Ebooks are a relatively new phenomenon. The first ebook was created in 1971 but ebooks didn’t become really mainstream until 2007 when the Amazon Kindle was launched. Before the late 20th century, there would be no discussion to be had – paper books were the only option for hundreds of years. New inventions are generally improvements …
Moving into your first house is a significant milestone in your life, especially if you are moving out from your parents or guardians for the first time. Whether you are moving out to live on your own, with friends or with a significant other, it can feel like an exciting, yet daunting step. As with …
This year, I have been trying not to make any unnecessary purchases, including clothes. I’ve also been trying to use up and clear out what I already have before buying any more. This has been going fairly successfully, however, the other day I gave in to the temptation to buy clothes. I was finding myself …
Sustainable food and fashion are hot topics in today’s world, but stationery is an area in which you wouldn’t necessarily think about sustainability. However, did you know that over 1.6 billion pens are thrown away every year? Most of these pens are made of plastic and are not easy to recycle, so they end up …
Did you know that 48% of adults in the UK have worries about their financial situation? But 55% don’t feel comfortable talking about it. Money can be a difficult subject to bring up when talking to our family and friends. However, so many of us have money-related problems, whether it’s debt, diminishing savings, or …
Is your wardrobe overflowing with clothes that you don’t wear anymore? It may be time to have a good clear-out and refresh your wardrobe! The fashion industry has a bad rep at the moment, especially fast fashion which often involves child labour, poor working conditions, unethical practices, pollution and strain on the environment in order …
Heat protection spray is used to prevent damage to the hair when blowdrying, straightening or using other heat tools. I used to straighten my hair regularly, so heat protection spray was essential for me. Over the years I have tried many different brands of heat protection spray including TRESemmé, Hairburst and John Frieda. I never …
Welcome to the 5th and final part of my University Tips from a Graduate series! In this part, I will be talking about how to save money as a student, as well as sharing a few ways to earn some extra cash! For many students, money is limited, so every penny counts. I remember a …
