This January I have been giving a new cleanser a whirl. Not because I’m unhappy with my go-to favourites from Tropic Skincare and Lush, but just for a change and because I love the brand Ole Henriksen and have always enjoyed their products in the past. Empower foaming milk cleanser is created with arctic cloudberry … Continue reading Ole Henriksen Empower Foaming Cleanser
Is there a better way to say “I love you” than with chocolate? Well, chocolate is certainly something I love, so maybe not! Anyway, in acknowledgment of Valentine’s Day coming up I am saying “I love you” to you, my lovely readers, by giving you the chance to win this pretty impressive box of chocolates. … Continue reading Win This Gorgeous Hotel Chocolat Valentines Chocolate Selection
If you haven’t noticed, it’s very, very cold right now, and a comforting drink of hot chocolate is just the thing to warm up after a wintry weekend walk or on cold dark evenings when you get in from work. The only problem is that hot chocolate is a bit naughty! It's usually something that I … Continue reading Choc Shot Liquid Chocolate
I had no idea what to expect when I booked a last minute ticket to see The Little Match Girl at The Lowry, but it turned out that a snowy Saturday was the perfect day to watch it. This short one hour show created by Arthur Pita is based on the Hans Christian Andersen story … Continue reading Theatre Review: The Little Match Girl
January is traditionally the time to start thinking about health, but for me “New Year, new you” isn’t only about dieting and exercise - it is also the perfect time to promote the idea of general wellbeing. If you’re like me then you never really allow yourself any dedicated time to switch off and truly … Continue reading New Year Wellbeing: Reflexology
It was a long time coming, but I've finally paid a visit to Manchester's quirkiest concept cafe - Ziferblat! The idea behind Ziferblat is that you only pay for the time you spend there (6 pence per minute to be precise), and once you "check in" you can help yourself to unlimited hot and cold drinks, toast, … Continue reading Ziferblat – Pay For Your Time, Not Your Brew
Anyone else seen the new Star Wars film? I saw it during Christmas and I just blummin' loved it! Actually I love all things Star Wars, so when I saw this infographic it really made me giggle. Not only can you teach yourself how to speak like Yoda (who wouldn't want that?!), you can also learn … Continue reading #YODIFY Your Language
It seems like a long time ago when I enjoyed this amazing festive afternoon tea served on picnic benches at The Garden Kitchen in Lancashire. In fact it was less than two weeks ago, but since then the whole of Christmas has been and almost gone and we are already in 2016! I actually almost … Continue reading Snapshots of a Christmas Afternoon Picnic
“Christmas in the Snow” is one of a few Karen Swan books which have promising festive titles. Unfortunately “Christmas at Claridges” did not live up to my expectations as it was mainly a summertime book and not remotely Christmassy! This one, on the other hand, was everything I dreamed and more - the whole of … Continue reading Festive reads: Christmas in the Snow
More and more I am finding that food items make the perfect Christmas gifts. Whether it's individual items, like this gorgeously packaged classic Italian Panettone from Italiaregina.it, or bespoke food hampers that you've filled with various treats perfectly selected with your recipient in mind, at least you know that food gifts will always get used - I … Continue reading Foodie Christmas Gifts: Panettone
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