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Twice this week I have raged at headlines online. Headlines with information that just isn’t relevant quite frankly, and twice it has made actually shout out loud. Once instance made me swear on Twitter, and that rarely happens. The first was the recent story about Aaron Lennon, the footballer. A man who was in need of some support for a mental health issue. What is the headline we see? “£55,000
One of the things I love most about binge watching TV programmes on platforms such as Netflix or Amazon Prime Video is that there aren’t advert breaks. Adverts in the middle of a top class drama kill it for me, just as we get gripped with the action it comes to a thundering halt and we are suddenly confronted with an advert for loo roll or butter. With Sky+
Which is why I haven’t recently. I have had so many blog posts I have wanted to write, and some I have needed to write, but even those I have started have then been shelved. Either I can’t find the time to sit and write them or I haven’t known were to begin even when I have had the time. So I haven’t. Mostly because this week
With summer comes a new feel. Gone are the warm, dark shades we like to associate with autumn and winter and in are bright, light colours that give a fresh and airy sensation leaving us waking up happy and ready to face the day. But, before you pick up that paintbrush and start tackling your bedroom walls, have a look at our five simple steps to get your bedroom summer
In the words of Alice Cooper, School’s out, and not just for the summer, but for ever FOREVER. Ellie, the youngest of my three is now doing her final exams at school and then having a year out before embarking on Uni so for now, school is out. I wrote in July last year about my feelings on not having to do a school run anymore when Ellie past
Or it certainly should be. There was so much for us to consider when we bought our house together twelve years ago. Not just the legal side of the actual house purchase but we weren’t married at that point so we had to consider what we do, heaven forbid, we split up. Not something anybody ever really wants to consider when moving in together for the first time, I
A bad hair day can really hamper your confidence and make the rest of your day seem gloomy. Having a rubbish hair day can also stop you socialising or being spontaneous, simply because you don’t want people to see you and your misbehaving hair. It doesn’t have to be this way though, with these simple tips, you should never have a bad hair day again. Stay stocked up Running out
Anyone who knows me, knows that I am fairly relaxed. One of my dearest friends described me as “Half man, half duvet” many years ago, and I’ve spent a lot of time aspiring to that goal. I like to slow down from time to time. It’s nice to see that hygge is allowing more and more people to see the benefits of a slightly dialled-back approach, so I thought
Getting a new car I have a car that I like. I don’t love it, but it does what I need it to do Like get me from A to B without any complaints And the boot gives me a space to store the 976 carrier bags and bags for life I seem to have accumulated. But, and here’s the thing, for all its positives it is still brown.
Summer might not instantly conjure up thoughts of jackets, but when living in Britain it’s a good idea to be prepared for anything the weather might throw at you. After all, a weekend BBQ at the local park can quickly turn cold and soggy or you might walk into work in bright sunshine and leave in the midst of a torrential downpour. And so, it’s a good idea to stay
Simple Ways to Brighten Up Your Home This is a partnered post The sun is getting brighter, the days are getting longer and the smell of freshly cut grass is in the air – spring is finally here! It is surprising how much happier you feel when things are a bit brighter, lighter and warmer, isn’t it? So, to coincide with sunlight pouring through an open window, why not
Tips and Trends for Plus-Size Fashion Every year trends change, looks evolve and in comes a wave of fresh fashion. Here are some of the best fashion tips and tricks for plus size dresses, accessories and looks for 2017. Play with Bright colours The latest trend is bright colours, plus size clothes are now available in wide range of bright colours and patterns. With fashion shows witnessing different shades and