3 Ways to help the elderly be more mobile

August 9, 2023 in Lifestyle

Independence makes a huge difference to someone who is older or living with a disability, by giving them the opportunity to be able to do things around the house or when out and about. There are a number of ways to help the elderly maintain their independence whilst also ensuring their safety. Today I am going to tell you about 3 ways to help the elderly be more mobile. Walking Frames When you think of mobility aids you probably picture a…

Top Gifts For Your Loved One This Christmas

August 3, 2023 in Lifestyle

Dare we say the C-word yet? Christmas is fast approaching and you will soon have to start thinking about what presents you are wanting to buy for your other half, family members and kids. Christmas can be an expensive time of the year especially if you have a lot of people to buy for. If you use your budget wisely then you should know how much you have to spend on everyone.  Here are some ideas to treat that special…

5 easy ways to make your home more eco-friendly

July 31, 2023 in Home & Garden

My family has always been interested in making our home eco-friendly and more efficient. In fact, for as long as I can remember my parents have had solar panels on their roof both for making electricity and for producing hot water. We do our best to recycle as much as possible and use energy efficient products when we can. It is surprising that you don’t have to spend a lot of money or take on a big property refurbishment to…

Review: Birch Hideaway Hutch from Pets At Home

July 30, 2023 in Reviews

Recently I found myself seeking a new home for my 4 ferrets whom unfortunately had been escaping from their previous enclosure – much to my chagrin. I had a few requirements on my list: it must be fit into my garden in a suitable location, it must be large enough to provide adequate space for the 4 ferrets, be easy to clean out with minimal maintenance required and ideally be attractive to look at! So I found myself visiting Pets…

How To Enjoy A Cruise Holiday Without Splashing Out

July 30, 2023 in Travel

Eager to go on a cruise holiday, but not sure your budget will stretch to it? Fortunately, there are many ways to cut the costs of cruises that can make it an affordable holiday option for anyone. Here are just a few tips for saving money when at sea. Go all inclusive All inclusive deals are a great way to save money. These often include free drinks and free food, reducing the amount of spending money required whilst on your…

10 Cultural date ideas in Fife

July 29, 2023 in Dating, Travel

Let’s face it, the last 18 months or so have been pretty miserable for dating. Between not being allowed out to socialise to social distancing it has been hard to meet people and go on adventures. Luckily from this week things should be getting back to a bit more normal and we’ll be free to date and explore! I met my boyfriend on a dating app in 2020 during the first lockdown and we had to wait 3 months before…

Is A Pandemic A Good Time To Renovate?

July 21, 2023 in Home & Garden

It’s fair to say that the difference between our plans at the beginning of 2020, and those that we currently have in place, is stark in most cases. If this was going to be the year that you made a big change, then it’s fair to say that although a change happened, it probably wasn’t the one you were counting on. Most of us can agree that the greater part of this year has been about survival – but with…

Recipe: Vegan Scones

July 18, 2023 in Food & Drink

Since I became vegan nearly 2 years ago I have been hesitant to do too much baking, being unsure about how to replace dairy and eggs which are used in most baking recipes. However, I recently purchased some delicious locally made jams and wanted to have something tasty to try alongside the jams and my mum suggested making scones. YUM. I did some research and found a great recipe from wallflower kitchen which turned out great, so today I wanted…

Review: Rock of Ages at The Orchard Theatre Dartford

July 17, 2023 in Lifestyle, Reviews

Last night I was lucky enough to have attended the opening night of Rock of Ages at The Orchard Theatre Dartford as part of the show’s UK and Ireland tour. The global smash hit show Rock of Ages will be at The Orchard from 20 – 24 November 2018 having had extensive runs in London’s West End, on Broadway and in Las Vegas, the show has also been made into a star-studded Hollywood movie. Rock of Ages is a hilarious musical comedy and love story jam-packed…

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