Afternoon tea. Is there anything quite as decadent on a chilly Wednesday afternoon in February? Those dainty finger sandwiches, creamy dreamy clotted cream and scones, not to mention the delicious miniature bites of heaven in cake form. Last week, my mum and I were able to do just that and indulge in afternoon tea thanks…
Betty Box | The Monthly Subscription Box for Teenage Girls
Betty Box is the UK’s first subscription box for teens containing everything they need to get them through their period. I’d heard of sister company, Pink Parcel, aimed at adults, some time ago. And was keen to see what the teen made of Betty Box. Betty Box is bright and colourful, with a fun design….
Getting in Shape this Autumn with So Shape | A Review
You may have noticed I’ve been on a bit of a health kick recently. Since moving back to the UK I’ve kissed goodbye to over 2 and a half stone and I couldn’t be more thrilled. Of course, anyone who’s followed this blog for a while will know I have a lot more to lose….
Slimming Down This Summer with Shake That Weight | An Intro
I’m beginning to lose count of the amount of weight loss posts I’ve written now on this blog. And here I am reviewing another weight loss plan – Shake That Weight. Saying that I have been dieting over the last few months and have managed to banish 1 stone 9.6 pounds. Eight of which I…
The One Where I Find the Perfect Holiday Clothes
With the weather offering us those first few fleeting glimpses of summer on the (hopefully) not too distant horizon, my thoughts have been turning to escaping for the summer. And of course all those gorgeous holiday clothes I’ll be treating myself to. There’s something oddly satisfying about pulling all those neglected summer clothes out from…
Beautiful Flowers from Blossoming Gifts
.When I was asked to review a bouquet from Blossoming Gifts I jumped at the chance. Who wouldn’t want a beautiful bouquet of flowers arriving at their door after all?
What I’ve Been Reading | The Festive Edition
I love a festive read. There’s nothing quite like curling up under a blanket when the weather starts to turn with a hot chocolate and a Christmas themed book for company. I have lots of Christmas books waiting for me on my Kindle, yes I really am THAT into Christmas chicklit, but these are a…
On My Kindle | March & April Edition
A bumper issue of What’s On My Kindle thanks to combining both March and April’s reads into one. I can’t believe we’re in June already and I started writing this post back in April – oops! I read A LOT these last few months and there’s some really great books in this roundup, so grab…
Getting Ready for Summer with Mothercare
Don’t you just love it when the weather changes? Not only are the days that little bit longer, but it’s time to shed the layers and revive those all important summer wardrobes. The little one is no different. He recently accompanied the teen and I on a shopping trip to get her a new swimming…
Creative Writing | A Thirst for Knowledge
It’s funny, I couldn’t wait to get out of school and into ‘the real world’ when I was younger. I left school at 15, thanks to being a July baby and got myself a job during my exam leave, heading back to school only to take my exams and pick up my results. I never…