Picture Source Life as a young adult is tough. There are so many new responsibilities with which you have to become acquainted. Most importantly, you have to start thinking about money. Maybe you did a paper round or another part-time job as a teenager, but you probably didn’t have to make big financial decisions. You probably didn’t have to think about mortgage repayments, utility bills, debt, and other costs that…
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Autumnal Adventure: Boost Your Weekend Plans With A Road Trip
Just because summer has left (sob), it doesn’t mean that getaways, adventures, and road trips towards National Trust locations (as you know we have joined recently), need to be forgotten until next year. If you have a car, caravan, or a camper van; you have the means to get away, even if it’s just for a night, or over a weekend. Braving cooler weather conditions is all part of the…
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The Price Is Right: Everything You Need To Know About Pricing Your Property
When selling a property, there is no denying that getting the price right is one of the most critical aspects. A lot of people assume that lowering the asking price is the best way to secure a quick sale but this is not always the case. Below, we will reveal everything you need to know about pricing your property. https://pixabay.com/en/key-house-house-keys-home-estate-2114455/ Price is not the problem Price matters, of course,…
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Friendly Money Advice To Give To New Graduates
Graduating is liberating in many ways. Finally after years of studying and taking exams, you’re free from the classroom or lecture hall and can do whatever it is you want in life. You will finally get the taste of true freedom where no one asks anything from you and you can be your own person. This also means you don’t have anyone to hold your hand financially. Speaking of money,…
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My Lump and Me: A story of finding my lump and what’s happening so far
4 weeks ago I came home, took my bra off (who DOESN’T do this?) and went to the loo. A normal after work ritual. I always check my boobs but that night I had an itch to the left of my left breast where my bra had been and I felt a large swollen lump. At first I thought it was where I had taken my bra off which had…
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Reigniting my passion for reading with Audible
Audible caught me by surprise because when I was younger I was a proper bookworm, my nose was in a book and always was, up till I was about 25 and the internet really took off. I ended up working so hard and doing so much in my spare time I didn’t have time to read anymore. Over the last 10 years or so I read a couple of books…
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Joining the National Trust – Joint membership and why we chose to join
Living in the heart of Derbyshire we have a huge choice of National Trust options and although we have been to some of the grounds we have never taken the plunge and looked in to membership. Until today! We are off to the Cotswolds soon with Rupert (our dog) to spend some time relaxing and just generally taking some time away together. Near the village we’re staying in is a…
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What I am listening to September 2018 – Music, Podcasts and Audio Books
Although most people that know me know I am a big talker, I love to listen too and now I have a minimum of 2 hours to drive to my place of work every day, it means I have time to listen to a plethora of music, podcasts and audio books. Each month I want to let you know what I am listening to and every month I will try and…
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Update: The past 12 months – Where have I been?
If you’re reading this, thank you. I don’t know if I need to explain but I feel like I have to. I’ve not been around for around 12 months, away from the blog, YouTube, Social media and I feel quite liberated having given myself a break. I have had Leah XL as a blog (in various guises) since 2010 and have enjoyed the process of either reviewing something and giving my…
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How To Feel Beautiful Without Make-up*
Going make-up free can be scary for many of us – putting on make-up can become a morning ritual that helps us to feel beautiful and complete. Feeling comfortable with your natural appearance involves learning to love yourself for who you are. If you want to cut down on your cosmetics, here are some ways in which you can wear less makeup and still feel beautiful. Look after your skin…
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