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Budget planning in my Filofax: an update

March 24, 2016

Last year I shared how I’d set up some budget planning and financial tracking in my Filofax. I’m sure I probably mentioned at the time I’d like to do an update at some point and as I’ve now been using this system for four months it’s probably a good time to review. ...

Craft

Adaptable Mother’s Day Card Ideas

March 17, 2016

I’m always late posting cards for occasions but that’s so people don’t see their cards online before they receive them (I doubt they would, but I like to make sure!) Today I’m showing the two cards I made for Mother’s Day this year (one for my mum, one for ...

Productivity

Recent Etsy hauls!

March 3, 2016

It’s been a while since I’ve posted a proper Etsy haul and I have lots to share! First up was a fairly new UK based sticker shop that I’ve already made a second purchase from – Chocho and Mimi.There’s a great selection of stickers in the shop, largely for Erin ...

Beauty

What’s the one beauty product you hoard?

March 1, 2016

I had a realisation recently. There are certain products that I have so much of I’m beginning to wonder when I’ll actually use them all up. When I first started working for Boots over six years ago I quickly built up ridiculous amounts of toiletries and skincare and spent a long ...

Productivity

Suzy Stick It Haul

February 16, 2016

January’s no spend didn’t go so well. Three sticker shops and a washi haul later I was done… for Jan. Suzy Stick It is a dangerous shop. It has probably the best selection of washi in the UK I’ve seen. The fact that she stocked Lora Bailora washi was exciting as I was ...

Productivity

The quest for the best planning pens… Pen peace?

February 9, 2016

I think I’ve known for quite some time now that I’m a pen addict. I just can’t help it. If I see a nice pen that I haven’t tried before I have to grab it. I tell myself that I’ll review it for the blog and that can justify the purchase except I never actually get ...