health & wellbeing Why I’ve Become a Tropic Ambassador February 08, 2023
Read all about why I became a Tropic Ambassador and shop my online shop here. Shop my webshop – by using this link. https://tropicskincare.com/pages/lucyplayford As you might know I’ve become a Tropic Ambassador here in Harrogate. During one of those long lock-down ...
health & wellbeing Discover the Delights of Clockface Beauty July 01, 2022
On Monday I had a gorgeous afternoon at the Principal Hotel, York discovering the delights of Clockface Beauty over afternoon tea. Clockface Beauty have a beautiful story to share, and their products speak for themselves; as multi-award winning, Harvey Nichols stocked, Tatler ...
health & wellbeing Running to get out of the House March 30, 2021
During the pandemic 26% of women were more likely to be less regularly active than Men (31%). My one ‘escape’ during lockdown was getting out of the house to go for my daily exercise. If I could do this on my own, then I was totally winning. Running was my tonic ...
health & wellbeing Move for Mind – a Harrogate Mama January Challenge December 18, 2020
With 2020 being what it’s been and knowing the start to 2021 is set to be GAH! I want to do something that is in my control, and the only thing left is exercise! So, I’ve decided that I need to start 2021 with a bang! In October I downloaded Couch to 5k – ...
health & wellbeing The Joy of going Hair-Free with Laser Leg Treatment at Spa 810 October 28, 2020
Since being a teenager shaving, waxing, epiderming the hair on my legs has lost me SO much time in my life. It’s always before a big event too, when you’re going on holiday, for that very exciting wedding, to wear that perfect dress to that killer event. It’s ...
health & wellbeing The Benefits of Laser Hair Removal – at Spa 810 November 11, 2019
I don’t know about you, but I waste an awful lot of time in my life on personal grooming; the faff of getting my hair coloured, booking in for nail appointments and the tidying of eyebrows. The Chore of Personal Grooming One of the biggest time-thief culprits is waxing ...
health & wellbeing What I learned from a Digital Detox at Swinton Bivouac September 30, 2019
This time last week I was tucking in to a hand prepared wholesome breakfast, that had been delivered in a basket to my wooden, rustic Tree Lodge at Swinton Bivouac that was nestled in the woods on the 20,000 acre Swinton Estate. I’d already been awake for hours, having ...
latest Race for Life and Pretty Muddy dates announced in Harrogate June 07, 2019
If you’re a regular follower of the blog you’ll know I’ve always get involved with Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life when I can. I posted about the reasons why here before on my blog post Why Race for Life still matters. Cancer Research Race for ...
for grown ups What a Hyrdafacial is Really Like at Spa 810 in Harrogate March 04, 2019
Spa 810 opened it doors last month here in Harrogate, and they specialise in laser hair removal, skin treatments and massage. As part of their Skincare services they offer HydraFacials, Chemical Peels and Microneedling treatments and invited me in to try a HydraFacial with ...
health & wellbeing Four Ways You Can Stick to Working Out this New Year January 23, 2019
In the past I’ve often found it hard to stick to taking part in regular exercise, but recently I’ve found some ways to really make it work for me. Last year I started taking part in a twice weekly exercise class (which you can read all about over on my ((BOUNCE)) ...
health & wellbeing Introducing the New M&S Plant Kitchen Vegan Range January 14, 2019
Last week I was invited to the new M&S ‘Plant Kitchen’ launch event in London’s trendy Soho – this month is all about Veganuary so what better time to share news of the store’s newest Vegan sensations! Plant Kitchen – Vegan Revolution ...
for grown ups Eight Reasons To Take Part in ((Bounce)) Fitness Classes January 02, 2019
I was invited by the brilliant George Eustance who runs the ((Bounce)) fitness classes in North Yorkshire to take part in an eight week trial of the mini trampoline fitness sensation! The ((Bounce)) class is a (HiiT) high intensity interval training, choreographed cardio ...
health & wellbeing Summer Salad Recipe that the Whole Family will Enjoy – with M&S June 18, 2018
We’ve had such a gorgeous summer to date, that I’d really rather not talk about it for too long for fear of spoiling the run of good weather we’ve had. For us it’s meant plenty of meals in the garden which means a much more relaxed mealtime all round ...
giveaways GIVEAWAY Time with Haliborange June 15, 2018
It’s GIVEAWAY TIME! Who’d like to win this little bundle of Mr Men and Little Miss goodies from @Haliborangeuk including a FREE THREE MONTH supply of Haliborange Softies! Follow me on Instagram It’s really easy to enter just make sure you are following ...