Recipe: Rosehip Syrup

December 24, 2023 in Food & Drink

Remember when I said recently that we’d been harvesting lots of local ingredients and making them into delicious preserves? Well, today I am going to share with you a simple recipe for making a lovely Rosehip Syrup. Rosehips are berry-like fruits of the rose family found in gardens and on country lanes. They range in colour from orangey-red to deep purple and makes an aromatic syrup which tastes a little of tropical fruit. It’s packed with Vitamin C! Use this fabulous pink syrup as…

Review: Nyonya Recipe Shop Malaysian Snacks

December 18, 2023 in Food & Drink, Reviews

Although I have tried to eliminate sugar from my diet I do allow myself the odd treat from time to time, so when I was offered the chance to try out some Malaysian snacks from the Nyonya Recipe Shop I was super excited – even more so when I discovered the lady behind the company, Loretta, could make her treats vegan! Originally from Malaysia, Loretta has been living in the UK for more than 10 years and is a passionate…

Top Wedding Favor Ideas

December 18, 2023 in Crafts, Lifestyle

Wedding season will soon be upon us in the UK as the weather brightens up. Weddings come in all shapes and sizes these days from a simple small gathering and an elegant registry office to a Church ceremony and more and more people are choosing to combine the Wedding and Honeymoon at a beautiful destination. There are lots of things to consider when you are organising a Wedding from the clothing to the transport, to flowers and the cake but…

Weald of Kent Country Craft Show 2019

December 18, 2023 in Things to do

There’s nothing I enjoy more at a weekend than spending time crafting, or exploring crafty events to get some inspiration flowing, so when I was invited back to this year’s Weald of Kent County Craft show I said yes right away! I really enjoyed my first ever visit to the Weald of Kent County Craft show last year and came away with some gorgeous handcrafted items to enjoy, This year’s show boasts more than 150 stands alongside activities to experience…

This year for Mother’s Day

December 18, 2023 in Lifestyle, Reviews

I celebrate Mother’s Day twice a year, one for my Mother in Law who focuses on the 8th of March, International Women’s Day as per her tradition and again on the day recognised as Mother’s Day in the UK which happens to be today! It’s easy to get stuck in a rut when it comes to gifts for these such occasions, we’re all told to buy chocolates and flowers or maybe a gift set or perfume from well-known brands. I…

My 3 favourite summer party shoe trends

December 16, 2023 in Fashion

Summer is a great time to break out of old footwear traditions and find something new and delightful to wear on your feet for the warmer weather. There are always lots of trendy shoes on the market and this year is no different with delicate, dainty heels covered in pretty embellishments in one hand and stompy cowboy boots in the other. Give your wardrobe an instant refresh with the help of these stylish party shoes that are sure to take over…

Smart Solutions for Dealing with Acne

December 14, 2023 in Beauty, Health

Acne is a tough problem to deal with as a teenager, and it can feel even more embarrassing as an adult. You feel like you’re too old for acne, and you’re not sure how to get rid of it or how to prevent breakouts. Acne can be caused by several things, including hormone changes. The treatments and solutions that you can use include topical treatments to soothe your skin, as well as things that you can do to treat your…

Review: The Cricut Maker smart cutting machine

December 10, 2023 in Crafts, Reviews

I have always been crafty and creative. As a child, I loved art classes and during the holidays my sister and I would often do crafty things or go to some creative classes. Mum was forever buying us paper for quilling, powders for embossing, pens and such like! Now I am older my love for crafts is slowing taking over my house! I have boxes full of wool stacked up for my crochet projects, a sewing machine and fabric covering…

4 Home Maintenance Jobs You Shouldn’t Put Off

December 5, 2023 in Home & Garden

Doing work on your house is expensive and that’s why most people put it off. But if you think that you’re saving money by neglecting home maintenance, you’re wrong. Most of the expensive repairs that you end up doing on your house could have been avoided if you caught them early and did a cheap fix there and then, rather than waiting until the problem gets way worse and you have to pay out for major repairs. If you want…

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