October 2020 – Thrifty Mango

October 27, 2020October 27, 2020

How to Stay Warm without Sacrificing Style

Before I moved up North for uni two years ago, everyone warned me that Aberdeen is freezing- even colder than the rest of Scotland. With that in mind, I've been known to abandon wrapping up to focus on wearing stylish outfits that may not be the most practical. Back when I lived in student accommodation in my first year of uni, my flatmates would question my sanity as I strolled around Aberdeen in November. I would be wearing a skirt, top, and high heels- with nothing covering my legs. Thankfully, I soon realised that wasn't healthy or comfortable for me. So, I experimented with ways to stay warm without restricting my sense of style and fashion. Now that winter is approaching and the temperature is dropping lower and lower, I thought I'd share what I've learned with you all...

October 20, 2020October 20, 2020

A COVID-Proof Halloween

With social distancing and limited household gatherings in public- parties can’t happen this year. Halloween 2020 won’t be going ahead for a lot of people, after all a global pandemic is enough horror for some of us. However, by being a little creative and with cooperation from neighbours, we may be able to arrange a safe Halloween for everyone. Here are some ideas that I’ll be using to make this year’s Hallows Eve something worth celebrating...

October 6, 2020January 8, 2021

Tips for Studying at Home

Whether you're in a local lockdown, self isolating or even trying to get used to new covid guidelines, our lives are still being affected by Coronavirus. Universities are back in business, with some choosing to go completely online for this year or having one on-campus class a week. My uni, Robert Gordon University, has opted for the latter. After 2 years of attending in-person lectures and classes, adapting to online sessions is going to be difficult. Last semester, Ryan and I worked through coursework deadlines at home with some difficulty. We usually study on-campus even when classes stop so we had to learn how to study at home in the presence of each other. This is what I learned from studying in lockdown...