5 Must Haves For Those With Sensitive Skin

November 8, 2022 in Beauty, Health
close up of hand and shoulder skin

Your skin is the largest organ on your body and your defence against the myriad contaminants and toxins of the modern world. In an age of chemicals, however, where so many of the things we come into contact with on a daily basis are of synthetic origin, it can give just about anyone the hives. For those with particularly sensitive skin like me, however, getting through the daily rigours of modern life can become an itchy and irritated nightmare. The…

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What You Need to Know Before Buying a Campervan

November 7, 2022 in Lifestyle
green vw campervan

Have you started to think about your next holiday? Are you anxious to itch that travel bug and get out and explore? Perhaps you’ve been thinking a road trip would be the perfect style of holiday for you. It’s a laid-back style of trip that works well for a variety of people. It also gives you the chance to create your own itinerary, making stops where and when you want rather than being tied down by a pre-set itinerary in…

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How To Improve Your Company Website

November 6, 2022 in Tech

Having your business or company ‘go online’ is a fundamental step in running a business in 2021. There are few businesses that do not have an online presence, even if the business doesn’t typically lend itself to being online. Having a website for your business is its new shop window so you want to get it right, here are some simple but effective ways you can improve your company website. Make it user friendly Your website does not have to…

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Review: Dinner at the newly renovated Lion Hotel, Farningham

November 3, 2022 in Food & Drink, Reviews

The Lion Hotel has been a much-loved pub and restaurant in Farningham, the village where I live, for a long time. I have many fond memories of celebrating birthdays, mother’s/father’s days and exam results at The Lion when it was a Harvester and more recently a Vintage Inn. The Lion has been a popular spot in the village since the 16th Century when it was the entertainment centre of the village. Even in the 18th Century the then named Black…

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7 Alternative Forms Of Accommodation

November 1, 2022 in Travel
alternative accommodation: camping

You don’t have to stay in a hotel when travelling. Choosing a different form of accommodation could add some extra novelty to your trip. Here are 7 alternative forms of accommodation that could be worth trying if you want a change from hotels. Go camping Going camping isn’t for everyone – unless you’re glamping, it generally isn’t very luxurious. It is however very cheap, plus you can pitch up a tent practically anywhere (within reason). For many people, camping also…

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My 3 favourite garden flowers

October 22, 2022 in Lifestyle
Peony Flower

I love this time of year when my garden changes from the dingy space it has been through the winter months to a delight for the senses with beautiful and fragrant flowers. There are lots of flowering plants in my garden but there are a few that I particularly enjoy year after year. Today I thought I would share my 3 favourite garden flowers with you. Buddleia I have always loved the flowers of the Buddleia or ‘butterfly bush’, which can be a…

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Recipe: Square-Shaped Moroccan Pancakes (Msemen)

October 21, 2022 in Food & Drink, Travel
Square-Shaped Moroccan Pancakes (Msemen)

It might sound silly but one of the best things about my trip to Morocco last Summer was the breakfast served by the Riads that we stayed at. Although there were some differences from place to place the majority of the breakfasts were made up of various local breads and jams served with mint tea. I particularly enjoyed the square pancakes or Msemen which are a rich traditional, pancake-like bread common to the Maghreb area (specifically Morocco, Algeria and Tunisia). 

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Review: Lush Aromaco Solid Deodorant

October 20, 2022 in Beauty, Eco friendly
Lush Aromaco Solid Deodorant

Recently I have been trying to cut down on plastics in my house and I have started by taking a look at my cosmetics and body products including cleansers, moisturisers and deodorants. Having discovered that I really liked the solid cleansers and facial oils from Lush I decided I wanted to replace my regular spray deodorants for one of their more natural, plastic-free options. After a chat with one of the ladies in the Lush shop I decided to try…

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Keeping cool with Nescafé Azera Nitro

October 20, 2022 in Food & Drink
Nescafé-Azera-Nitro-Americano

We are true coffee aficionados in my family. My parents, my sister and I all have a fancy bean to cup coffee machine in our kitchens poised to produce a top-notch quality shot for hot or cold drinks at the press of a button. We even joke that anyone who wants to use our machines has to have undergone Burrista training (our family name is Burr). Although a bean to cup machine is great for producing a good coffee it’s not…

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