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The page contains posts that are fun and light-hearted.
Hi, I thought I’d do something a little different from my usual money-saving and self-improvement posts. Instead, I’m going to share some bits about my life. For all of my working life, I’ve worked in administration and retail. However, I always wanted to start my own blog. I put it off for years with excuses about time, money, no experience, etc. But after being made redundant in 2025, I decided to stop making excuses and give it a go. It…
Growing Up in the 90s UK: My Favourite Music, TV Programmes and Games Hi, I’m Vanessa, and I live in the UK. I thought I’d do something a little different from my usual money-saving and self-improvement posts. Instead, I’m taking a trip back to the 1990s and early 2000s—a time filled with great music, unforgettable TV programmes, and some brilliant computer games. The 1990s were a big decade for me. I started high school, went to college, and then began…
Hi, I’m Vanessa, and I live in the UK. I thought I’d do something a little different from my usual money-saving and self-improvement posts. Today, I’m taking a trip back to the 1980s. I am sharing some of the books, toys, music, and TV programmes that I had growing up in the 80s. If you grew up during the 80s too, I hope this brings back some happy memories. And if you didn’t, perhaps it’ll give you a glimpse into…