The best 99p Kindle books of July 2026
Updated July 1st 2026 If there’s one thing I check more consistently than my bank balance, it’s the 99p Kindle deals. When you use a Kindle, you lose the joy of finding a cheap book in a second hand bookshop.…
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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 for one single day. If this challenge isn’t a modern recession indicator, I honestly don’t know what is. I’ve watched…
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 might seem repetitive, but I do it because that one small decision completely changed the trajectory of my life. Even…
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 it. My chess starting point I’ve known the basic rules of chess for a long time—I knew the “horsey” moved…
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 skills, but in the short-term, I’m really enjoying using it creatively. The most recent use of which was when I…
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: “Do you use TopCashback?” I’m a deeply skeptical person, and I don’t believe you ever get anything for nothing. So,…
The Free Language Learning App That Actually Works for Intermediates
From the surgical precision of EllaVerbs to the gamified world of Duolingo, I’ve cycled through almost every language app out there. When you’re a beginner, almost anything works. Even learning that “the apple is red” feels like progress. But once you…
How I Fill My Kindle Without Spending a Fortune
I’ve always been a big reader, but I’ve also always been a bit tight with my money when it comes to digital books. There’s something about paying £12 for a file that just doesn’t sit right with me. Over the…
Can you actually make money doing online surveys in 2026?
Is Online Survey Money Actually Real, or Is It a Load of… Total Nonsense? We’ve all seen the ads. “Make £50 a day from your sofa!” or “Get paid for your opinion!” It sounds like the ultimate low-effort side hustle.…