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The perfect Caribbean Adventure The Caribbean Islands have always been an extremely popular destination for holidaymakers and adventurers alike, and it’s not hard to guess why. Known for the stretches of pearly white sands and crystal clear oceans, and of course, the history of pirates and treasure hunters of legend add to the beauty and mystery of the island nation. The beaches, coves, reefs, and rich history of the
Summer Fun In the Garden- For Kids and Adults Summer is just around the corner! That means sunshine and dry weather will allow you to actually finally be able to enjoy your back garden. Sometimes, a garden is all you need to entertain your children all summer long. Make sure that it is well equipped with everything you need for an enjoyable time. My first piece of advice if
Thank goodness for Tesco this Mother’s Day Quite frankly. Buying for my mum on Mothers Day is an impossible task, I am sorry mum if you are reading this but you know when you hear people say “what do you buy the person who has everything?” it is my mum I see. I love her lots but seriously, buying presents for my mum is almost impossible. When I was little I could
How to keep dust and clutter at bay in 5 simple steps Houses get dusty no matter how thorough your cleaning schedule is, especially in the winter months when the heating is on max and all of your windows are closed. Sometimes it’s tempting to just let it build up and deal with it all in the spring but that’s not a healthy or realistic way to live. Another
Mistakes to avoid when selling your home There are a lot of smart steps that you can take when selling a home, but unfortunately there are also plenty of pitfalls. We’ve probably all heard or seen homes that should sell within a matter of weeks, but sit stagnant for months before the seller either gives up or makes a single decision that leads to a quick sale. Here
These bad boys seem to be everywhere at the moment, certainly on my Instagram feed so I thought I would have a go at them, you know me, I love a confectionery bandwagon to jump on. I also wanted to see if I could adapt a recipe for use with the Thermomix as so far I have only used mine for Thermomix recipes but know I can use
Thirty five years ago at school I was bullied. Relentlessly To the point where other than memories of the bullying I have no other memories of school. Never physical, that would have been too easy I could have fought back, or shown my bruises to a teacher. It was always verbal so there was no evidence. But the evidence is very much there, even thirty five years later. My
Where would we be without grandparents? Stuck. That’s where I would be if hadn’t been for the support of my parents when my children were little. As my granny moved into a care home this week and my mum becomes her main spokesperson and carer I have been pondering how the tables have turned. Where my granny once cared for my mum, and for me in the
Things to consider starting a blog Blogging is extremely popular. There are now an awful lot of them out there. So many that it seems people have lost count – although the total worldwide figure is more than 150 million. That doesn’t mean you should be put off from starting your own blog, however. The fact that there are so many blogs online should be seen as a positive
#ReclaimYourMattress Sorry to be revolting so early in the morning (or over dinner if you are reading this later in the day) but the team at Vorwerk have asked me to take part in their campaign for National Bed Month, designed to help the nation reclaim its mattresses for a happy, healthy night’s sleep. Which means I need to write it down and then share it with you. Think of
Home made Nutella recipe Can I make Nutella at home? Yes! You absolutely can, with just a few ingredients you can have your own jar of this chocolatey goodness in less than an hour Do I need a high speed blender to make Nutella? You do really as you need to blitz the hazelnuts. I use my Thermomix because I can then warm the chocolate to melt it too, but
I have spent two and a half hours walking at speed (and when I say “speed” I mean purposefully, rather than just that wandering type walk I am prone to do around the house) this week and therefore I am now an expert on the subject and feel I should share with you some things I have learned during that time. Rubber Bands Seriously. The Post Office must be losing