Recently I’ve been finding it harder than usual to unwind each day. I blame this on the removal of all our Christmas decorations (our Christmas home is my happy place) as well as a very busy time of year at work. As I only get home from work at around 7pm, this doesn’t leave much … Continue reading How to Unwind After a Stressful Day
There's just 2 weeks until Christmas, so it really is time to be feeling those festive vibes. If a hectic work schedule and last minute shopping has left you feeling less than magical, here are 5 ways to get the feels without spending lots of money on Christmas activities. 1. Create a Cosy Space to … Continue reading How to Feel Festive in 5 Inexpensive Steps
I’m a massive Christmas fan and always looking for magical, festive things to do in December, so I was so excited to be able to preview Dunham Massey’s Christmas Trail. The National Trust property is based in Greater Manchester, and for the second year running they have created an after-dark illuminated experience through their deer … Continue reading Christmas at Dunham Massey
It’s never too early for Christmas food, and making this tasty Christmas Cobbler definitely got me in the festive spirit. Not only does it look good enough for a Christmas Day dessert, the added cinnamon means it’s full of festive flavour too! It’s such a simple pudding to make, so there’s literally no downside to … Continue reading Apple & Blackberry Christmas Cobbler
November is such a great time to treat your skin. As the weather turns colder and especially as we start turning up our indoor heating, our skin could really use a bit of TLC. So last weekend I took a trip over to leafy Chorlton and the charming Buddha Beauty salon to enjoy a Winter … Continue reading Buddha Beauty Winter Facial
I’m a big fan of the theatre, but as ticket prices seem to be getting more and more expensive, and my time is also quite limited, I find that I can’t justify going as much as I’d like. So I’m very happy to have a collection of DVD stage musical live recordings. They are one … Continue reading 10 Amazing Live Stage Shows You Can Watch in your Own Home
This year I’ve been playing and discovering a lot of games, and have developed a particular love for quirky card-based games. They’re great because they’re (usually) portable, simple to play with quick-to-learn rules and therefore very low maintenance for group gatherings. There are so many fun options out there, not just your standard deck of cards, … Continue reading 3 Card Games You Didn’t Know You Needed in Your Life
One of my New Year’s resolutions in January was to take a career risk. I was fairly happy in my job of 5 years, but also dissatisfied for many reasons, not least the lack of progression opportunities open to me. I’d held myself back from making a big change for a while, because of the … Continue reading Why Taking a Career Risk Can Be a Good Thing
I’ve had the same heavy old hairdryer for about 10 years, and although it still works I decided at last that it was about time I upgraded. As a birthday treat to myself I invested in the GHD Air hairdryer, which was £89 from John Lewis. I’d heard great things about both this hairdryer and … Continue reading The GHD Air Hairdryer, Reviewed
Santorini was one of the Greek Island destinations on our Honeymoon Cruise and it was a stunning place. Looking back, my Santorini photos are some of the most beautiful from the whole trip. However, I have a serious problem with Santorini and will not be returning there. If you’re not already aware, Santorini (along with … Continue reading The Problem with Santorini
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