Easy ways to save on Taxi

Here I am sharing some easy ways to save on Taxi Rides in London , Many of these companies operate in all big metros in Europe.

 

	Kapten
Credits	£20 (Get £4 off for 5 rides)
Code	SHRGUP6
	Redeem SHRGUP6
Where?	London

	Bolt
Credits	£7
Code	JNDUH
	Redeem JNDUH
Where?	London

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	ViaVan
Credits	£20
Code	shruti6p6
	Redeem voucher shruti6p6 within app
Where?	London

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	Uber
Savings	£3 – £10 (depending on region, first ride)
	v7ut9ue
	Redeem voucher
Where?	In most UK cities including Belfast, Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leeds, Leicester, London, Manchester, Merseyside, Newcastle, Nottingham, Sheffield and many more

 

	Mytaxi/FREE NOW
Savings	£10 – £15
Code	shruti.gup
	Redeem voucher
Where?	London, Manchester, Liverpool, Leeds

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	Gett
Savings	£15 – £20 (get £3 off each of your next five rides)
Code	GTJRJCB
	Redeem voucher GTJRJCB
Where?	London, Manchester, Liverpool, Birmingham, Glasgow, Edinburgh

 

Power of Colors

Have you ever thought about how different colours affect your life? Blue makes you feel calm, you feel anxious in yellow room, feeling depressed when there is lack of sunlight. All this have scientific reasons, this is known as Color Psychology.

Different colors have different effects, hence they are also used in color therapy for treating different conditions. Color affects people in many ways, depending on age, gender, ethnic background and climate. It is important to know effects of colors before choosing colors for your walls, clothes etc. Colors can affect you in different ways – some may be actual or some ,may be just visual like , have you heard that people look slim in black color?

Different colors have different effects and psychologies associated with them.

 

• Red: represents danger, warning, or error, but also warmth, love, passion, and intense emotion. It can even stimulate appetite. It increases the energy levels and is a good mood up-lifter.

Red draws people together and stimulates conversation, so a good color for Living Room. Wearing red color clothes gives you a feel good factor.

• Pink:  represents love and romance, as well as femininity. Pink is considered to have a calming effect. It calms people, but if it is overused it can lead to irritation and inspire feelings of weakness, especially in men.

People who wear pink more often are seen to be easily approachable and more loving.

• Yellow: is bright, attention-getting color is seen as a sunny, happy color.All shades of yellows and golds will cheer you up and help make you feel happier. But studies have also shown, that prolonged exposure to it can make people lose their tempers.

It is an excellent choice for kitchens, dining rooms and bathrooms, where it is energising and uplifting.

• Blue: has a calming effect. The color is also often associated with sadness. Studies suggest that it can increase productivity and creativity, and may actually lower body temperature and pulse rate. It has been proven that different shades of blue can improve concentration, stimulate thinking and provide mental clarity.

This is a good color for study and work, as it offers relaxation and stimulation at the same time.

• Orange: being a combination of yellow and red, orange is also a warm, stimulating and attention-getting color. It brings a high degree of positivism, always rejuvenating us in the most difficult moments.

It is a very social color, making people open up and enhance their communication, so it is great if is used as a decorative color for parties, as it gets people talking and inspires a good mood.

• Brown: darker shades of red, yellow and orange are warm, but less stimulating. It symbolises strength and security. It can also create feelings of loneliness, sadness, and isolation.

In large quantities, it can seem vast, stark, and empty, like an enormous desert devoid of life.

• Green:   is a lively color, and it symbolises renewal and growth, this color is generally a physically soothing color that may simultaneously produce an emotional lift. Green is the color most associated with nature, and sometimes signifies good luck or money.

In crystal therapy, gems with a green color, like jade or malachite, are used to even out the energies around the emotional centre of a being.

• Purple: associated with royalty, wealth, and luxury, as well as spirituality and wisdom. It can have calming effects over the mind and nerves, it can be uplifting and can trigger creativity. So, from these points of view, you can have purple in any room of your house. It is the color of imagination and spirituality.

Wearing purple shows others that you want to be noticed. If it is your desire to feel special and unique then purple is the right color choice.

• White: represents purity, innocence, and goodness. The color has the property of bringing calmness, comfort, and hope. It acts like a real medicine that soothes your hurt sole, and it will give your life a sense of order and meaning, helping to de-cluttering from all the negative aspects. It will offer an inner cleansing, for your thoughts and soul, being the ultimate source of pure energy.

In homes white makes a room seem brighter and more spacious. Wearing white gives you a fresh feeling and is good for new beginnings.

• Black: Black suggests power, elegance and style, but also intimidation, aloofness and limited emotion. It is a color often linked with the idea of evil. Black is related to mystery and concealment.

If talking about clothes you look slim in Black color, Black looks stylish and elegant.

 

 

9 Tips to save your Hard Earned Money

When it comes to spending our Hard Earned money we all need Best Value for our Money. So I would like to share few tips which I generally follow to get max out of my money.

• Cashback Websites

Check top leading cashback websites , if they are offering any cashback on the websites you want to make a purchase. There are scenarios if you want to buy something from Debenhams which is £1 cheaper than Amazon , but Topcashback or Quidco are offering £3 cashback on Amazon so , its wiser to buy stuff from Amazon as you still save 2 pounds. So its always good to do some research and check cashback sites before making any decisions.Try to get some cashback on every purchase you make. Normally you can save up to £50 a year from cashback sites.

Some of the best cashback sites are TopCashBack , Quidco and Swagbucks.

• Deals Websites

It is always preferable to check on Latest deals websites , if any offers are running on stuff you want to buy. I keep on checking these websites randomly and have saved many times specially in Travelling and Grocery Section. You can always find cheapest deals floating on these websites .

