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We received tickets for the Alcotraz London prison cocktail bar experience in exchange for this review but words and pictures are my own. After lunch on Saturday (and a brief recovery period from some spicy Goan monkfish and excellent lentil daal at Dishoom), we headed across town for something a little different. And by different I mean… we got thrown […]
Locked and liquored up: A boozy afternoon at Alcotraz, London Read More >>
Perimenopause almost sounds like something soft and wafting; a gentle prelude to a whimsical hormonal fade-out. It is not. It is a hormonal rave in your uterus while your brain quietly packs up and moves out. Officially, it’s the stage before you need menopausal support. Unofficially, it’s the bit where your body goes, ‘You know what would be fun? Absolute.
Ten signs you’re in perimenopause (and everyone needs to get out of your way) Read More >>
This Slushie Maker review is a collaboration with Inoviva. All opinions and pictures are my own. You can buy the Inoviva 2L Slushie Maker on Amazon here. It has an RRP of £319.99 but if you use the code 10INOVIVA on Amazon it comes down to about £260. This post contains affiliate links. Why I needed a slushie machine (and
This post was written in collaboration with Very.co.uk Look, I love the idea of summer. Sun, long evenings, drinks in the garden, maybe even brushing off the BBQ if I can remember how to light it. But in reality? British summer is a weird little beast. One minute you’re suffering through a heatwave and everyone’s miserable because no one can
Keeping cool, waking up fresh & garden discos: My summer at home tech essentials Read More >>
Contains affilaite links Once upon a time, and long after my brief goth years were over, black was a wardrobe staple. Elegant, slimming, practical; black is a classic choice for the tired mum with no energy for fashion but a deep desire to hide the wobbly bits and bolognese stains…. And then I got a yellow Labrador. Now, I own
Why I can’t wear black anymore: A Labrador owner’s memoir Read More >>
*This post contains affiliate links. May got off to a belting start; I started typing this from the midst of a heatwave! I then completely forgot to finish it. I’d offer apologies for the fact that this update is now over a week later than it should have been, but I’m exhausted and I don’t have many to offer so
April 2025: House stuff, and not a great deal else tbh Read More >>
As you certainly know if you are working in the industry, the online gaming landscape is experiencing a remarkable transformation driven by rapid technological advancements. From immersive virtual experiences to the influential power of social media, these innovations are reshaping how we engage with digital entertainment and how platforms are changing their workflow in order to appeal to many users
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This post was written in collaboration with Very As the seasons shift and the days begin to lengthen, there’s a certain magic in the air: brighter mornings, blooming flowers, and the promise of new beginnings… And what better way to celebrate a new house and welcome in the spring than with a wardrobe refresh. A seasonal update isn’t just about
Embracing the spring transition with a new midsize wardrobe from Very.co.uk Read More >>
Well we finally moved house, and one of the great joys was putting lots of stuff in a skip. Honestly, if you love someone, don’t get the smellies for their birthday – get them skip hire. Very cathartic. One of the things I most enjoyed skipping was my daughter’s trundle bed. With several broken slats, it had served a purpose
Bed Kingdom: Flair Loop Midsleeper Bed Storage Set Review Read More >>
This post was written in collaboration with Quidco cashback site, but words are mine. If you sign up to Quidco using the affiliate links on this review and spend £5 via the site, you will receive a new member bonus of £15 and I will receive a small commission. Read this post to find out how it works! More information
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