Marie Ellis
People say write about what you know. So I did. I founded Broke Girl in the City - a smart girl's guide to leading a fabulous lifestyle on a budget! A career spanning entertainment, bars & nightclubs (and frequenting them), film, music and TV, there isn't much I don't know about how to have fun in the city when completely broke.
World Kindness Day is celebrated nationwide annually, 13th November.
It is a day to celebrate and promote kindness in all its forms. World Kindness Day falls on the same day and unites people in kindness globally.
One of my favourite quotes is "Be Kind, because you don't know what someone else is going through."
I try to do random acts of kindness...
100 years ago today, at the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month, the First World War, finally ended. Millions of people from all over the world sacrificed their lives in what became described as The Great War.
World leaders will all come together in Paris to commemorate International Armistice Day, lead by French President Emmanuel Macron.
In London,...
Scandinavia the Best Place for a Good Work-life Balance – While UK Loses out to Ireland, Germany, Spain
New research from TotallyMoney finds that Denmark and Sweden top the list – with the UK coming in at an unlucky 13th position.
Have you ever felt like you don’t get any free time in your working day? Do the hours feel too...
London Shuffle launch their ‘Winter in S’moreditch' Terrace with fire pits and home toasted campfire treats.
London Shuffle have helped establish shuffleboarding as the most exciting way to while away an afternoon or evening in the capital. Now, they innovate once more by introducing you to the delicious delights of campfire treat S’mores as they open their brand new, fully-covered winter terrace on...
Ariana Grande just released her latest single, Thank You, Next.Â
Ariana didn't throw shade at her exes but exactly the opposite. She thanked them all.
“Thought I’d end up with Sean / But he wasn’t a match / Wrote some songs about Ricky / Now I listen and laugh / Even almost got married / And for Pete, I’m so thankful / Wish I...
I ♥ Sundays
For anyone who lives and works in the city, it's important to take some time out to rest and recuperate. I have been working on a series of events recently, which has left me exhausted! So I have had to make sure that this weekend I have some time out to rest up.
If you follow Broke Girl in...
A Winter Chalet pop up has opened at FEST Camden Roof Gardens
I love all of the seasonal pop ups in London and am always on the look out for new and exciting things to do in the city.
Fest Camden have converted their Roof Gardens and 200 year old stables into a warming wonderland by the name of Fest Winter...
Rita Ora and Cara Delevingne launch Coty's beauty cyberbullying campaignÂ
Global beauty company Coty recently announced a new initiative led by its cosmetics brand Rimmel designed to combat the growing issue of beauty cyberbullying affecting millions of people, predominately young girls, around the world. Beauty cyberbullying is when someone is bullied about their appearance through negative or abusive comments on their social...
I have to put my hands up to admit that I am not the best cook in the world. I have a few signature dishes that I am can cook...I love a Sunday Roast. I can also cook a great casserole and anything which included spicy chicken.
When on a budget, pasta dishes are one of the easiest and cheapest...
Autumn is my favourite time of year
I love the Autumn. Don't get me wrong. I love the summer in the city. So many opportunities to be outdoors with friends. The winter for the clothes and Xmas parties. Spring as we are released from the winter cold and we start to plan the forthcoming year. Autumn will always be my...
