Real or fake Christmas tree?
Every year, we ask ourselves in our house, “should we have a real or fake Christmas tree?” and we have gone down both roads with fake and also real trees. I personally prefer a real tree, but during Covid lockdowns and chaos we bought a fake tree online to use because it felt like an […]
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Stranded – a mostly true story from Iceland
If you know us at all you know that I have a fascination with volcanos and a non expert knowlege of them so being asked to review Stranded, a tale based on the volcanic island of Surtsey, was not something I was going to say no to. *This blog post may contain affliliate links, which […]
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Epsom Salts and selfcare
I love bath salts, particularly if they are scented with essential oils and we use Epsom Salts as a base for bath salts for many reasons. *This post may contain affiliate links, that if you click on, and make a purchase, will earn me a small amount of revenue. These are marked with * for […]
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Keep Your Home Safe During the Christmas Festivities
With Christmas just around the corner, as you decorate, cook, and celebrate, here are some essential tips to keep your home safe during the Christmas festivities. *This post may contain affiliate links, which if you click through to, and make a purchase, will earn me a small amount of revenue. They are clearly marked with […]
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Home Made Crispy Tofu
This recipe for crispy tofu is simple and easy to make. I love tofu. It’s a very healthy vegetarian protein option, that if made properly, can be delicious, and healthy. It’s a tasty accompaniment to meals or can be served as a main course to substitute a meat protein. It’s a great snack, and I […]
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Pet Parenting 101: A Guide to Navigating the Responsibilities of Pet Ownership
Pet ownership is a fulfilling endeavor, yet it comes with many duties. Much like being a caregiver to a child, becoming a pet parent entails a commitment to providing love, care, and attention to your four-legged or feathered family members. Whether you have a dog, cat, reptile, bird or any other type of pet, understanding […]
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Them Feltwell Boys – David Bailey
I often find it hard to post a book review, without posting spoilers, but hopefully this review of Them Feltwell Boys, by David Bailey will be enough to persuade you to grab a copy of the book but not ruin the story for you. This post may contain affiliate links which are marked with * […]
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Pumpkin pasta bake
I love pumpkin as an incredibly versatile vegetable and this pumpkin pasta bake is really comforting but also a great way to use up pumpkin flesh at Halloween. You can also use butternut or squash if you can’t get hold of or don’t like pumpkin. This recipe works really well and the addition of carrots […]
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Fireworks and pets – tips for keeping them calm and safe.
There are times of the year when fireworks happen. New Year’s Eve, sometimes around Christmas, Bonfire Night and around or on the 5th November, Diwali and also Eid can be times when people enjoy either fireworks in their gardens or attend firework displays as they celebrate. This post may contain affiliate links. These are marked […]
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Managing a UTI at home
A UTI or urinary tract infection, is unpleasant, can make you feel very unwell and if not treated properly, can result in other serious medical complications. They are something I have dealt with for a long time, since my first experience of one during my first pregnancy. They can be very common and some people […]
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