The Challenges of Buying Real Estate on the Cheap

For younger generations like millennials and Gen Z, owning a home often feels like an impossible dream. Rising property prices, stagnant wages, and soaring living costs have made it tougher than ever to get on the property ladder. But it’s not all doom and gloom—there are some ways to buy real estate without completely breaking…

Creep and Crawl Into Etsy This Autumn

Creep and Crawl Into Etsy This Autumn

This is a sponsored post with affiliate links. I spend a little too much time on Etsy. I mean, the things are ridiculously cute and I like feeling like I’m buying from a real human.  And they’ve got something for season, like these fall décor essentials. But recently I’ve been doing some Etsy shopping with…

Surprise Expenses PhD Version: Conference Fees

Surprise Expenses PhD Version: Conference Fees

I just got back from a pretty cool conference in Istanbul, Turkey. My university really pushes that you present your work at least once a year somewhere, so that generally means attending at least one conference. This push to present your work is a pretty common requirement of PhD programs. For some of you reading,…

Enhancing Your Work Environment with Contemporary Design Trends for Urban Office Spaces

Work environments have evolved significantly from the cubicle dominated and fluorescent lit settings of the past days. Today’s businesses are adopting design principles that foster teamwork, harness creativity and prioritize employee wellness. If you’re aiming to enhance your workspace a few notable trends are worth exploring. Ranging from open-plan layouts and nature inspired elements to…

Accountability: August 2024

Profile I am forty years old, a digital event producer and occasional freelance stage manager. I work as a TA and an adjunct. I also work a variety of side hustles and am a full-time student working on a PhD in Drama. Once in a blue moon, I still get to be a stage manager.…

Can You Escape A Debt Spiral?

When you start to realize that your debt is becoming insurmountable, as your finances currently stand, there really is nothing that describes the feeling quite like a spiral. It pulls your finances down,  your mental health down, and it can feel like you’re sinking with no options. That is not true, however. There are options,…

Are You Trying To Find The Right Job?

There is no doubt that it can be tricky to find the right job, even at the best of times. But if you have been looking for a while and you are wondering what you might be able to do to improve this situation, the truth is that it’s going to be much better and…

Improving Your Practice: Financial Management For Healthcare Professionals

Image Source As a healthcare professional, your primary focus is undoubtedly quality patient care. However, ensuring the financial health of your practice is equally crucial for delivering exceptional care. Effective healthcare financial management is the cornerstone of a sustainable healthcare organization. Understanding Your Financial Health To achieve financial sustainability, start by gaining a comprehensive understanding…

Lifestyle Creep Alert

Lifestyle Creep Alert

So if you’ve been following the moving saga a little bit over here, you’ll know I’ve moved about an hour outside London to the suburbs, with my boyfriend. We have a ton more space and my rent went from £1125 a month for a severely problematic one bedroom flat that was in an excellent place…

Essential Tips to Ensure Growth for Your Restaurant

Running a successful restaurant requires more than just good food and service. To ensure long-term growth, restaurant owners must be proactive in implementing strategies that attract customers, improve operations, and enhance the overall dining experience. Here are some essential tips to help your restaurant thrive in a competitive market. Photo by Marcus Herzberg: 1. Focus…

6 Steps To A Better & More Fulfilling Life

Pexels Life can be challenging sometimes and may throw you curveballs. This may cause you to feel down or fall into a slump that’s hard to pull yourself out of. The good news is that there is a lot that is in your control on any given day. It’s important that you practice self-care and…

Accountability: July 2024

Profile I am forty years old, a digital event producer and occasional freelance stage manager. I work as a TA and an adjunct. I also work a variety of side hustles and am a full-time student working on a PhD in Drama. Once in a blue moon, I still get to be a stage manager.…

How To Start Up A Home Business On A Budget

Starting a business on a budget can have its challenges but it’s something that’s still possible even if a little bit harder than it would be if you had investors with deep pockets. When starting up a business, you only have so many chances to make it a success and every move you make will…

Top Tips for Running a School More Successfully

There are so many factors that you need to try to get right when it comes to making the right changes when you are looking to run a school more effectively. It is vital to make sure you understand some of the best ways of being able to run a school in the best possible…

A Dirty Thirties Financial Retrospective

A Dirty Thirties Financial Retrospective

In the early days of this blog, I wrote a series of posts called Doin ‘it by the Decade and I did a little of (quite-honestly, in retrospect, half-assed) research about what sort of things I should and should be doing as I progressed through each decade. Side Note: Hilariously to me, the hideous infographic…