- November 2024: Stick on the fire, it’s time to get festive
I can barely believe it but I’ve kept up this monthly blog post thing up for almost an entire year – just one more to go before 2024 is DONE. I can’t say they’re all of excellent quality, but I can say that they exist. If you’d like to reflect on the year with me,… Read more: November 2024: Stick on the fire, it’s time to get festive - A mass X-odus: Leaving for new pastures and blue skies
This post may contain affiliate links and scenes of a sensitive nature. I MEAN IT. DON’T SAY YOU HAVEN’T BEEN WARNED. I joined Twitter in 2008, which is BLOODY AGES AGO. Back in those days, tweets were limited to a mere 140 characters (something that didn’t change until 2017), and everyone followed Stephen Fry and… Read more: A mass X-odus: Leaving for new pastures and blue skies - October 2024: A year older, and not really any wiserThis month’s update is a little bit later than usual, because I’ve been busy! But busy doing what, you ask? As well as exciting things like working for a living, this week I have mainly been being ill, which happily coincided with half term and a trip down to see my family too. Atchoo. The… Read more: October 2024: A year older, and not really any wiser
- Ten adulting tasks I, a 41 year old, struggle withI have now had a full 23 years of experience as an adult. I have spent more time as an adult than as a child or teenager and I think it’s time to admit that I am Not Very Good at it. Sure, I’ve kept two kids, a dog and a fair number of houseplants… Read more: Ten adulting tasks I, a 41 year old, struggle with
- September 2024: Farewell summer, we hardly knew ye*Contains affiliate links September just rushed in didn’t it, and it didn’t hold back on the shit weather. It feels like we’re already in the middle of winter; I have my Big Coat out and I’m not afraid to wear it. In fact, according to my Amazon Prime TV’s ‘Trending’ section, people are already watching… Read more: September 2024: Farewell summer, we hardly knew ye
- August 2024: New jobs, friends, and summer holidaysAugust was maybe one of my favourite months so far this year. ‘But why?’ I hear you ask. Well, have a read, you lazy sod. It’s all there. (You can read January’s here, February’s here, March’s here, April’s here, May’s here, June’s here and July’s here) I started a real job I officially became employed… Read more: August 2024: New jobs, friends, and summer holidays
- My super duper 2024 Father’s Day Gift GuideI received the products listed in this Father’s Day gift guide free for inclusion, but they were all chosen and approved by me because I have it on good authority that no one’s dad wants a fitness app as a… Read more: My super duper 2024 Father’s Day Gift Guide
- Origin Hybrid Pro Mattress review: Can it solve common sleep problems?Disclaimer: I was sent this Origin Hybrid Pro Mattress to review free of charge, but words and pictures are mine. See more information here. Use the code Fran20OFF1409 for a further £20 off. As a parent, sleep is something I took for… Read more: Origin Hybrid Pro Mattress review: Can it solve common sleep problems?
- A review of the Forest Garden Pent Retreat Shed and installationDisclaimer: Our Forest Garden Pent Retreat Shed was installed to review free of charge, but words and pictures are mine. Our garden is awesome (unless you are tasked with mowing it. So I hear) but one thing it lacks is… Read more: A review of the Forest Garden Pent Retreat Shed and installation
- How to get the right school shoes for your children with Start-RiteThis is a collaborative post – I received the shoes featured for free from Start-Rite As the end of the school year approaches, one of the essential tasks for parents to do over the summer holidays is to go out… Read more: How to get the right school shoes for your children with Start-Rite
- Yoto Player review: How does it compare to the tonies Toniebox?Disclaimer: This is my honest Yoto v Tonies review: I was sent this Yoto Player free of charge, but words and pictures are mine. The tonies Toniebox which I have compared it to was also gifted for a previous review.… Read more: Yoto Player review: How does it compare to the tonies Toniebox?
