Category: Tried & Tested
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On-the-go snacking made easy, with these reusable snack boxes
You know when you stumble upon something so practical yet so cute that you just have to buy it? I came across these little snack boxes, they’re compact, lightweight and just the right size for snacking at work, on the go or packing in the kids’ lunch bags. I’ve linked them in this post.
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My daily makeup routine – a soft makeup look using only drugstore products
Since I shared my vanity table with you all, I thought I’d also show you my daily makeup routine – the quick, effortless look I wear most days. The best part? Every single product I use is affordable, and I’ve included all the links.
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The Collective Canary Wharf ~ Review
I didn’t manage to convince my husband to have a huge party for his 40th birthday; being the low-key, very laid back person that he is, he opted for something a lot more simple and intimate. Thankfully I had already booked a stay at The Collective, this modern adult-only co-living space which consists of several…
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Christmas gift wrapping inspiration | A simple and sustainable approach
Christmas is approaching and I’m trying something different this year. I wanted to wrap the gifts with a more rustic, sustainable type of wrapping paper so I opted for this roll of eco-friendly brown ‘scrap’ paper. I thought it would work with my simple, low-key theme I have going on this year for Christmas.
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The Grand Brighton Hotel | A review
The fact that my stay at The Grand in Brighton lasted just 24 hours and I still experienced first class service says a lot about the level of customer service and attention detail this place has to offer.
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AD – Turning bath time into a playful adventure with Matey!
I remember that day like it was yesterday. My daughter Maelys looked at me with big bright eyes and a huge smile. She held the beautiful black doll I had just bought for her, touched her curls and beamed. It was such a precious moment, and one that repeated itself over and over again, as…
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AD | Coping with the demands of home learning – in partnership with Joy Learning
A few days after the very first lockdown was announced at the beginning of this pandemic, I looked at my husband and said “Academically speaking, this year is pretty much void, right?” He just sighed. We both had a feeling that we’d just have to erase this year from our children’s academic journey and start…
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AD│ A caring gift for little hands – Childs Farm Hand care tin
If there’s one thing this year has taught me, it’s that we can never be “too hygienic”. Growing up, good hand hygiene was something my mother used to insist on all the time, and I’m glad she raised us that way. Today I find myself using a similar approach when it comes to my own…
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Romantic getaway – Hilton Bournemouth review
I consider myself lucky (and blessed!) that the getaway I’ve been planning with my husband for the past few weeks did take place just before Lockdown 2. I would have cried real tears if we had been forced to cancel it. I have been to different Hilton hotels around Europe, including here in London. From…
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Wedding anniversary dinner at Oblix, The Shard ~ Review
On 7th July, my husband Rom and I celebrated our 9th wedding anniversary. Looking back at where we’ve been and where we are now, I can only
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