GIVING IT A JOE.
Trying things so you don’t have to
Latest posts:
The best 99p Kindle books of June 2026
Updated June 1st 2026 If there’s one thing I check more consistently than my bank balance, it’s the 99p Kindle…
Extreme budget food challenge – 3 meals for £3
With inflation hitting our wallets hard, I wanted to see just how cheap I could get all of my meals…
Why I deleted social media 5 years ago – struggles, benefits and advice
Every single year, I sit down to write about why I decided to delete social media five years ago. It…
I spent 200 days learning chess on Duolingo – What’s my ELO?
Duolingo have released a chess course, but can it actually make you a good player? I’ve spent 200 days testing…
How I created a free logo using ai
My general feelings towards AI are very mixed. I think over time it’ll lead to decreased creative and critical thinking…
The Easiest £635 I’ve ever made – the case for cash-back sites
I was about a week into my current job when, while booking a hotel, one of my colleagues asked me:…
Trying Trends so you don’t have to
It seems like nowadays, everyone has the answer to everything. I can’t go about my life without being told I’m missing out on the latest side hustle, losing money by paying full price for X when I should buy Y, or being told I’m “getting fat” because of some obscure habit. It all just becomes noise.
With AI making content production easier than ever, there have never been more “snake oil salesmen” online. That’s why I started this blog. I’m stress-testing productivity hacks, trying out the latest trends, and providing honest product reviews to see what is actually worth your time and money.
My goal is to help you choose where to focus your time and energy in a world that is constantly demanding your attention. Whether I’m sharing ways to save money or testing a “bold claim,” you’ll get the truth—not the hype.
About Me
Hey! 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”. In this blog I’ll be trying lots of different things, from physical challenges, to ways to save money, ways to make more money, and everything in between. I doubt all the things I try will work, but at least you’ll know whether they’re worth your time.
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