HMV falls into administration
One of the high street's most-loved music stores has gone into administration again. The hmv brand, made famous by the iconic image of the ‘dog and trumpe... Read More...
Marie Ellis
5 ways to enjoy Boxing Day
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Christmas Day 2018 #Blogmas
Wishing you all a Merry Christmas I will be spending Christmas Day with my mother and grandmother. I don't have kids, but I will be spending the day wit... Read More...
Why a #FoodBankAdvent can help this Christmas
Many of us who live in the city are only a couple of pay cheques away from being completely broke which is a scary thought in deed. A major study by... Read More...
Pay it forward this Christmas
In the film Pay it Forward, a young boy Trevor is given an assignment at school. Think of something to change the world and put it into action. He comes up... Read More...
5 Tips to enjoy Christmas on a budget
I have been looking to sell some of my things over Christmas and New Year. As part of a declutter session, I wanted to sell the clothes I love but don't we... Read More...
5 tips on how to avoid Christmas debt
Christmas is an incredibly stressful time when you are broke. The demands of silly season are quite high; from parties to presents. You never seem to have e... Read More...
10 reasons why it’s great being single at Christmas
It's fantastic to be single at Christmas. You can do what you want. When you want. You can spend time with your friends. Go out partying or stay late at wor... Read More...
Stacey wins Strictly!
I should say something quite poignant, shouldn't I? You know how highly I think of you. I think you are the biggest gem. Stacey Dooley together with danc... Read More...
Baileys Treat Bar is back!
Winter's most indulgent pop-up, The Baileys Treat Bar, is back this year. In the depths of Seven Dials, Covent Garden is the Baileys Treat Bar. I always a... Read More...
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.