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Quidco review 2023: Save money with Quidco cashback

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, you will receive a new member bonus of £10 (follow the instructions in this post) and I will receive a small commission. More information on affiliate links can be found here. When it

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Festive present guide 2023: Fabulous Christmas gift ideas for women

Festive present guide 2023: Fabulous Christmas gift ideas for women

This Christmas gift guide with gift ideas for women 2023 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. Welcome to my 2023 gift guide which focuses this year on Christmas gift ideas for women. If you’re looking

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Best christmas presents for eight year old girl

A mega Christmas gift guide for eight year old girls

Disclaimer: This gift guide for eight year old girls contains items I was sent free of charge for inclusion, but words and pictures are mine. This post contains affiliate links, see more information here. You can enter the giveaways at the bottom of this post. It’s that time of year again! Well actually, it’s my daughter’s 8th birthday, and that means my

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the oarsman in marlow: fine dining in a dog friendly restaurant

The Oarsman Marlow: Dog friendly bistropub and wine bar (review)

We were invited to The Oarsman Bistropub & Wine Bar in Marlow, Buckinghamshire, and received our meal free of charge in exchange for this review. Words and pictures are my own. The Oarsman on Spittal Street in Marlow, Buckinghamshire describes itself as a ‘Bistropub and Wine Bar’. From the classy but traditional-looking exterior – and even the warm and cosy

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weekend 48 hours in Budapest

48 hours (or so) in Budapest, Hungary: Another crap travel guide

I took most of these photos of Budapest myself druing our weekend there – but a couple of them I nabbed from Unsplash. You can tell which ones because they’re actually good and I’m not in them. Howdy, and a very warm welcome to the first blog post I’ve written whilst in my forties. I was planning to do one

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My-picture picture printing and framing online

My-Picture.co.uk review: Framed photos & canvas prints online

This review was written in collaboration with My-Picture.co.uk, where you can buy photo gifts and wall art including framed photos and canvas prints online. Use the discount code WINE15 for 15% off all products at my-picture.co.uk until the end of 2023. Moving into our new house, it was obvious that the previous owners must have had lots of photos or artwork

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gift ideas for outdoorsy kids

Gift ideas for outdoorsy kids: Five exciting gifts to get kids outside

This is a collaborative post: If you’re looking for gift ideas for outdoorsy kids which will encourage them to get outside in the fresh air and explore nature, look no further! Gift ideas for outdoorsy kids In today’s digital age, getting kids to put their electronics down and spend time outdoors and connect with nature can be a challenge. Our

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how to pick out a perfume for someone else

How to pick the perfect perfume as a gift for someone else

Perfume makes a special, thoughtful gift for a birthday or Christmas, but there are hundreds of different perfumes to pick from. Decent scents aren’t cheap, so it’s important to get it right, but a perfume is much more than its bottle. So what do you need to think about before you pick a perfume for someone else? How to pick

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