In his latest column, Miles Picknell, manager of the Christians Against Poverty Debt Centre in Upminster, on how to save money on back to school supplies.
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Celebrating small wins
With retailers like B&Q having reported exceptional demand during the pandemic, it’s clear that many of us have caught the DIY bug while spending more time at home.
You may have noticed that rearranging a room, painting, or even putting up a shelf can help to boost self-confidence and mental wellbeing.
That’s because even small achievements are worth celebrating. This is definitely a lesson we can take from lockdown – and maybe some new DIY skills too.
Being thankful
Until the pandemic hit, many of us didn’t realise how much we’d been taking for granted, like seeing family, spending time with friends, and being free to go out, among other things.
In his latest column, Miles Picknell, manager of the Christians Against Poverty Debt Centre in Upminster, on taking care of your mental health and nature.
Are you a regular Amazon shopper? When you order through Amazon Smile, they’ll donate 0.5 per cent of the amount spent to a charity of your choosing.
It won’t cost you anything – other than what you’d be spending on your purchase anyway – and there are loads of eligible charities to choose from.
If you’re not convinced 0.5pc will go very far, bear in mind that the initiative has raised more than £5.7 million for UK charities as of November 2020.
Every little really does help. Head to smile.amazon.co.uk to find out more.
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