We have shared our love of Ora the round kitchen towel that is seriously multi purpose, and can be used for all sorts of things and not just cleaning up mess. We use it for a lot of different things and there is always a stack of it in our kitchen. We recently had fun […]
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Christmas gifts can be a bit of a tricky one, finding the perfect item for each person, shopping, wrapping, keeping secrets. It’s all fun but can be a bit stressful. To be honest, this year I have had NO IDEA what to buy the Husband. He’s pretty much got everything he wants or needs, he […]
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I love a good mystery, and find nothing more satisfying than curling up with a good one, and usually not putting it down until I have finished it. If you like a good murder mystery, filled with suspense, that will keep you on your toes then this a book I think you need to get […]
READ MORETomorrow, I get on a plane. I’m heading to Greece, I’m flying alone, leaving my family behind, but it’s not for a holiday or some glamorous adventure. Tempting though it is, the idea of a week relaxing in a warm country, catching up on much needed sleep and time to myself. This trip has required […]
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I am a busy working mum, with a lot of things to juggle and organise, so making sure things actually do get done, on time and properly is important to me. When I need something like gardening services, or to arrange for a deep clean of the house, finding someone reliable and reputable, can be […]
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This week is Post and Pre Natal Depression and Anxiety awareness week. You can read more about PANDAS here When someone you love or know is struggling with post natal or pre natal depression or anxiety, it can be hard to understand what is going on inside their head, and why they are struggling. It […]
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So, I’m, ahem, now at the other side of 40 (only just though, and still accepting that) and I’m becoming more aware that I need to look after certain bits of me, that need that little bit more input, as I age… I’ve started to take my skincare regimen more seriously and to make more […]
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When I say let’s get pickled, I don’t mean that in the way you think. I recently did some cooking with Sarsons and enjoyed learning some new kitchen skills. What I am talking about is pickles, proper pickles. Tasty, slightly spicy & tangy, and moreish. I want to learn to make my own. There’s nothing […]
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Most afternoons in the week, I take half an hour or so of time out. It’s “me time” but not the kind of me time you would be expecting. I am not in the gym, I am not in a nice cafe drinking coffee and reading a book, or meeting friends, or getting a manicure. […]
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I have to admit that I was one of those people that didn’t think much about collagen, other than my basic nursing knowledge that it’s a protein in the human body and is the substance that holds the whole body together. I also thought it was the stuff that came in posh face creams that […]
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