I am putting a lot of time and effort into growing my projects lately and I have realised that I could do with a few upgrades to help me with productivity and quality going forward. Granted these items aren't needed straight away, some could take a year or so to get as they are expensive and I can cope without them for the time being however, if I am really wanting to improve quality over time upgrades are going to become essential so I need to get saving up. 

When it comes to the upgrades some are going to be small bits that are unsung heroes whilst other items are a lot more expensive that are going to hopefully upgrade quality and productivity over time so here are the items I am hoping to pick up in the near future...

iPad Pro

On the go I don't always want to be lugging my Macbook around and I feel like an iPad Pro would be a great addition to my rotation. Not only could I use this on the go but it could also be used for in front of camera content especially when it comes to football content such as wrap ups. It would also be great for gaming content as a bit of a second screen but it is definitely something to save for as it is expensive.

Dji Pocket

I am getting the newer version of this one as the price isn't that much different. This has been on my wish list for a while now and the plan of action is to finally own this by the end of the year. This will be beneficial for all my sites and can add something to the content for them all especially the football content. Again this is on the expensive side of things however, it is going to finally be purchased.

Vlog Camera

To upgrade the content all round I am after a good quality vlog camera where video quality will be so much better than my current camera can offer. I am going to set myself a budget for this and hopefully I can find something good for the price I am allowing myself. My goal by the end of the year is to be much more confident in front of the camera and film try ons etc so this would be ideal for when that happens.

External hard drive

If I am starting taking things seriously especially when it comes to gaming and football content I am going to need somewhere to keep back ups of content and old items so a good external hard drive is going to be essential. I am going to shop around to find the best one of these but it will definitely be being purchased sooner rather than later.

Card reader

This is the cheapest item on the list and will be being purchased ASAP as it is going to make life so much easier. Rather than putting images on my PC then transferring them to my phone I will be able to upload direct to my phone with ease with a card reader. I had one for my old phone and it was a life saver so the time has come to upgrade and get one for this phone.

New keyboard & mouse

This is a bit of a random one but I really want to pick up a new keyboard & mouse as my current ones are gaming ones and I can't cope with how loud the keys are. The Razer items I have are great for gaming but this set up is now a dual set up which is going to be used for writing blog posts so if I want to spend a while sat typing up posts I need something where I can type without the noise driving me insane.

Backpack for game days

If I am going to start going back reporting on games I am going to need to get a bag where I can fit everything in I need to take to games without things getting damaged. I have a few different bags in mind for this and one will be a big expense so I am using it as a reward if I hit a specific goal but let's see how that one goes.

Spare room makeover

Now this may seem like a strange one however, this room is going to be where I film all my content going forward so I want to make it the perfect area for this. The plan is to brighten the room up with a lick of paint and change the layout and furniture in here. Hopefully this is done by the end of the year but it is going to be a bit costly so maybe it will be done in stages.

I am really looking forward to picking up all these items on this list as they will all shape the direction things are heading in just in different ways. For now though it is time to stop shopping & buying random items and lock in on saving for this list. 

See you soon

Lucy

 

It is that time of the month again, pay day is here at long last and honestly it has come at the perfect time. With this months pay I am planning on picking up items to help me through the next few months clothing and footwear wise. I am also planning on using some money this month to help me with my spare room change around as I attempt to make that the perfect space for being a dressing room and a content creation space. This month is mainly about saving and planning for the future so I am going to try stick to what is on here and nothing else unless it is really needed. Here is what has made the cut...

Card Reader

As I am planning on creating more content with my camera this is going to be an essential going forward. I am looking at getting the official Apple one so it is a bit expensive however, there is no more delaying this purchase it will be purchased this month.

Wired Earphones

I am falling into the hype here a bit but I am also sick of my other earphones dropping out and dying on me so I am planning on going old school. The Apple wired earphones will come in super handy for long car journeys and even dog walks I am planning on going on more often plus they aren't as expensive as I thought.

Money in camera savings

I am still saving for that camera and I am determined to put more money into here this month and not take it out to pay for something else. I really need to knuckle down on this one as a new camera will be super helpful for me going forward. Hopefully I will have enough to get the perfect camera before the end of summer.

Money in goal shop savings

I want to put a small amount into my goal shop savings this month as I really want to start building the amount I have in here. Granted I am not going to be at my goal weight for a long time, maybe 2027 if I really knuckle down however, by starting to put money in here now I will have a very good amount to head out shopping with when I do hit the goal.

Glasses storage case

The amount of glasses and sunglasses I have now is a bit ridiculous and there is nowhere for me to store them properly which is leading to scratches. I have had my eye on one of these glasses cases from Amazon for a while now so I think as I reorganize the spare room this could be a purchase this month. Just somewhere for the glasses to live and no get damaged.

Sun Cream

A bit of a random one but I am hoping to get a good quality sun cream as the weather gets better. For years I have applied sun cream over and over but still get burnt, that isn't happening this time around though and I am going to do some research for what is best for me.

After Sun

To go with the sun cream the plan is to get a good quality after sun for just in case I do catch the sun. I have had a nightmare with after sun in the past, some have dried my skin out, others I have reacted to so again the plan is to do some research and get what is right for me.

M&S Straight Leg Jeans

I am in the need of some lighter coloured straight leg jeans now that the weather is getting better as the only pairs I have at the moment are black or dark grey. These jeans are perfect for the price point and fit me just right unlike other jeans I have tried on lately. I will be trying to stick to 1 pair for now as I am hoping by July they won't be fitting me anymore however, a pair is going to be a necessary purchase.

M&S Jacket

I am absolutely in love with this jacket but when I recently tried it on it just didn't fit me right however, after thinking about it I am losing weight and it is going to look spot on so the purchase would definitely be worth it. This would be the ideal layering piece for late spring, summer and even into autumn so I would definitely get my monies worth out of it.

Plain T-Shirts

I have fallen in love with these plain t-shirts from M&S for £15 so I think the plan this month is to add another one or two into my rotation. These are great quality and fit really well so I may as well stock up on a few to get me through the next few months as they will work well with a lot of outfits I have in mind and it is about time I stopped neglecting the basics.

M&S Hampton Cap

On a recent shopping trip I spotted this cap and ever since I have been thinking about it so I think this is going to be purchased this month. At £16 it is a bit more expensive than a usual cap I would buy but I am sick of buying cheap and having to replace them. I am already thinking of how I can style this so let's see if it is purchased or not.

Sandals

I am not wearing my trainers every day in late spring and summer as I know some outfits will benefit from sandals. I have got my eye on these H&M ones lately as they popped up on my Instagram feed and are reasonably priced. If I try these on and like them they will certainly be being purchased.

So there you have it those are the items I am hoping to pick up this month. I am determined to save more than I spend this month as I lock in and get on top of things at long last. Lets see what I end up getting...

See you soon,

Lucy