May 2021 – Thrifty Mango

May 25, 2021May 25, 2021

My Top Ten Favourite Disney Movies

As some of you may know from my social media posts, I adore Disney. I'm still a kid at heart- I enjoy nothing more than curling up under a blanket to watch a classic Disney film. My flat is adorned with Disney decor, from my upcycled Mickey and Minnie jar to our vintage Mickey Mouse rotary phone (that you can see in "My Lockdown Morning Routine" blog post). Anyone who has stepped foot in my flat can instantly tell that I'm a Disney fan. Yet, I haven't written a single post about my love for Disney movies- until now! I was inspired by a post by Coffee With Cerys and thought I'd write one of my own. So, here's a list of my favourite Disney movies and what I love about them...

May 18, 2021July 15, 2021

Behind the Scenes of Blog Writing

The blog-writing process can be super fun but also a bit exhausting. I find myself having bursts of motivation that last a couple of weeks, followed by an extended period of the dreaded writer's block. I know how intimidating starting a blog can be, so I decided to write a post about writing posts. I started my blog almost two years ago but, I posted inconsistently when I first started. This was due to a lack of motivation and direction. Now that I've been blogging consistently for a year now, I know my way around a bit more. So, for my 50th blog post, I thought a look behind the scenes could be a great insight into the work that goes behind my blog and a celebration of everything I've learned while writing for the blog...

May 11, 2021July 15, 2021

Things I’ve been Grateful for During Lockdown

This past year has been crazy. Lockdown has changed how many of us see the world. Our lives were flipped upside down and the definition of "normal life" will possibly never be the same again. The pandemic has prevented us from seeing loved ones and has caused the loss of family members, friends and livelihoods. However, I've been trying to see the good that has come out of the past year and I want to encourage people to consider what they were grateful for during lockdown. So, here are some things that I was thankful to have during the pandemic...

May 4, 2021July 15, 2021

8 Ways to Support Small Businesses

Many small businesses have been hit hard by the pandemic and multiple nationwide lockdowns. So, supporting small and local businesses is more important than ever. Since restaurants, cafés, and non-essential shops have reopened, now is the perfect time to find new ways to support your favourite businesses. There are plenty of ways to help local shops and cafés, including online and on social media. Here are just a few ways you can boost sales and bring attention to independent businesses...