The Tea Tag

I saw this tag over on Leona's blog, and because I love tea so very much I decided to take part! What was the first kind of tea you ever had? It was regular old English breakfast tea, and that's still the main tea I think of when I have cups of tea. What is … Continue reading The Tea Tag

7 Ways to Defeat the January Blues

Yes, I’m feeling them too! After a week and a half of long lie-ins, relaxing days, eating naughty treats without the guilt and having loads of time to see friends and family; the end of Christmas has hit me pretty hard. I love it when the Christmas build up starts in November, but I really … Continue reading 7 Ways to Defeat the January Blues

Tasty Flu-Busting Smoothie

After being ill over Christmas I am determined to stay cold- and flu- free for the rest of the winter. I've also over-indulged for the whole of December, so today marks the start of a healthy January, and the first thing I did was blend up a delicious tropical smoothie using my Nutri Ninja and ingredients … Continue reading Tasty Flu-Busting Smoothie

Merry Christmas and Happy 2015!

You may have noticed my lack of posts since Christmas Eve, and that's because I've been ill for about two weeks all over Christmas and I'm only just recovering now! And although it's never nice to feel under the weather at the most wonderful time of year, I have to say I've enjoyed a completely relaxing holiday … Continue reading Merry Christmas and Happy 2015!

Christmas Picnic Afternoon Tea at The Garden Kitchen

The Garden Kitchen at Holden Clough Nursery may be a little out the way, but its picnic table afternoon tea spreads have made it a very popular little tearoom. So when they started advertising the Christmas version of the afternoon tea for December we booked in right away! As you can see the novelty presentation … Continue reading Christmas Picnic Afternoon Tea at The Garden Kitchen

Tag: The Things That Make Christmas

I saw this “things that make Christmas” tag on Sian Marie’s Beauty Blog, where the idea is to pick out 5 things that makes Christmas special to you. So here are five festive “things” that make my Christmas special each year: Christmas games! Like pass the parcel, the classic "sticker on the head" game (also … Continue reading Tag: The Things That Make Christmas

The Book Blogger Tag

I read this book blogger tag on Oh! Leona, and kept it on my “to do” list for a rainy day. So here it is, inspired by my love of reading… Which book most recently did you not finish? It very rarely happens that I abandon a book I’ve started to read. Actually the only … Continue reading The Book Blogger Tag

The Best Secret Santa Generator?

I always like to get into the Christmas spirit fully, and often take part in multiple Secret Santa draws each year! I am now a real advocate of online Secret Santa Generators rather than gambling on the old-fashioned (and much riskier!) technique of pulling names out of a hat, so I thought I’d compare and … Continue reading The Best Secret Santa Generator?

Santa, Please Stop Here

If you’re looking for some last-minute gift ideas for someone who likes Disney, beauty products, Harry Potter and general pretty or quirky things, look no further. Here is my gift guide for someone who is basically just like me (and if you’re Santa – here is my Christmas list ha!) Pink cable dressing gown from … Continue reading Santa, Please Stop Here

Christmas Money-Saving Inspiration

Watching the pennies at Christmas doesn’t have to mean being a Scrooge! Sometimes it’s just nice to enjoy all the festivities without worrying about the cost of everything, so I’ve put together a few tips for how I’ve saved some money over Christmas whilst still enjoying every minute! Christmas decorations Aside from picking things up … Continue reading Christmas Money-Saving Inspiration