The Nextbase Dash Cam 512G review
Mar09

The Nextbase Dash Cam 512G review

Dash cams seem to have snuck up on me unannounced. First no one had them except the Police – and then all of a sudden it seems a LOT of people are starting to use them. There’s even a TV Show featuring dashcam footage caught on the madness of our roads. And of course, it’s one of *those* products isn’t it? Like an apple corer – you have no need for one at all… until you need it. Last summer I had...

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The Flat White Martini – the ultimate cocktail for a log fire
Mar08

The Flat White Martini – the ultimate cocktail for a log fire

As I grow older I find I have more patience for cocktails. Yes they take a little longer to prepare than another slug of wine … but I’m not a big drinker, and one glass will do me. If I’m only having the one, then I’m happy to make it a special one.And last night as I curled up in front of the roaring woodburner with the wind and the rain lashing at the windows outside I couldn’t imagine a more fitting...

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Spotted! Pottery Alfresco Milk Jug
Mar08

Spotted! Pottery Alfresco Milk Jug

Loving this rustic looking ‘alfresco’ pottery milk jug I just spotted over on John Lewis. It’ll look gorgeous on any table, creating a relaxed look that oozes Mediterranean appeal – and of course it will look AMAZING with a huge bunch of flowers inside it. Sun drenched holidays in Southern Europe inspire the John Lewis Alfresco range. Each piece in the range uses authentic materials; rich terracotta, crafted...

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Yakult are giving away £1000 of crafting vouchers with their Every Day Inspiration Challenge!
Mar07

Yakult are giving away £1000 of crafting vouchers with their Every Day Inspiration Challenge!

To mark its 20th birthday in the UK, Yakult has launched an ‘Every Day Inspiration Challenge’ to encourage you to apply your creative talents, get crafting and find new and inventive uses for the iconic little Yakult bottles. Yakult was founded by the scientist Dr Shirota, who in the 1930s selected and cultivated the unique Lactobacillus casei Shirota strain of bacteria. Today, every bottle of Yakult contains at least 6.5 billion of...

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Family Friendly Holidays in the Algarve with Oliver’s Travels | Travel Tuesday
Feb23

Family Friendly Holidays in the Algarve with Oliver’s Travels | Travel Tuesday

The Algarve has long been a popular holiday destination for Brits and it’s not difficult to see why. Sandy beaches, reasonable flights from most airports, reliable weather, great food, great golf… the list goes on. But, did you know it’s also a fabulous base for family holidays? Child-friendly activities abound, whether you opt for a villa holiday or stay in a resort. Here’s a run-down from Oliver’s Travels of some of the best options...

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Spotted! Organic Piccalilly Muslin reduced to £7!
Feb23

Spotted! Organic Piccalilly Muslin reduced to £7!

As any experienced Mumma will tell you, there can never be too many muslins in the house. Honestly, I learned this the hard way, but those squares of muslin (and also old terry nappies too, in a pinch and for ‘wetter’ situations) will save more emergency situations than you ave any comprehension of as a new mother. And buying good ones are essential – because you’ll become attached, and you’ll still be...

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