It’s less than a week to Christmas. Are you panicking yet? Odd enough, even though I haven’t fully finished all my shopping and preparations yet, I am feeling quite calm. I have got to the point where I think panicking is probably a bit pointless, and it will all come together in the end, and […]
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My Christmas wish
Christmas is rapidly approaching, and we all know it’s the most wonderful time of the year, as people get together with friends, family and loved ones, to celebrate, enjoy good food (and this year I am not cooking Christmas dinner, and I am VERY much looking forward to that, although I will of course be […]
READ MOREProper Little Pies
Do you like pie? If like me you are fan of pies and love to try new things, then you may want to get your hands on some of these Proper Little Pies, from the makers of Square Pies. These are fab little bundles of pastry and yummy filling that you can pop in to […]
READ MORESwim like a superhero with Zoggs and the new DC Superhero Collection
We are swimming fans in our house. I have always loved swimming, and the tween swims regularly both for her school team and also as part of a local swim club. My boy took a lot longer to learn to swim, because of his sensory issues, but now loves it as much as we do, […]
READ MOREChoosing a diamond for that perfect Christmas Gift
If you are looking for a really special gift this Christmas, or to treat yourself, and are finding it challenging to come up with something then I may have a solution for you. I recently decided to re design a ring that was given to me, a few years ago. It’s a ring I don’t […]
READ MOREMake someone smile with Freddie’s Flowers…
I don’t know about you, but I love fresh flowers and nothing makes me happier than when the husband or children decide they want to buy me some. Fresh flowers are so beautiful and really can liven up a room, or cheer someone up. Sending flowers can be the perfect way to say “I love […]
READ MORE#CheckYourBits – Testicular Cancer Awareness with Heck and Movember
Yes, I am talking testicles on the blog today. Don’t click away. If you are a woman who has any man in her life, be it a boyfriend, partner, husband, father, brother, male friends, then you need to read on. If you are one of my male readers, then you also need to stay and […]
READ MOREHelping my teenager not to make skincare mistakes
I have learned a lot about skincare mistakes and what does and doesn’t work for my skin. I am trying to help my own daughter make those same mistakes. When I write about my teenager who will be fourteen in a few short weeks, I feel old. Mostly, because I am sure she was only […]
READ MORESkincare kindness from MBbotanicals…
Since I turned 40 (which I am still in a large element of denial about) I have become much more conscious of my skin care, and looking after my skin. I have reached the point where I am sort of willing to admit that time is not as much on my side as it used […]
READ MOREOvernight recharging with Benenox…
If you read my blog, you will know that sleep has been somewhat lacking, round here for a LONG time, and we have had a long journey to where we are today, and right now, we are all getting some sleep, and good sleep. However, lack of sleep and being a busy working mum, managing […]
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