January 2021 – Thrifty Mango

January 26, 2021July 15, 2021

More Things to do in Lockdown

Last spring, we were put into lockdown for the first time. It was a time of home-haircuts, panic-buying and eating tinned food for weeks on end. This was when I properly started writing for Thrifty Mango to keep me occupied while cooped up in my flat and to spread positivity during a terrible time. Now- 10 months later- we're back to square one and more fed up than ever. So, if you're struggling for ideas for how to spend your time until the restrictions are eased, you can check out my 10 Things to Do in Self-Isolation post and find more suggestions below...

January 12, 2021July 15, 2021

Getting my Life Together: My 2021 Self-care Routine

As some of you may know already, one of my goals for this year is to take better care of myself and make more time for me. I have a habit of overworking and exhausting myself but I want to start pacing myself by taking small breaks to keep me productive. I haven't had a consistent skin-care routine since I don't know when. I forget to use moisturiser and when I run out of something I forget to buy a replacement. However, I know that self-care improves mental health and overall well-being so I thought I should try harder. Since this is new to me, I decided to share my self-care plans with you all...

January 5, 2021July 15, 2021

My Eco New Year Resolutions

In my last post, I listed my new year resolutions but guess what?… There's more! Although 2021 has already started, I wanted to write a separate blog post for eco-friendly and sustainable goals I have for this year. Being a student means there are plenty of goals I can't reach with my limited resources and budget. So I've decided to keep these as realistic and accessible for me as possible- especially if I want to achieve them all in one year. I don't have the budget to invest in a micro-fibre filter or completely off-set my carbon footprint and I don't have to do that to help the environment. If you're looking for inspiration to become more eco-conscious this year then you've come to the right place. So without further ado, here are my eco-friendly goals for 2021...