With all the stress and uncertainty we are experiencing in the world at the moment, there is no better gift to give a loved one than the gift of self care. It's the perfect way to remind those you care about to take the time to slow down and take care of themselves, their minds … Continue reading 9 Thoughtful Wellness & Self Care Gift Ideas
I'm a big fan of escape rooms having played quite a few in the past. (If you fancy one based in Manchester I can recommend Breakout and have written reviews of their Sabotage and Vacancy rooms). The Unlock! boxed games are essentially at-home escape rooms in a box, so in theory they're right up my … Continue reading Unlock! Mystery Adventures | Board Game Review
January is the month for setting resolutions and starting the year as you mean to go on. But instead of setting myself New Years' resolutions for the full year, I prefer to take each month at a time and think about what I'd like to achieve in the upcoming month. When I was thinking about … Continue reading Why I’m Making Self Care My January Resolution
AD: PR/Gifted Trip. Greece is one of our favourite ever holiday destinations, and Crete has been on our list of places we wanted to see for quite some time. I have a thing about pretty old towns, and I really wanted to visit the medieval town of Rethymno along the north coast. With Jet2 offering … Continue reading Trip Report: A Long Weekend in Crete
We're probably all very well aware by now that we need to be using less plastic in our daily lives. It's harmful to the environment in so many ways, and a lot of it is still not even being recycled. We're now in Plastic Free July; a global movement which began in Australia in 2011 … Continue reading 10 Simple Ways to Reduce Your Plastic Use
Weymouth continues to be one of our favourite holiday destinations in the UK, and after our most recent visit I have been inspired to put together a little list of great things to do in the town. For most of these things you don't even need to leave Weymouth itself - that's how great it … Continue reading 11 Great Things to Do in Weymouth
Wondering what to buy for a gin fan that isn't just gin? Well how about a Make Your Own Gin kit for a more interesting gin-related gift? I received the "Do Your Gin" kit for a Christmas present and as I have recently been trying it out, I wanted to share my thoughts. The Do … Continue reading Review: “Do Your Gin” Gin Making Kit
Have you noticed it's easier to spend money on someone else than for yourself? I don't mean on necessities like food or clothes. I'm talking about those lovely items you see in gift shops or on Instagram that seem an unnecessary extravagance for yourself, but a great gift idea for a friend or family member. … Continue reading How to Embrace the Act of Self Gifting
Sometimes the nicest gifts aren’t “things” at all. Whether it’s a class to inspire a new hobby or something that gets them out and about, “things to do” gifts show that you really know a person, and it’s always nice to buy something you know they will definitely use! So if you are looking for … Continue reading 10 Gift Ideas That Aren’t “Things”
Stuck for Christmas gift ideas this year? Usually I'm a big fan of gifts that aren't things such as restaurant vouchers, theatre tickets and cookery classes (you may have seen me post about this in the past). But things are a little different this year, and perhaps a more tangible gift would be better appreciated … Continue reading Christmas Gift Ideas: Festive Hamper
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