Some of best Deal websites are HotUkDeals, LatestDeals,Groupon,MoneySavingExpert.

• Voucher Codes

Always try to check for Promotional Codes , also known as Voucher Codes. There are several dedicated sites which have Voucher Codes for all the leading shops in the city. You can save nearly 25% on average with the help of these codes. Its easiest way of saving money in my opinion.

Some of best Voucher Sites are VoucherCodes, VoucherBox,Groupon.

• Price Comparison Websites

You should always do a price match on sites to find out where you can find your stuff cheapest. You can find many price comparison tools on Google. The ones I use are MySupermarket and PriceSpy .

• Free Stuff Trial Websites

There are many websites which give their poducts for free when it is newly launched in market for trials, Few such websites are – CheckoutSmart,Shopmium, Clicksnap( IOS –Android )etc. You can also save from Subscribe & Save, Set up regularly scheduled deliveries on lower price and save.

• Price match/ Price Guarantee

If you have access to only one store but others are selling it for cheap , you can ask your store to do a price match. All leading stores in UK do a price match and you can get your stuff at the cheapest rate in market.

• Referral Codes

Many websites pay for referring your friends to them. Sites like Booking.com , AirBnB etc pay both Referee and Referred person, depending on the ongoing promotion. So if you are making a new account , its always good to use a referral. As it saves you few bucks.You can use above links to get referral in case you already do not have one.

• Sales

If you need not buy stuff urgently , wait for sales. You can save up yo 50% on the same stuff in sales. Stores like NEXT , have really good sales especially on Boxing Day. BodyShop has sale almost every month. Amazon Fashion always have sales running , and you can get very good stuff on cheap prices.

• Gift card

Try to grab gift cards wherever possible, Sometimes you get Gift cards at 80% rates. Many websites like Swagbucks pay you gift cards for playing , watching videos etc. Groupon also provides cheap gift cards time to time.

Moving to London

We normally need tips , when we move to some new city. So here I have tried to sum up few key  points for people relocating to London , hope that will help u guys in settling in your new city.

Renting New Home

If you are Single then the  best is to share-house with people you know .Try to get home near to your workplace as transport is really costly in London. Make sure your flat is close to a tube station , Bus take too much of time. Ladies should ensure the area is well-lit and close to the main road if possible. Do not pay Brokerage or Deposit without seeing the flat , it’s not always the same what it looks in pictures.

If you are a Couple, you should try to rent  a place midway for both.If you are moving as a Family , Schools are an important factor to keep in mind. Locrating is a website where you can get information related to schools. Make sure you can good supermarkets in your area.

You can use sites like Zoopla, Rightmove to rent a place.

Buying Household Stuff 

For Routine stuff you should try Pound shops first like Poundland, Poundworld , Sam99 etc. You can get good deals on LIDL, TESCO, ASDA etc.  Sometimes you can find very good deals available at Amazon Home and Garden.

There are several deal sites like  HOTUKDEALS, LATESTDEALS,VOUCHERCODES.  etc, where you can find cheapest rates for stuff you need to buy , Make sure if you need to buy something costly to check these websites first.

Grocery Shopping

Supermarkets in UK do not like to throw food , so perishable items are reduced significantly in the evening ,Its worth going for a round in nearby supermarkets(TESCO , ASDA etc) if you are going to consume stuff tonight.

Before buying any stuff compare the prices on mySupermarket , you can save up to 30% on Grocery Shopping. Try to search vouchers or deals on deal sites like  HOTUKDEALS, LATESTDEALS,VOUCHERCODES.

Amazon Pantry is also an option , if you need groceries delivered to your home. You can get a 30 days free trial as well.

You can try some stuff for free by websites/Apps like CheckoutSmart,Shopmium, Clicksnap( IOS  –Android )etc.

Eat Outs

Try using Tastecard where you can find a lot of 2 for 1 or 50% off options. Check Deals websites for any offers going on.

Travel

Get an oyster card , Travelcards are useful only if you have to travel more than 6 days a week. You should have apps like CityMapper and TFL , to have an up to date schedule of trains.

You can take advantage of 2FOR1 Passes , if you are travelling by train. Check eligible attractions here.

Getting NI Number

Apply for a NI number as soon as you can .To get an NI number you will need to contact the National Insurance Number Application line on 0345 600 0643 (open Monday – Friday 8.00am – 6.00pm) (If you have hearing or speech difficulties, call the text phone on 0345 600 0644). Get more details here.

Opening Bank Account

One of the first things necessary to do when moving to London will be to open a UK bank account. Having a UK bank account is essential for many things like receiving your salary, for setting up automatic payments for items such as a mobile phone (cell) and your monthly utilities. Managing cash is really difficult.

There are many banks to choose from like

1.    Nationwide
2.    Santander
3.    Metro
4.     Halifax
5.     HSBC
   

   Mobile Phone Connections

There are many service providers to choose from , all provide almost same rates , You can check for the best rate at the moment on the deal sites like HOTUKDEALS, LATESTDEALS,VOUCHERCODES.

Online Shopping

You can use websites like Amazon (Amazon Prime gives you free next day deliver , You can try it free for 30 days) ,ARGOS,CURRYS,JOHN LEWISJOHN LEWIS etc. All these websites do a price match , if you find it cheap on any store ,get it on same price from every store. Go through cashback websites like TOPCASHBACK and QUIDCO to earn some extra cashback.

Student Discounts 

If you are a student , you can get plenty of discounts. You need to get a NUS card which has very nominal fee but it will give you plenty of discounts example – 6 months of Amazon Prime Free. You check websites like StudentBeans etc.

Registering at NHS

To avail medical facilities you need to be registered with a GP , More details can be found here.

Registering for Vote

You only need to register once – you don’t need to register separately for every election. You can register here .

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