was. But I’ll also be the first to say, being self employed is the hardest job I’ve ever had. It’s not…
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5 Tips to Help With Saving For Christmas*
This is an advertisement feature that I had editorial control over. Since becoming a mother I have become so much more organised when it comes to Christmas. In the past I’d wander around the shops until I felt inspired by a gift for someone. Now I have spreadsheets and lists and I spend ages pouring over the catalogues to get a good idea what to get. Today I thought i’d share the ways I like to get ready for the big task of Christmas shopping on a low budget. Credit Make Lists I cannot emphasis this point enough. I no longer just buy and buy, I have a set list…
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Online Shopping Hacks To Help You Save A Fortune*
For many of us, it’s hard to imagine a time when online shopping wasn’t available. It’s provided us with more choice, convenience, and speed which has revolutionized the way we shop. However, even though many consider shopping online to be cheaper, it can actually be quite expensive. Luckily there are things you can do to get the best deals and offers every time you shop online which will come in so handy especially during this Black Friday weekend. So, take a look at these online shopping hacks and never pay full price again. Credit Look for discount codes One of the best ways of saving money online is by getting…