Unfortunately, it’s likely that many university fresher’s fairs will be cancelled in 2020 due to the current pandemic. The good news is that Paperclip have created a Digital Welcome Pack (a “Virtual Freshers’ Fair”) for 30,000 UK students and have kindly sponsored this blog post to help spread the word and to make sure that... Continue Reading →
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UK supermarket price comparison tool
It’s been a little while since my last blog post due to a lack of motivation, but this is something I couldn’t keep to myself and had to share with you. Especially during uncertain times and with many people needing to budget more seriously, I hope this helps. Latest Deals have created a new supermarket... Continue Reading →
Streetspotr: the app that pays you
I’m sharing my experience of using the Streetspotr app and how I made £5 per task without having to go out of my way! “Streetspotr is a retail intelligence company that delivers real-time understanding of products and promotions in-store. Streetspotr enables brands and retailers to improve their shoppers’ experience, boosting in-store sales and profitability.” This... Continue Reading →
How to get free Ben & Jerry’s ice cream
Winter isn’t really the right time of year to be talking about free Ben and Jerry’s ice cream, but if you fancy a cold sweet treat during a winter's night, then you’ve come to the right place! Claim your free Ben & Jerry’s ice cream by using Shopmium – a supermarket cashback app for certain... Continue Reading →
What is Second Hand September?
Every week, 11 million items of clothing end up in landfill. We live in a very wasteful and throwaway culture and Second Hand September is trying to help tackle this. I'm a huge advocate of buying second hand whenever possible. Not only is it a great way to save money but you also help save... Continue Reading →
11 affordable, reusable and eco-friendly alternatives on Amazon
This is a list of eleven products which are affordable, reusable and eco-friendly alternatives to non-recyclable plastic or single use products. Let’s save money whilst saving the planet! If you follow Student Skint on Instagram, you may have noticed that I’m trying to become more environmentally friendly and conscious of sustainability, specifically when it comes... Continue Reading →
Buy & sell at your university with Paperclip marketplaces
This blog post is kindly sponsored by Paperclip, a website and app that allows you to buy and sell things locally. I tried out their university marketplace and share my thoughts with you... Paperclip asked me to share my thoughts on their university marketplaces (I tested Brunel Union marketplace) which allows students to buy and... Continue Reading →
Mental health and money
In this blog post, I discuss the relationship between money and mental health which can be unhealthy for both yourself and your wallet. Everyone has a different story when it comes to their financial situation and also their mental health. For many, these two factors might never become linked, whilst for some people they correlate... Continue Reading →
How to sell photos online and make money
Learn how to sell photos online and make money in a flash, quite literally. This blog post is kindly sponsored by Panasonic and I’m excited to share their LUMIX Waterproof Camera DC-FT7 with you. Having a great camera means your photos are more likely to turn out well and the better shots are (especially underwater... Continue Reading →
Unusual experience days for two – under £50
This guide is jam-packed with UNIQUE and unusual experience days for two people, all £50 including discount codes to make it even cheaper for you! You could even do these experiences with your friends for the perfect ‘Galentines’ or ‘Palentines’ dates! These aren’t necessarily things you must do on Valentine's day or give as a... Continue Reading →
How to invest money (£445,000 by age 55)
This is a guest post by fellow blogger Jennifer Kempson from www.mamafurfur.com, teaching you how to invest money from the age of 18! If the most successful people in the world invest, there might just be something in it, right? Jennifer, a 30-something Scottish Working Mum recently released her first book "The Master Money Blueprint:... Continue Reading →
Financial New Year’s Resolutions 2019
A list of financial New Year’s resolutions that you can choose or adapt to suit your financial situation and lifestyle. Whether you need to make money, save money or improve your budgets in 2019, I’m here to help you put those goals into action! I’ve also written my own top 3 financial New Year’s resolutions... Continue Reading →
How to get free stuff without surveys (UK)
I’m going to share with you my 6 favourite ways to consistently get free stuff without surveys (UK) and a summarised list of the freebies I’ve received in 2018. If you follow me on Instagram (@studentskint), you’ll see on my stories that I regularly pick up freebies, sometimes everyday but at least every week -... Continue Reading →
Christmas or roast dinner on a budget under £5!
This roast dinner on a budget includes a 75cl bottle of Chardonnay, 4 mini cans of Coca-Cola and 4 cans of Sprite too… I recently posted this meal on Instagram and ran a poll asking if you’d like me to create a full blog post about it. Most of you said ‘Yesss please!’ so here... Continue Reading →
Is it okay to regift presents?
It’s a question we all wonder…is it bad to regift presents bad? You’re bound to receive a few Christmas presents that you don’t love, so is it okay to regift them or should you keep them and let them gather dust? I’m guilty of regifting. To be completely honest, I think a lot of people... Continue Reading →