News & reviews

This section contains reviews, information, collaborations and sponsored posts, and anything else that doesn’t fit into my primary categories.

play bingo at Merkur bingo cricklewood london

A night at Merkur Bingo in Cricklewood, London

Disclaimer: This post was written in collaboration with Merkur Bingo and I was gifted the experience below. All words and pictures are my own. I’ve never been into gambling as I’m far too sensible and risk-averse but I do enjoy a game of bingo. Saying that, I’d never played properly; strictly holiday camps and PTA events only! However earlier this

A night at Merkur Bingo in Cricklewood, London Read More >>

sertraline

A mental health update (and why I love SSRIs)

The summer holidays are over and the kids are back to school. You can tell because suddenly the sun’s come out, like a big yellow ‘fuck you’ to every parent who’s had to entertain bored kids indoors for the last month and a half. This year I have to say that it’s gone pretty quickly. Because of the 50/50 childcare

A mental health update (and why I love SSRIs) Read More >>

xander kostroma

Win a beautiful agate crystal wine bottle stopper from Xander Kostroma

Disclaimer: I was sent this agate crystal wine bottle stopper from Xander Kostroma to review free of charge, but words and pictures are mine. Xander Kostroma is a jewellery maker and brand. They make beautiful gold and silver-plated nickel-free jewellery and homewares featuring semi-precious stones sold via their website and various British online retailers. I first worked with Xander back

Win a beautiful agate crystal wine bottle stopper from Xander Kostroma Read More >>

Depology skincare review: Matrixyl 3000 and Peptide Complex 10% anti wrinkle serums

Depology skincare review: Matrixyl® 3000 and Peptide Complex 10% anti wrinkle serums

Disclaimer: I was sent these Depology Matrixyl® 3000 and Peptide Complex 10% anti wrinkle serums to review free of charge, but words and pictures are mine. This is a collaborative post. I’ve got a scary less-than-two-months before I turn 40 and blinking heck, I’m feeling (and looking) it. Since the much anticipated red light LED mask was consigned to the

Depology skincare review: Matrixyl® 3000 and Peptide Complex 10% anti wrinkle serums Read More >>

Home sweet accessible home: 10 ways to improve accessibility

Creating an accessible home environment is not just about convenience; it’s also a way to ensure that everyone, regardless of their mobility needs, can navigate and enjoy the space with ease. If someone you love relies on mobility aids to get around, then making thoughtful adjustments to your living space can make a world of difference. In this guide, I

Home sweet accessible home: 10 ways to improve accessibility Read More >>

Capfun La Route Blanche holiday park review

Review of Campings Capfun La Route Blanche holiday park, Bréville-sur-Mer, Normandy

This Campings Capfun La Route Blanche holiday park review is entirely my own opinion and not paid for or endorsed in any way. After a fairly successful group trip to Bluestone last year, my partner and I decided that we would try taking our kids abroad for a family holiday in 2023. Obviously with six of us flights become very

Review of Campings Capfun La Route Blanche holiday park, Bréville-sur-Mer, Normandy Read More >>

Back to school essentials list

How to prepare for going back to primary school: An essentials list

This post How to prepare for going back to primary school: An essentials list was written in collaboration with Very.co.uk. It may contain affiliate links. The start of every new school year is a particularly traumatic time in the life of a parent. No matter how prepared you think your kids are are for going back to primary school, they

How to prepare for going back to primary school: An essentials list Read More >>

Scroll to Top