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There are many milestones in a woman’s life. Your first bra, your first period. That first hangover where you think, ‘Ah yes, death is preferable.’ The first time you sneeze and your pelvic floor reminds you to do your damn kegels. Upsettingly, the first time you look at a photo of yourself from ten years ago and realise you were
The one where I went for an eye test & ended up with a hearing aid Read More >>
Disclosure: This review was originally written in collaboration with Virgin Pure in 2023. I was provided with a Virgin Pure Home Water System II free of charge to test. The opinions, photographs and experiences are my own. Virgin Pure has since rebranded as Our Taap. This review describes my experience with the machine at the time, while the buying information
Virgin Pure Review: Is The Home Water System II Worth It? Read More >>
The other day my phone informed me that I had used 86% of my storage space, which was annoying because I already pay Google £2.49 a month for the privilege of storing my digital life in the cloud. Apparently whatever amount of storage you buy simply becomes the new amount of storage you eventually fill; like a gas, your data
I have 38,427 photos but no physical evidence my family exist Read More >>
This post is a collaboration with British Boxers, but the words and pics are mine. I was originally sent a pair of bamboo pyjamas from British Boxers to try last year and, in what has become an increasingly predictable pattern in my forties, I immediately became weirdly attached to them. Attached in a ‘I have now bought two more pairs
British Boxers bamboo PJs: A perimenopausal woman’s survival kit Read More >>
I should preface this by saying that I have never actually lost Izzy. I feel like that’s important context. But have I stood in the woods behind the village shouting her name in an increasingly unhinged voice while she cheerfully ignored me from a bush approximately six feet away? Yes. Multiple times. Have I had the cold-sweat moment where she
A Slightly Paranoid Dog Mum’s Guide to Not Losing Your Dog Read More >>
This post was written in collaboration with Very.co.uk. When I moved into this house just over a year ago, the garden was pretty tasteful. Minimalist. Calm. Grey pots. Slate chips. A space that clearly belonged to someone who was a fan of minimalism. I am not that person. My kids are definitely not those people. Over the past year, my
My spring garden glow-up: Trying to undo a minimalist garden Read More >>
This Solar Powered Pond Fountain from Poposoap was sent to me for this review. Contains affiliate links. You can buy it from Amazon, here. Check out the Poposoap website. You may have noticed that I’m writing rather less content on these pages and that’s because I just don’t have time to review things for the sake of it any longer
POPOSOAP Solar Pond Filter with Water Fountain review (it works) Read More >>
West Lothian has quietly transformed into a premier destination for food lovers who prefer the comfort of their own dining room. Stretching from the historic streets of Linlithgow to the bustling heart of Livingston, the region offers a culinary map that rivals any major city. It’s no longer a case of settling for whatever is closest. Residents now enjoy access
Let’s Explore West Lothian’s Diverse Takeaway Scene from Home Read More >>
Updated October 2026. These Ready Brek pancakes are quick, easy and made with just three ingredients: Ready Brek (or finely milled oats), eggs and milk. They’re soft, filling oat pancakes that make a lovely weekend breakfast, and you don’t need flour, sugar or a complicated shopping list. We’ve been eating them for years now (not solidly…) and the kids still
Ready Brek pancakes: A very easy wheat free oat pancake recipe Read More >>
Mother’s Day arrives every year with absolutely no element of surprise and yet still manages to catch people out. One minute it’s February, the next it’s disappeared and you’re panic-buying flowers. We can do better than that. Here’s a mixture of Mother’s Day gifts that feel considered, useful, and unlikely to end up in a drawer with dead batteries. Cica
Mother’s Day: Gifts you can buy that actually seem thoughtful Read More >>