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.

Marie Ellis

Mummy, I’m Home! One in Five Move Back Home Due to Cost-of-Living Crisis

Marie Ellis·15th February 2023

Mummy, I’m Home! One in Five Brits Forced to Move Back into Their Family Home Due to Cost-of-Living Crisis Capital One UK commissions new research into the financial impact of children returning home and what this means for families during...

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Love is in the air at Wembley Park’s free Valentine’s Concert

Marie Ellis·11th February 2023

Love is in the (open) air at Wembley Park’s free Valentine’s Day Candlelight Concert ‘Romance & Doughnuts.‘ Musicians from the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra to lead an hour-long concert on 14th February. With an additional performance by the alt-pop duo and real-life...

3 mins read

Bamboo Socks Review

Bamboo socks – your feet will thank you

Marie Ellis·9th February 2023

Bamboo socks – your feet will thank you Your feet are so important. I have always had some compulsion to keep my feet hydrated and moisturised. It might have been from when I worked in bars/hospitality, working long shifts and...

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Blog

The Cost Of Living Impact On Personal Health & Hygiene

Self-care is knowing when to rest.

To love oneself is the beginning of a life-long romance.

Money

The Cost Of Living Impact On Personal Health & Hygiene

Is Property Investing Your Ticket To Achieving Financial Freedom?

Boomerangs and Barnacles: 5 million adult children living at Home.

On a Budget

Self-Care Tips When Budgeting

Eco-Friendly Swaps To Contribute Towards Sustainability

The cost of loving: £2bn spent on Valentine’s Day this year

London

Wembley Park provides an iconic backdrop to watch the King’s Coronation.

Coronation Weekend Plans and Guide

TESCO opens its doors to its first-ever pub to celebrate the Coronation.

Entertainment

Coronation Weekend Plans and Guide

The Visionary Arts Awards 2023

Boy George & Culture Club: One World, One Love, One Day Event

Lifestyle

How do you cope with Anxiety? Mental Health Awareness Week.

Coronation travel update: Major road disruption in London.

Self-Care Tips When Budgeting

Interviews

Interview with businessman and actor Luke Dejahang

Interview with Malenka: New Single Pain Makes You Present

Interview with Louise Havell: Shooting with Lives

How do you cope with Anxiety? Mental Health Awareness Week.

Money Saving Tips from Gemma Bird aka Money Mum

Gaslighting, triangulation & cheating – all signs of Narcissistic Abuse

Marie Ellis

Mummy, I’m Home! One in Five Move Back Home Due to Cost-of-Living Crisis

Love is in the air at Wembley Park’s free Valentine’s Concert

Bamboo socks – your feet will thank you