Review: Ecoffee Cup Reusable Coffee Cup

August 23, 2022 in Food & Drink, Reviews

Did you know that 2017 marked a somewhat dubious 30th anniversary: that of the modern single-use paper cup? Over those 30 years, a shocking 2 trillion single-use cups have sadly ended up in landfill. The UK throws away 2.5 billion paper cups every year. The average lifespan of a single-use cup is 13 minutes and less than 1% get recycled because of the plastic used in their construction. The good news is that society is becoming more and more aware of…

4 Alternative Solutions for Common Household Problems

August 22, 2022 in Home & Garden

Your house is your well-oiled machine. With busy schedules, falling into a strict cleaning routine for your home is essential. You have no choice. Between taking the children to school and going to work, routine is the only way to keep everything in order.  When you are caught up in the business of life, little household problems can be magnified easily. More often than not, the resolution can be found in your cupboard! Let’s look at some easy home remedies; …

5 Uncool Fashion Trends That Suddenly Got Cool

August 21, 2022 in Fashion

Trying to follow and predict the latest fashion trends is like attempting to walk home with your eyes closed. You have a rough idea of where you need to go, but you never quite make it. It’s hard to predict fashion because the unpredictable often happens. Sure, some trends do come about as predicted, but others seem to manifest from out of nowhere. Also, there’s the fashion merry-go-round where older trends come back into fashion at a later point.  Funnily,…

Adding A Touch Of Nature To Your Home

August 20, 2022 in Health, Home & Garden

With a large majority of the population now spending most of their time at home, it’s becoming increasingly common for many to feel somewhat out of touch with nature. Staring at the same four white walls can encourage you to feel trapped and contained, no matter how plush your pad may be, as humans desire a strong connection with the outside world – when these needs are not met, one can feel lethargic and uninspired to say the very least….

Extending Your Car’s Life: Timely Maintenance Tips

August 18, 2022 in Lifestyle

I love my car. It has been a reliable method of transport for going on 15 years! In fact, it’s the only car I have ever owned. I have been lucky that it has stood up well to the test of time and has only had a few minor issues which have been solved by our local garage but as it gets older I have to face the fact that one day I will need a replacement. It is a…

Quick Home Efficiency Upgrade That Could Save You A Small Fortune

August 3, 2022 in Home & Garden

The average person spends around 8 percent of their income on energy costs which, when you add it up over the course of a lifetime, is a considerable sum of money. Most of those resources go into supplying energy to the home, providing gas and electricity to keep it warm in the winter and cool in the summer.  But did you know that there are many small home upgrades that you can make to potentially save a small fortune over…

Medieval Weekend at Lullingstone Castle

August 3, 2022 in Crafts, Lifestyle

When you live in the countryside surrounded by history it’s relatively easy to come across events which focus on educating people on different time periods through fun activities and immersive experiences, one of which I recently attended! The Medieval Weekend at Lullingstone Castle runs every year at the end of May (this year it was 27th & 28th May. 11am – 5pm). The weekend sees the grounds of the Castle transformed into a medieval village thanks to the Woodvilles medieval re-enactment group whom actually bravely live…

Quick Budget Home Improvement Ideas

August 1, 2022 in Home & Garden

If you want to improve your home, then you’ll be pleased to know this is very easy to do. In fact, if you follow this guide then you will be able to add a ton of value to your property without much effort at all. Refresh your Rooms Did you know that it is very easy for you to give your washed-out walls a burst of colour by simply adding some new paint? The power of paint should never be…

Introducing The Sheldrick Wildlife Trust

July 29, 2022 in Travel

My sister and I had our very first Safari holiday this year which was just an extraordinary experience that I can’t wait to do again. We spent 7 days exploring Kenya’s amazing reserves and staying at some beautiful lodges on the Somak Cheetah Safari – you can read more about our experience on their website in my guest post. On our last day when we were relaxing in the Somak lounge ahead of our flight, I happened to pick up…

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