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Twickets
Don’t overpay for your event tickets… by Kelly Henderson (follow Kelly on Twitter: @kellythekiwi) It’s frustrating to see how much ticket touts try and charge you to go see you favourite artist, team or band perform. I recently tried to get tickets to the FA Cup final and was quoted nothing...
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Furnish your House for Free
Just moved? Get your furniture for free! By Kelly Henderson (follow Kelly on Twitter: @kellythekiwi) I have recently moved in to a new flat. Sure, we could move to a fully furnished flat but to make the place seem more like ‘home’ we decided that we would take it unfurnished. We were...
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Book Swapping Websites
Give your old books a new home By Kelly Henderson (follow Kelly on Twitter: @kellythekiwi) I’ve decided that it’s time for me to get back into reading. I have a Kindle which is great for my daily commute, but with the weather getting better you just can’t beat sitting in the...
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Car sharing in London
Get a travel buddy! by Kelly Henderson (follow Kelly on Twitter: @kellythekiwi) Car sharing sites (also known as carpooling or lift-sharing) connect drivers who have empty seats with people who are looking for a ride.  The concept is simple, cost effective and great for the environment. Here’s the basics: How does car sharing...
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Best UK Music Festivals for free - Glastonbury
How to attend your favourite music festivals for free! by Kelly Henderson (follow Kelly on Twitter: @kellythekiwi) If you’re hoping to go to more music festivals than pounds in your bank account, why not volunteer and see your favourite artists for free? Which festivals can I volunteer at? All of the...
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Sell Old CDs and DVDs Online for Cash
Throw away those guilty pleasures! by Kelly Henderson (follow Kelly on Twitter: @kellythekiwi) When we moved house I was told that it was time to declutter the DVD collection of all of my Rom-Coms and Chick Flicks. So tomorrow, sometime between 8am and 8pm, that is exactly what I will be...
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Free Studio Audience Tickets
Get tv studio audience tickets for free! by Kelly Henderson (follow Kelly on Twitter: @kellythekiwi) Love quiz shows, talent contests and reality TV? Read this to find out how to watch for free the filming of your favourite shows! I love competition TV so I have always wanted to go and...
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Tips from Canadians in London
The Canadians’ London We know how tired you are from hearing the same recommendations over and over when you are asking people what to do in London. With this new round of tips, we are capturing the views of BrokeinLondoners from different countries who had to spend some time living...
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Great UK money saving apps
Use your smart phone to save you money… by Kelly Henderson (follow Kelly on Twitter: @kellythekiwi) I have a folder on my phone called ‘DISCOUNTS’ and this is where I store all the apps that I have downloaded in the hope of saving money. Here are my picks for 4 free UK...
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Become a Host with EatWith
Consider yourself a whizz in the kitchen? by Kelly Henderson (follow Kelly on Twitter: @kellythekiwi) EatWith is an online platform that was originally established to connect tourists with locals. It gave them the chance to dine in people’s houses – a way of avoiding the tourist trap restaurants of major cities....
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