Who doesn’t love deliciously scented candles? Especially at this time of year I love snuggling up on the sofa and lighting some to create a cosy autumnal atmosphere while I relax and watch TV or work on a crochet project. I was given this adorable Cat Candle from Oliver Bonas by my sister as part of my birthday present. Founded in 1993, Oliver Bonas…
Nothing is worse than getting a bad night’s sleep. Tossing and turning whilst the hours seem to tick away. I am lucky in that most days I am able to get a solid eight hours without much interruption even in the summer when temperatures are sticky and uncomfortable. There are a few things you can do to help boost your chances…
When stress is left unchecked, it can affect our ability to perform the most simple activities, without feeling tense and anxious. Perhaps you’ve tried all the hot baths and self-care tips in the world, and you’re still not feeling too great? The world of plants offers many remedies which we can use to keep a lid on stress. These seven…
When it comes to renovating your place, you may think that it’s not going to be possible for you to do it if you’re working with a tight budget – or at least you may think that you won’t be able to do the exact things you need because it will just cost too much. However, the good news is,…
BBQs are a regular occurrence in my family during the summer months, even when the weather isn’t so great! With various dietary requirements and tastes to cover our BBQs tend to have a multitude of different options from vegan-friendly burgers and sausages (for me) to gammon steaks and chicken for the meat eaters. We love to try new things on the…
I’ve been trying to get more involved in local events recently so when I saw someone on Facebook post about the Shoreham Food Festival last weekend I decided to drop in and see what it is all about, having never visited before! The Shoreham Food Festival launched in 2016 and has been designed to showcase the best of what Kent has to…
Your home is the place that you should feel the most relaxed and at peace. It is where you go after a long day at work to unwind and reset. If you feel that your home environment isn’t relaxing enough, utilise these tips. Family discussions There might be tension in the home, which can cause an unsettling and non-peaceful feeling. …
As the weather starts looking a little warmer and we start spending a little more time outside, it’s natural we’d start thinking about making our outside spaces fit and ready for a summer of entertaining, barbecues and long, warm evenings. Then, of course, we’re faced with the reality of what the weather’s done to our gardens and we realise there’s…
When it comes to cars, most people try to be level-headed. We rely on our vehicles every day, whether we are nipping to the shop to buy a bottle of milk or heading to the workplace. Cars are an integral part of our life; which is probably why we believe we know them so well. But, in reality, things are…
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