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  • back to school school uniform shopping
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    Aldi launched cheapest bargain school uniform bundle at £4.50

    Back to school shopping can be daunting and very expensive, but fear not! Aldi has brought back its £4.50 school uniform bundle from Thursday 22nd July 2021 in-store as part of their current…

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    How to get up to £150 in School Uniform Grant

    School Uniforms can be a very costly expense, however parents and guardians on low incomes in England may be able to get a School Uniform Grant up to £150 to help with the…

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    How to get £5 off your H&M shop every time!

    Did you know that you can always get £5 / €5 off your H&M shopping? Yes, you’ve read it right! You can always get a £5 off your H&M shopping in the UK.…

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  • Strawberries in hands
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    How to hand pollinate strawberry plants for more fruits!

    Are you wondering why your strawberry plant isn’t producing as many strawberries as expected? Fear not! Strawberry plants are usually pollinated by movement from the breeze of the wind, the rain and with…

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  • Broken up coconut with teal background. Coconut oil has many health benefits as well as many uses.
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    How To Use Coconut Oil In 25 Genius ways!

    Coconut oil is a very popular plant based oil packed with so many health benefits when consumed. But did you know that this very versatile oil is also very popular with dermatologists and…

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  • Lei Hang likes to use the library app BurrowBox
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    1000s of Free eBooks and audiobooks via BorrowBox

    Do you enjoy borrowing books from your local library to gain knowledge, for entertainment or read to your kids? If you do, have you heard about the app BorrowBox that allows you to…

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  • Be Eco-Friendly,  Freebies,  Lifestyle,  Saving Money

    Foraging guide: Free foods from the wild

    What is foraging Foraging is the act of searching, identifying and gathering wild food such as herbs, fruits, plants, mushrooms and nuts for free for personal use. The past few years foraging has…

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  • Lei Hang reviews the Aldi Magnum Premium All in One Dishwasher Capsules in lemon scent. Bag of the dishwasher tablets on Lei Hang's kitchen counter with a black and silver nespresso machine and kitchen aid standmixer
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    My review of Aldi’s Magnum Premium Dishwasher Capsules

    Since the coronavirus pandemic, finances have become tight for many of us, but having sparkling clean dishes is still of importance. With the Fairy Platinum Plus Dishwasher Tablets being ranked Which? best dishwasher…

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  • Pink Yellow banana fruit healthy tropical eating with ice cream
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    How to get free food locally using an app!

    As you may already know, there’s still a big problem with food waste and people going hungry around the word. The United Nations Environmental Programme’s (UNEP) UNEP Food Waste Index Report 2021revealed that…

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  • get free drinking water
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    Know your rights to free tap water and start saving money!

    Are you aware of your rights to free tap water from businesses and public buildings? According to a study by Keep Britain Tidy only 25% of the public are aware of their rights…

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  • Lei Hang smelling a bunch of flowers in her living room. Photo has been taken via virtual photography
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    The beauty of a Virtual Photoshoot

    I hear you say what is a virtual photoshoot and what’s the buzz about it? Well with the Covid pandemic and the governments restrictions to protect us, it isn’t always possible to meet…

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  • My eco journey & how going eco has saved me money by Lei Hang
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    My eco journey & how going eco has saved me money

    Making some small eco friendly changes to my lifestyle has been a very rewarding journey with every step! Though I’ve heard of the effects of global warming, endangered wildlife, people speaking about eco…

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  • Aurora Cosmetics shampoo bar, soap bar and candle review
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    Live sustainably & save money with Aurora Cosmetics

    First of all, I’d like to say a huge thank you to the owners of Aurora Cosmetics Jack Cavanagh & Adam Baker for letting me try and review their handmade Wild Berry soap,…

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  • Be Eco-Friendly,  Freebies,  Household Bills,  Lifestyle,  Saving Money,  Shopping

    Would you ditch your car for £3000 travel credit?

    Motorists could claim up to £3000 per year of greener travel credit for ditching their old petrol or diesel car for greener travel options, The Times has reported. The pilot programme will be…

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    FM Perfume Review: Is it good & can I save money?

    First of all I’d like to thank Jordan Ayton, owner of Scents and Beauty by Jordan who was very kind to gift me a full sized bottle of Frederico Mahora (FM) Pure Royal…

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  • Lei Hang's favourite cleaning products to do spring cleaning includes method, zoflora, astonish, fabulosa etc
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    My favourite & best cleaning products!

    It’s spring-cleaning season and we all know nobody likes to spend their days off cleaning their home. So I thought it would be the perfect time to share my favourite cleaning products, for…

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    Lei on Channel 5: Bargain Brits on Benefits!

    Bargain Brits on Benefits is a new TV documentary on Channel 5. It shows how individuals across the nation save a lot of money by making small changes. By sharing their thrifty ways,…

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  • Coronavirus A book for children about covid-19 illustrated by the gruffalo illustrator axwl scxheffler
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    FREE kids book explaining Coronavirus illustrated by Axel Scheffler

    It’s been nearly a whole year, since we all have been made aware of and lived with the coronavirus pandemic. I know it has been very hard for all of us, but many…

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    How to save money on your mobile phone bill & have more data!

    Many of people are overpaying on their mobile phones, though it’s very easy to switch to a cheaper price plan with more data! Check whether you are nearing the end of your mobile…

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  • Lei Hang solid shampoo bar review
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    From bottle to bar: Save money & the planet with a shampoo bar!

    We’re so used to seeing hair care products as a liquid in a colourful plastic bottle. Therefore many have not heard about shampoo bars & conditioner bars. I’ve only stumbled across shampoo bars…

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