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If you’re looking for a charming and historically rich weekend getaway, Exeter should be at the top of your list. Situated in the heart of Devon, this city boasts a fascinating blend of medieval history, stunning architecture, and a vibrant waterfront scene. We had a fabulous weekend there recently and didn’t realise until we arrived just how steeped in history the city is. A Stroll Through History Our adventure began
Tips for a master bedroom makeover It is said that we spend around one third of our life in bed and so it stands to reason that the master bedroom in our homes is worth putting a little time and effort into. Giving the room a makeover can make all the difference and actually aid sleep. Simba are experts at this and have some very handy tips on how to
Ginger, a spice with a rich history in traditional medicine and culinary arts, has earned its place as a natural remedy with numerous health benefits. From easing digestive troubles to reducing inflammation and even potentially fighting off infections, ginger has a lot to offer. In this blog post, we’ll explore the medicinal properties of ginger with five easy ways to incorporate more ginger into your diet. Plus, there’s a delicious
Homemade Coconut Bars are a delicious treat, especially if you’re missing the Mars dark chocolate Bounty Bars that Mars had the audacity to stop making last year. Making your own allows you to customise the flavour, adjust the sweetness, and with no added sugar these are relatively health. Here’s a simple recipe for homemade Bounty Bars: Ingredients: For the coconut filling: For the chocolate coating: Instructions: These bars are a
In a world where travel seems synonymous with jet-setting to exotic destinations, it’s time to rediscover the magic right in your own backyard. Simon Calder, the seasoned travel journalist, once said something like, “Start your travels by exploring your own backyard” I couldn’t agree more! I mentioned this when I wrote back in 2016 about Fleet Pond. Here’s why you should consider exploring the towns nearby before packing your bags
If you know me you will know that Bruce and I love to venture out at the weekends and explore local cities and towns, or sneak off for a weekend to explore further afield. With that in mind then here is my list of 27 places you have to visit this year. England, with its rich history, stunning landscapes, and charming cities, offers a plethora of destinations and as much
Five people lost their lives earlier this week when the plane they were on collided with another aircraft on the runway in Japan. Absolutely heartbreaking news. Miraculously all 397 on the Japan Airlines plane survived. How is that even possible? Well much is being made of the design of the aircraft, but an early report I read suggested a lot of it came down to the majority of passengers being
I often struggle with whether I need to define a year before it has begun. Should we put that expectation on the following 363 days on day three? Or should we do that at the end of the year, retrospectively? In previous years I have done it by way of a word of the year, such as the year of enough in 2018, or hope. This year I am going
As we bid farewell to 2023 and embrace the possibilities that a new year holds, it’s only fitting to take a moment to reflect on the journey we’ve navigated over the past twelve months. I wasn’t going to write a post like this because despite over 15,000 taken last year when I think about it I dont think we did, or achieved an awful lot. 2023, for our family, was
This post contains affiliate links which means if you click on them I might get a few pence, it costs you nothing I always give books at Christmas, and love to receive them too. In fact in previous years I have wanted to adopt the Icelandic tradition of giving books on Christmas Eve that is known as “Book Flood”. People give new books along with something like hot cocoa or
Please note that some of the items in this gift guide have been sent for the purposes of inclusion in these gift guides. The majority have also now been donated to two local schools for their fund raising Christmas raffles Foldable Scooter The Commuter Foldable Scooter is fabulous and suitable for aged 8 and above but actually can be used by adults up to 100kgs. The Easy-Fold system means it can
Please note that some of the items in this gift guide have been sent for the purposes of inclusion in these gift guides. The majority have also now been donated to two local schools for their fund raising Christmas raffles Wines of Spain and Portugal Jigsaw Starting with something that isnt actually booze but perfect for the wine lover in your life. This Wines of Spain and Portugal Jigsaw is