Little Wallet
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Button Front Skirt Tutorial
This skirt is the perfect addition to your summer and fall wardrobe. The long flowy skirt brings comfy cottage core vibes, and it is super simple to make. I hope you enjoy this button front skirt tutorial, and make the cottage core skirt you’ve been dreaming of. Materials Design When I decided to make this skirt I had a general idea in my head of what I wanted, but nothing specific. So I scrolled through Pinterest to get some ideas and then starting sketching. Whenever I am drafting something myself I always make sure I draw it out first so that I know exactly what elements I want to include.…
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Thrift Flip – How to Turn a Men’s Shirt into a Dress
I’ve been wanting more summer dresses, but since I’m on a student budget I don’t want to go out and drop a bunch of money on new dresses. Instead I’m trying to use fabric I already have or flip some pieces from the thrift store. The first dress I made this year is from a thrifted button down shirt so I thought I’d walk you though how to turn a men’s shirt into a dress. This post is all about how to turn a men’s shirt into a dress. p.s. I’m really bad at taking photos as I work so I’ve included some diagrams to help illustrate everything I did.…
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How to Save Money in Uni
University is expensive, and as an international student even more so. Combine that with not being able to earn much money as a student, money is often very tight. If you are struggling with how to save money in university there are a few things you can do. These are my tips on how to save money in uni. This post contains links to products, I may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. As an amazon associate I earn from qualifying purchases. 1. Learn to Say No My biggest thing for saving money in university is learn to say no. Friends often have different budgets and want…
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Potato Soup with Cheddar and Bacon Bits
Growing up my mom often made soup from scratch. When I moved away for uni I wanted recipes that were easy to make and didn’t take too long. I love to bake but before uni I didn’t bother with much cooking 😬. This Potato soup is the first soup I made after moving. Its super easy to make, and I usually have all the ingredients on hand. It’s something nice to keep me warm on the rainy English days. RELATED: Easy Mac n Cheese
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Dorm Essentials for 2022 – Cozy Dorm Room
Because I go to university overseas I had to be very selective in what I bought for my dorm. I ended up bringing a few things with me but most things I bought after I arrived. These Dorm Essentials for 2022 are everything that you need to buy for you dorm. I know that when buying stuff for your dorm it can quickly add up so I’ve tried to stick to the most budget friendly options. This post contains links to products, as an Amazon Associate, I may earn from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you. This post is all about dorm essentials for 2022 that will make…
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Simple Mushroom Risotto with Herb Crusted Chicken
One of the stereotypes of poor student life is eating nothing but instant ramen noodles. I’n not gonna lie I love ramen but I couldn’t live off of it endlessly. That being said I also don’t always want to put a whole bunch of effort into cooking. Enter risotto. Risotto sounds like a fancy dish but is actually very easy to make. This simple mushroom risotto is the perfect recipe to get you started.
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9 Best iPad Accessories For Students in 2022
I don’t believe that the iPad is something you must have to succeed in university. However, if you do use an iPad then these are my favourite iPad accessories for students. This post contains links to products, as an Amazon Associate, I may earn from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you. 1. iPad Case People that just carry around their iPad in their bag or only use a sleeve actually stress me out 😅. I honestly would be so worried about scratching my iPad or worse dropping it and breaking it if I didn’t have a case on it. I’ve had a few different cases but this is…
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GoodNotes vs Notability – which is better for university?
This post is a comparison of GoodNotes vs Notability, and which is the better note taking app for university students. There are lots of options out there for note taking apps for the iPad but GoodNotes and Notability are often considered the best. Both are great for handwriting notes, annotating documents, and more. However, each have their own pros and cons. This post contains links to products, as an Amazon Associate, I may earn from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you. Writing Options Both Notability and GoodNotes have a pen and highlighter option. In both apps the pen size is easily adjustable. In Notability you select the size…
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DIY Mini Backpack Tutorial
I’ve been wanting a mini backpack for awhile. They look cute but also are more practical than a little purse, and perfect for day trips. If you’re like me and trying to stick to a budget then a DIY mini backpack is the way to go! I was inspired to make this by WithWendy’s YouTube tutorial which was awesome, you can see her video here. If you find videos helpful to figure out how to sew I definitely suggest having a look! I did make a number of changes to what she did in her tutorial including adding a few extra pockets and some changes to the pattern dimensions. This…
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The 9 Best Things To Do in Edinburgh
A trip to Scotland is not complete without a stop in the capital so I’ve put together the best things to do in Edinburgh! Best of all most of these are either free to do or cost very little. #1. Hike Arthurs Seat Arthurs Seat is an ancient extinct volcano on the edge of the city of Edinburgh. The name is thought to come from the legends of King Arthur with the site being proposed as the location of his castle in Camelot. It is a pretty easy hike up the hill and once you get to the top there is a beautiful view overlooking the city. #2. The Royal…
