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In case you missed it, last weeks post focused on all things no buy and the self imposed rules I’ve put in place to impose this (you can read that about this here) and as part of the no buy year series, I’ll be sharing regular updates including money diaries a la Refinery29 - so it begins! As the first week in my no buy year, the below is full of promise, although I’m certain that I can probably cut my grocery bill down even more with a bit of planning. Here we go, the first money diary of the year…

lifestyleEllie DickinsonJanuary 12, 2020no buy year, finance, lifestyle

Introducing The No Buy Year 2020

When I started my graduate job, I had big dreams. These dreams included a zero based budget and savings goals that in hindsight were slightly unrealistic and didn’t allow for me to purchase anything outside of the bare bare basics. But this year and 3 months into a new job, I’ve made it my new year’s resolution to pursue something of a no buy year. So here’s how it’s going to happen.

lifestyleEllie DickinsonJanuary 4, 2020no buy year, finance, shopping ban, minimalism, lifestyle

Rafa's Didsbury - A Tapas Review

Tapas is a fairly new foray for me. I’ve never been a picky eater and tend to gravitate towards heavier dishes, and typically err away from anything that requires sharing… Perhaps this is a sign of adulthood, but I’m all for sharing, which has made tapas a recent favourite for catching up with friends. The team at Rafa’s Didsbury got in touch to ask whether I’d like to have a meal there, it seemed the ideal opportunity to not only discover a restaurant close to home, but also eat my body weight in tapas…

lifestyle, foodEllie DickinsonMay 8, 2019food, lifestyle

AD Taking it easy with Silentnight Anti-Snore Pillows

This may be a bizarre thing to address, but I’m convinced I snore. Lately, I’ve been waking up with a dry and sore throat and drew the conclusion that I must snore. (I’ve also had confirmation from family members who I’ve shared a room with, so yeah – I snore).

lifestyleEllie DickinsonApril 28, 2019lifestyle

#PassTheLoveOn with Thorntons this Christmas (AD)

Just a few days away from Christmas, Thorntons challenged me to pass the love on through the joys of chocolate. The Continental Selection has genuinely been a firm family favourite for years so it was a no brainer on how I could share the love - by sharing a box of chocolates.

lifestyleEllie DickinsonDecember 18, 2018lifestyle

Tre Ciccio Bramhall Review

A good few months ago, I blogged about my experience at brunch at the Tre Ciccio in Altrincham and I enjoyed it so much, I’ve been telling practically everyone about it! Since then, Tre Ciccio has spread its wings and recently opened a new location in Bramhall Village and I was very kindly invited to come over and try it!

lifestyleEllie DickinsonNovember 20, 2018