If you subscribe to Netflix UK and, like me, you’ve already watched all of the big blockbusters, classics and decent TV series that you wanted to see, then you probably know that feeling… That feeling when you’re cosying up for the night and think you’d like to watch a film, and you wonder what to … Continue reading Netflix Hidden Gems
The Testament of Gideon Mack by James Robertson came highly recommended by my dad, and I was really keen to read it because of its intriguing cover and blurb about a minister who doesn’t believe in God but then meets the devil. I found it quite slow moving so it has taken me a while … Continue reading Book Review: The Testament of Gideon Mack
I've had a lovely relaxing Sunday today. We started it off by having breakfast in bed, and whilst Craig caught up with the news I caught up with my blog reading. I never ever set aside a bit of quiet time just to read blog posts, and I was surprised at just how much I … Continue reading Happy Sunday!
January is a lean, lean month. Thanks to Christmas I have no spare money anyway, and then coupled with that is the fact that we got paid slightly early in December (you know, for Christmas), which means it will have been a whole 5 weeks between pay cheques! It's pretty tough going already and I'm only just … Continue reading Money Saving Inspiration: Lunches
This hand cream is the reason that the Balance Me brand ended being on my radar. I love hand cream in my life, especially at work (there is at least one tube on my desk at all times), and the Balance Me super moisturising hand cream has won loads of beauty awards, which sparked my … Continue reading Tried and Tested: Balance Me Super Moisturising Hand Cream
A few weeks ago I was working on a fashion photo shoot and took the opportunity of quizzing the makeup artist for his key makeup tips. I wanted to know what makeup I really, genuinely needed in my life. They really are quite simple tips for everyday beauty looks, so I thought I’d share them … Continue reading Makeup Tips From a Professional Makeup Artist
I’ve always been one for traditional ballets performed in the classical way in every respect. I’ve never much liked contemporary ballet and not even a contemporary adaptation of a classic ballet – for some reason it always seems to lose its magic. However this Christmas Day I recorded the BBC’s showing of Michael Bourne’s Sleeping … Continue reading Matthew Bourne’s Sleeping Beauty
There were plenty of things I enjoyed in 2013, but I think there were also a greater-than-usual number of sad/bad moments too, so I can't say I'm sorry that the unlucky '13 year is over. I was more than happy to welcome in the New Year, and I did so with my family by hosting … Continue reading Well Hello 2014…I’m Pleased To See You!
Peter Pan is one of my favourite children’s stories and it’s impossible to have a Christmas without watching at least one adaptation on the TV - it's so magical and festive!. This year it was even more exciting than usual though, as we went to see Peter Pan – The Never-ending Story at the Phones4U … Continue reading Peter Pan – The Never-Ending Story
I hope everyone had a lovely Christmas - relaxed, filled with family and friends, enjoying fabulous food and silly games - or whatever else Christmas means for you. I enjoyed two Christmas days with two Christmas turkey dinners - first with my boyfriend's family on Christmas Day and then with mine on Boxing Day. And I have … Continue reading My Christmas 2013
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