What I Spent Today | Friday 4th September 2015

It was my big brother's Birthday on Monday. I had planned to take him up in a Hot Air Balloon over Bristol as a surprise, but on the morning of his Birthday the weather was crappy so it got cancelled.

Luckily for us, there was a spot free for the Friday evening flight. It was awesome!! We got to see so much of the city and my bro had a great time. Love it when a plan comes together, eventually!

We flew with Bristol Balloons in case you're interested.

Rich (my bro) treated me to Fish and Chips after we landed, yum!

£1.20 Parking in Clifton Village
£3.30 Chai Latte and a Welsh Cake at Coffee#1
70p Parking at Ashton Court
£1.20 Organic Lemonade at Ashton Court

Today's Total: £6.40

What I Spent Today | Thursday 3rd September 2015

Today I got lost in the Beauty Aisle at TK Maxx!

£3.99 Good Things Manuka Honey Body Butter (RRP £5.99)
£3.99 Essie Apricot Cuticle Oil (£8.99 in Boots)
£3.99 Peter Coppola Full Round Curl Brush
£4.99 Yes To Cucumbers Body Wash (Usually £7.99)

I prefer to buy more "natural" products if I can, so the "Good Things" and "Yes to" brands are great affordable options. Both are free from Parabens, SLS and Mineral Oils.

I bought the Cuticle Oil as my hands (and cuticles) get really dry with the change of season. I don't get manicures often, so its up to me to keep those cuticles looking good!

Finally, I picked up the Peter Coppola Brush. I really want to learn to blow-dry my hair like a pro!! This looks like a good size to start with.

£4.55 Dairystix from Amazon (For Airbnb Guests)
£6.49 Compostable Caddy Bin Liners from Amazon

We provide tea and coffee on our top floor for our Airbnb guests - I've yet to figure out a way to provide fresh milk so that it won't go off (or I won't have to change it every few hours), so Dairystix it is for now.

And lastly, Caddy Liners. All our food waste is collected where we live in Bristol. I found the least messy way to do this is with these caddy liners.


Today's Total - £28

What I Spent Today | Wednesday 2nd September 2015

Today was the first-step on my journey to fully straight teeth!! I know my teeth aren't really bad but I have a couple that are slightly crooked, and I would also like them to be a bit whiter for the Big Day.

I had an appointment with an Orthodontist at my local surgery, and we discussed Invisalign. She quoted £3,500 which is just too much for what I feel my teeth need - I was hoping for slight adjustment, not complete overhaul!

I spoke to my future Sister-In-Law about it, as she had something similar done before her big day. I ended up going to see her lovely dentist Alison at Sleep Lane Smiles in Bristol. Alison recommended Clear Aligners that would cost a lot less. I have to see how many liners I will need before I get the full cost but it's likely to be less than £1000, so a LOT cheaper than Invisalign!

£300 - Consultation and Impressions (Dental Treatment)
£3.75 - Sushi from M&S for Lunch
£1.54 - Fruit from Tesco (For our Airbnb Guests)
£3.25 - Birthday Card for my Friend
90p - Paracetamol from local Pharmacy
£15 - Contribution to Friends' Birthday Present
£2.58 - Jute Twine from Amazon (For the Wedding)
£11.98 - Fairy Lights from Amazon (For the Wedding)

£339 - Total

What I Spent Today | Tuesday 1st September 2015

Today was a #feelinspendy kind of day....although there were some great bargains that I stumbled across just begging to come home with me - so they did!!

Here's the deets:

£31.20 - Rodial Dragon's Blood Hyaluronic Mask (Usually £39)

Marks & Spencer have a 20% off Beauty Event on at the moment. They have a great selection of mid-range and luxury brands in their Beauty Hall, including my favourites Ren, Rodial and Dr. Hauschka. Check it out if you haven't already!

£2 - Tesco Double Faced Cotton Wool Pads.

Nothing too exciting here. I'm really enjoying using my Garnier Micellar Water at the moment to remove my eye make-up before cleansing and these come in handy for that!

£31.17 - Office Cecilia Toe-Cap Ballerina Pumps (Usually £56)

I spotted these lovely ballerina pumps on the sale rack at the Office concession in House of Fraser. They were marked down to £44.80 (20% off), I also had a £5 voucher on my Recognition Points card, and a gift card with £8.63 from a previous exchange. Total bargain! They are still full price on the Office website.

They are perfect for smart/casual at the weekends. Love 'em!

£10 - Contribution to Leaving Gift for Work Colleague
£3 - Parking at Cabot Circus
£3.60 - Drink at The Grain Barge

Today's Total: £80.97