Side hustles, money saving and wellbeing, tested
I try the trends so you don’t have to.
Honest tests of side hustles, money-saving tricks and life hacks. You get the results, the receipts and the truth, not the hype.
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The best 99p Kindle book deals of November 2026
Looking for the best 99p Kindle book deals? Here are this month’s handpicked Amazon Kindle books for just 99p – updated monthly.
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My dream language learning app didn’t exist, so I built it
My dream language learning app didn’t exist, so I built Frase Cards: flashcards with sentences that grow more challenging as you learn.
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Extreme budget food challenge – 3 meals for £3
Stuck on a tight budget? Check out this extreme Tesco meal plan challenge. 3 delicious, repeatable meals for less than £3 total
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Why I deleted social media 5 years ago – struggles, benefits and advice
Why I quit social media five years ago: the struggles, the benefits and the 2026 update, plus advice on where to start…
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I spent 200 days learning chess on Duolingo – What’s my ELO?
I spent 200 days learning chess on Duolingo. It says my Elo is 1329, but Chess.com tells a very different story. Here’s…
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How I created a free logo using ai
Can AI replace a graphic designer? Explore the step-by-step process of creating a high-end logo for a pop-up using AI business planning.
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The Easiest £635 I’ve ever made – the case for cash-back sites
I made £635 using TopCashback. Here is my honest guide on how cashback sites work, the best “catches,” and how to optimize…
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The best 99p Kindle books this month
Handpicked bargains across thrillers, history, memoir and feel-good reads. Prices checked before every update.
Hi, I’m Joe.
I live in England, and this is my blog: Giving It A Joe. I’ve always enjoyed trying new things, and I’ve also always been very skeptical of trends and “life hacks”. I try them so you know whether they’re worth your time.
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