5 Things to do in Hampshire

January 1, 2023 in Things to do, Travel

I love to explore the UK, which is lucky because right now travelling abroad is out of the question! There are some fantastic places to visit all around the country. I live in Kent, which is known as the Garden of England, but today I am going to tell you about a neighbouring county; Hampshire. These top five places to visit in Hampshire make for a great family outing or even a date, which is perfect if you are signed…

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Lunch at The Mount Vineyard Shoreham

December 29, 2022 in Food & Drink
vegan platter The Mount Vineyard Shoreham

You might remember that I recently visited The Mount Vineyard in Shoreham to participate in the annual Food Fest. Whilst we were there we chance to take a quick peek at the menu at The Mount Vineyard Restaurant and decided we would have to come back to give it a try! The Mount Vineyard produces award-winning still and sparkling wines which you can try at the restaurant alongside sharing platters and stone baked pizzas cooked in their very own pizza oven. The…

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Apple Picking at Castle Farm Shoreham

December 28, 2022 in Food & Drink
Apple Picking at Castle Farm Shoreham

Last year was the first time that we had explored the idea of picking apples at Castle Farm which is just down the road from us in Shoreham. We loved it, so this year we decided to go again and stock up on deliciously fresh, local apples perfect for cooking or just eating on their own. Apple Picking at Castle Farm opened on Saturday 1st September and is open every Friday, Saturday & Sunday (weather permitting), from 10am – 5pm,…

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3 Quick Wins to Improve Your Home

December 26, 2022 in Home & Garden

As time passes you can often fall out of love with your home, meaning it will start to lack TLC which results in the décor often staying the same for many years when the effort of keeping on top of it becomes too much. So, if you’ve lived in the same property for some time now and are looking for some tips to improve the interior design without breaking the bank, we want to take care of that. Or, if…

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Does your house need a generator?

December 26, 2022 in Home & Garden, Tech
electric bulbs hanging from a tree branch

Whilst you may be surprised, electrical generators can commonly be found in homes all over the world. Whilst they’re a staple for the majority of businesses and organisations, why are they so popular for homes? Backup generators permit people to keep their lights on and their houses running during blackouts as well as providing the option for you to bring power with you wherever you go and wherever you may need it. This includes camping, tailgating, or other outdoor events…

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Day of the Dead by Don Simkovich & Lon Casler Bixby

December 25, 2022 in Crafts, Lifestyle
Day of the Dead by Don Simkovich & Lon Casler Bixby

If you were to look through the physical books in my home and have a browse through my Kindle library you would see that one genre wins in the popularity contest hands down; detective stories! That’s right, from Jeffery Deaver and Peter Robinson to Kathy Reichs and James Patterson there’s nothing I love more than to delve into a world of clues, conspiracy and crime. Today I am going to tell you about a new book I have had the chance…

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6 Reasons why you should Buy a Bigger Bed

December 19, 2022 in Lifestyle, Reviews
a large comfy double bed

For most of us, our life in beds progresses in a pretty standard way. We start out with a crib or Moses basket. We move up into a cot, then a single bed, and then eventually a double. Sometimes, there’s a toddler bed, or a cot bed thrown in. But, they follow the standard pattern of getting bigger as we do. We tend to stop at the double, because we stop getting bigger (height wise, at least). A double bed…

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The Orchard Theater Summer Youth Project 2018: the Wizard of Oz

December 18, 2022 in Lifestyle
The Orchard Theater Summer Youth Project 2018: the Wizard of Oz

Every year the Orchard Theatre in Dartford puts on a Summer Youth Production and this year Vlad and I were lucky enough to have been invited to attend the opening night of The Wizard of Oz which was last night! Open to all young people between 9 and 19 years old the Summer Youth Project offers opportunities for young performers to perform in a full-on production both on and behind the stage. This year an amazing 130 strong cast made up…

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3 ways to help honey bees

December 18, 2022 in Lifestyle
ways to help the honeybee

Living in the British countryside it is almost impossible not to bump into a bee in the garden or in the beautiful outdoors. However, in the UK bees are facing many threats including habitat loss, climate change, toxic pesticides and disease. These threats mean 1 in 10 of Europe’s wild bee species facing extinction. As the world’s most important pollinator of food crops, it is important that we help to support our local bee populations. Luckily there are a number of things…

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