My life isn't cool enough for most apps. I'm never wandering through a new city, waiting to be bombarded with special offers. I don't need to meet hot singles in my area. And I can't remember the last time I went to a secret last-minute gig. But I do like eating cheap food! London seems flooded with Instant Grocery apps right now. A dozen different start-ups which will get you a pint of milk within half-an-hour. The other day, Getir sent me a push notification giving me £10 off a £15 spend. …
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Convenience subscriptions are huge business these days. A monthly delivery of X, to save you time, money, and effort! The problem is - subscription living rapidly becomes a chore. I cancelled a convenience subscription today - and I'd like to explain why. Smol offers dishwasher tablets and laundry pods by post. Their schtick is: Cheaper than the supermarket - and more environmentally friendly! Fire and forget! A subscription at a rhythm which works for you. Convenient! Fits through the…
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I can often be found wearing a T-Shirt with this logo on it: Share this logo with your friends But what does "Sharing Is Caring" mean? When I was growing up, my parents alway told me it was nice to share. If I had a toy - I should let my brother play with it too. If I had an ice-cream, it was nice to offer a lick to my friends. It's fun to share - and the more people you share with, the more fun you have. Last night, I went to Global Cool Swish organised by Vikki Chowney. This was a twist o…
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