Unforeseen Situations That Can Panic Us

September 8, 2023 in Lifestyle

Life can be moving forward quite normally. You go to work, you get your children to school and back, you keep the house straight and tidy, and yet life can throw you a curveball when you least expect it. However, what can you do about it? While some of these situations are not expected, there are some common situations out there we can all find ourselves in at some point in our lives. I wanted to share with you common unforeseen…

Review: Summer Holiday at The Orchard Dartford

September 8, 2023 in Lifestyle, Reviews

The kids might be heading back to school but at The Orchard Theatre in Dartford, there’s still time to celebrate the holidays with a brand new stage musical Summer Holiday, based on the iconic 1960’s film of the same name, starring Cliff Richard and The Shadows.  My Mother (a big Cliff Richard fan) and I were lucky enough to have been invited to opening night of this musical show which tells the story of Don and his fellow London Transport…

Unexpected New Trends From the Past Decade

September 4, 2023 in Lifestyle

Over the past year, everyone has become used to a significant amount of change as the world battles COVID-19. The lifestyle changes that everyone is experiencing at the moment are entirely unprecedented, and it seems crazy to think that 18 months ago, no one had any idea what was to come. The arrival of the pandemic has introduced the world to many new phrases and lots of terminology. Before 2020, many people had probably never needed to utter the words…

How To Make Eco-Friendly Switches Around Your Home

September 2, 2023 in Eco friendly, Health, Home & Garden

With extreme weather events taking place all around the world, global warming and the effects of climate change are becoming more clear as each day passes. Though it’s fair to say a considerable amount of the pollution affecting the planet is coming from larger corporations rather than individual consumers, it is possible for you to make a beneficial difference in your lifestyle to be more environmentally friendly and reduce your carbon footprint at the same time. There are several simple…

5 Essentials For Home Craft Projects

August 30, 2023 in Lifestyle

With two lockdowns this year people have been looking for new hobbies and self-development opportunities to make the most of the time stuck at home. If you love crafting at home, you will know that there’s a lot more to arts and crafts that meets the eye. Whether it’s calligraphy, DIY furniture making, painting or something else, there are some pieces of equipment which apply to any and all craft projects. If you’re new to crafting, read on to find…

Your Guide to Walking in High Heels

August 30, 2023 in Lifestyle

Have you got a formal event coming up where you want to look your best and have decided that heels are the way to go? While this may not seem like a big deal, for those who aren’t used to walking in heels the idea of wearing them for hours at a time and managing to walk normally and gracefully can seem impossible. Rather than settle for flats that just won’t compliment your outfit in the same way, why not…

Christmas Lamb Tagine with Pomegranate Couscous

August 29, 2023 in Food & Drink

When you think of Christmas you probably think of turkey, ham or even beef but do you think of lamb? Although I am vegan my husband is a meat eater and lamb is one of his favourites. There are lots of traditional lamb recipes out there which involve mint and rosemary but have you considered something a bit different? On my recent trip to Morocco, I experienced lots of new flavours and cooking techniques which I think would be perfect…

Things to do on the Norfolk Broads Part 1

August 27, 2023 in Crafts, Travel

For as long as I can remember my family have been enjoying holidays in the Norfolk Broads, a network of mostly navigable rivers and lakes formed by the flooding of peat workings. We had a small break (of nearly 10 years!) but this year we packed our bags and set off to our favourite accommodation, a holiday cottage at Martham Boats, for a week of ultimate peace and serenity on the Broads. There are lots of fun things to entertain the…

Saving Money On Your Next European Adventure

August 24, 2023 in Travel

There is nothing better than going on holiday with your family. You get to spend quality time with them that you wouldn’t usually have on a day to day basis at home. Furthermore, you also get to create special memories for your children that they will be able to look back on for a lifetime.  There are tons of great holidays you can choose from, such as a family skiing holiday or an African safari trip. Nevertheless, going on holiday…

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