- Yoto Mini product recall: What it is and what to do11 April 2024: There has been a Yoto Mini Product Recall. Existing customers are encouraged to order a free Yoto Mini smart cable and will receive a £15/15euro voucher as a thankyou. This post contains affiliate links. Yoto Mini Product… Read more: Yoto Mini product recall: What it is and what to do
- A last minute dog friendly holiday in Cornwall: Haven Perran Sands, Perranporth reviewNote: This Perran Sands review is entirely my own words and in no way connected to or sponsored by Haven. It got to Sunday afternoon before the last full week of the holidays, and the kids were due back from… Read more: A last minute dog friendly holiday in Cornwall: Haven Perran Sands, Perranporth review
- Izzy tests out the PAJ PET Finder 4G GPS tracker for dogsDisclaimer: This is a collaborative post. I was sent the PAJ PET Finder 4G GPS tracker for dogs to review free of charge, but words and pictures are mine. See more information here. It’s no surprise then that GPS trackers for… Read more: Izzy tests out the PAJ PET Finder 4G GPS tracker for dogs
- A quick guide to dog-friendly family holidays in the UKThis is a collaborative post: As the allure of travel beckons, many pet owners face the dilemma of leaving their four-legged companions behind. However, with the rise of dog-friendly family accommodation and attractions, embarking on a ‘staycation‘ (or family holiday)… Read more: A quick guide to dog-friendly family holidays in the UK
- A last minute dog friendly holiday in Cornwall: Haven Perran Sands, Perranporth reviewNote: This Perran Sands review is entirely my own words and in no way connected to or sponsored by Haven. It got to Sunday afternoon before the last full week of the holidays, and the kids were due back from… Read more: A last minute dog friendly holiday in Cornwall: Haven Perran Sands, Perranporth review
- A review of the new Blenheim Palace Adventure Playground for kidsDisclaimer: We received complimentary tickets for Blenheim Palace Adventure Playground to review free of charge, but words and pictures are mine. We last went to Blenheim Palace in Oxfordshire in the summer to review the Paddington Lo-Commotion Experience which was… Read more: A review of the new Blenheim Palace Adventure Playground for kids
- A quick guide to dog-friendly family holidays in the UKThis is a collaborative post: As the allure of travel beckons, many pet owners face the dilemma of leaving their four-legged companions behind. However, with the rise of dog-friendly family accommodation and attractions, embarking on a ‘staycation‘ (or family holiday)… Read more: A quick guide to dog-friendly family holidays in the UK
- My super duper 2024 Father’s Day Gift GuideI received the products listed in this Father’s Day gift guide free for inclusion, but they were all chosen and approved by me because I have it on good authority that no one’s dad wants a fitness app as a… Read more: My super duper 2024 Father’s Day Gift Guide
- Mother’s Day gift guide 2024: Present ideas for mums, part one + WINThis Mother’s Day 2024 gift guide with gift ideas for mums was put together with the help of the brands mentioned in the post, who provided free samples to be photographed. This gift guide contains affiliate links; click here for… Read more: Mother’s Day gift guide 2024: Present ideas for mums, part one + WIN
- Sunday Roast at The Mutton at Hazeley Heath, Hampshire: Pub restaurant reviewWe received a meal and a bottle of wine in at The Mutton at Hazeley Heath in exchange for this review. Find more details here. The kids went back to school after the Christmas holidays and, as sod’s law predicts, I… Read more: Sunday Roast at The Mutton at Hazeley Heath, Hampshire: Pub restaurant review
- How to get the right school shoes for your children with Start-RiteThis is a collaborative post – I received the shoes featured for free from Start-Rite As the end of the school year approaches, one of the essential tasks for parents to do over the summer holidays is to go out… Read more: How to get the right school shoes for your children with Start-Rite
- My super duper 2024 Father’s Day Gift GuideI received the products listed in this Father’s Day gift guide free for inclusion, but they were all chosen and approved by me because I have it on good authority that no one’s dad wants a fitness app as a… Read more: My super duper 2024 Father’s Day Gift Guide
- Clearing out your wardrobe? A guide to selling clothes on VintedThis guide to selling clothes on Vinted contains affiliate links. Ebay used to be the place for buying and selling on unwanted second hand clothes, but in more recent years it became saturated with cheap Chinese tat. With all the… Read more: Clearing out your wardrobe? A guide to selling clothes on Vinted
- My super duper 2024 Father’s Day Gift GuideI received the products listed in this Father’s Day gift guide free for inclusion, but they were all chosen and approved by me because I have it on good authority that no one’s dad wants a fitness app as a… Read more: My super duper 2024 Father’s Day Gift Guide
- Premium haircare for ageing hair: Worth the investment?Disclaimer: This is a collaborative post with Very.co.uk. I was sent these Premium Hair Care products to review free of charge, but words and pictures are mine. See more information here. My hair has always been a royal pain in my… Read more: Premium haircare for ageing hair: Worth the investment?
- Home & garden Mother’s Day presents: 2024 gift guide part 2 + WIN!This Mother’s Day presents 2024 gift guide was put together with the help of the brands mentioned in the post, who provided free samples to be photographed. This gift guide contains affiliate links; click here for more information. This guide… Read more: Home & garden Mother’s Day presents: 2024 gift guide part 2 + WIN!
- Premium haircare for ageing hair: Worth the investment?Disclaimer: This is a collaborative post with Very.co.uk. I was sent these Premium Hair Care products to review free of charge, but words and pictures are mine. See more information here. My hair has always been a royal pain in my… Read more: Premium haircare for ageing hair: Worth the investment?
- Cashback sites & apps in the UK: Save money in store & onlineThis post was written in partnership with Quidco, one of the leading cashback sites in the UK, to promote their new member bonus which is valid until 30th June 2024. If you join Quidco using this link, as well as being… Read more: Cashback sites & apps in the UK: Save money in store & online
- Review of the free Quidco Browser Extension for Google ChromeThis post was written in partnership with Quidco to promote their new member bonus which is valid until 30th June 2024. If you join Quidco using this link, as well as being eligible for the free £15 Quidco sign up offer,… Read more: Review of the free Quidco Browser Extension for Google Chrome
