The ULTIMATE Google Analytics Dashboard Guide for Bloggers

Google Analytics is one of those things that we all know we should be using, but it's also one of those things that no one actually understands. And up until recently, I was in the exact same boat. But a few months ago I went on a marketing course with my mum (we lead wild lives, obvs), and the speaker went through a really cohesive explanation and needless to say, I felt enlightened.

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You Magazine Beauty Advent Calendar 2017

The only Christmassy thing I'm willing to let slip through the net at this time of year are Beauty Advent calendars because let's be honest, they all sell out before any "normal" person considers an advent calendar. But it's for a good reason - mainly because most of the calendars are worth far more than their upfront cost. So let's break one of my favourite calendars (and the only one I've been able to get my mitts on).

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The Saturday Reading List #1

There's something rather dreamy about a Saturday morning. Say goodbye to the early morning alarms, and hello to the lazy breakfast in bed. Because there's honestly nothing more lovely than the knowledge that you have another lie in tomorrow. And with a steaming cup of Maple Cinnamon Coffee, I've been enjoying catching up on all my online reading content.

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Post-retirement earnings: A round-up of how to boost them

Unfortunately, few of us fall into the category of having pots of money when we retire. Unless you happen to have been part of an exceptionally lucrative retirement plan, this just isn't usually the case.

Instead, compromises have to be made, and sometimes we have to think outside the box to boost our income. Today's link round-up points you in the direction of some pages that can help you do this, and also help you perhaps cut some expenses at the same time.

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Ellie Dickinson
How to Make Time for Self-Care When You're Too Busy to Stop

My life has done a bit of a 180 from having plenty of time on my hands during my degree to a full time job to a Masters, and quite honestly I'm struggling to find time to fit in the things that I used to make time for. Gone were the days where I didn't have lectures till 2pm, and hello to the days where I would literally crumble under the pressure if I didn't I get up at 9am to get through my reading. And it definitely takes a toll.

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