mamas Two Perfect-for-Christmas Mocktail recipes December 15, 2023
Two glorious mocktail recipes made with Harrogate Spring Water and Bax Botanics mixed by my own fair hands at Grantley Hall. Perfect when hosting mindful drinkers this Christmas. All the recipe details below… Floradora Recipe Technique & Serve Technique: Muddle ...
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 ...
opinion What I learned from taking the InstaRetreat course January 10, 2023
Sara Tasker from Me & Orla hosts the InstaRetreat a couple of times a year. The six week course covers all things Instagram. The course has been on my wish list since Sara launched it in 2019 and the next one launches on 23rd January 2023. 2022 was the year I finally ...
opinion 2022 A Year of Thankfulness December 30, 2022
While New Year is a time for new beginnings I feel it’s also a time for reflection. I create a calendar every year for my own Mama and I love making it. It’s a chance to look back over the year, be grateful and remember the lovely things we’ve done. January ...
family holidays The Benefits and Cost Savings of booking with a Travel Agent December 26, 2022
My good friend Kathleen is sharing the benefits of booking with a travel agent for any of your trips or holidays this year. Plus there’re plenty of cost savings too! The Travel Robin Hi, I’m Kathleen and I’m a wife and a mother to two girls. I live in Harrogate ...
opinion You are not a ‘Before’ picture November 27, 2022
I’m sure you’ll understand that I’m not sharing details of my breast cancer diagnosis on here, and you lovelies have been amazing at respecting my boundaries around that. Thank you! While I’ve been loving continuing being back to the blog and posting about Mama life ...
lifestyle Get that Feel Festive Feel without the Fuss November 19, 2022
At the Lights4Fun event last week I was lucky enough to see a host of twinkling ideas to help your home feel festive without the fuss! So, I’m sharing what I discovered with you here and a fab 20% off discount code just for you! Faux Candles are amazing First up there’s ...
family holidays Visiting Walt Disney World Florida September 30, 2022
2022 was the year we finally got to go away on holiday after three long years without – we were fortunate enough to go to Walt Disney World in Florida. Here are all the details, where we stayed how we ‘did it’ and all the bits in-between! Accommodation ...
opinion How I got my Instagram Account Back September 14, 2022
I’ve been overwhelmed with the kindness and support after my Instagram account was h**cked. I have been very fortunate to be able to get my account back, with a lot of perseverance, help from Harrogate lovelies and a touch of good luck. Here’s how I managed it ...
lifestyle The Hundred – cricket at Headingley August 15, 2022
The Hundred is an action-packed, unmissable, 100-ball cricket competition that will put you on the edge of your seat. Everyone is welcome. We took the three kids (15 year old twin girls and the Small Boy, 9). Grandma has also got massively into The Hundred, so she came along ...
lifestyle BBC Radio 2 Live in Leeds July 25, 2022
Updated 9th September 2022 “Following the very sad news of the death of Her Majesty The Queen, as a mark of respect, BBC Radio 2 Live in Leeds will now not take place on Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th September. Ticket holders will be issued with ...
opinion How it Feels to have your Instagram Account Stolen July 18, 2022
Not my usual cheery post, but a really upsetting one. I can’t use the word Hac*k*d on this post as the poor unfortunate souls – who are these people, just spam me – as another way to attempt to extort money. So bear with me while I try and write about being ...
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 ...
lifestyle Purdy and Figg Counter Clean – and £10 off for You! June 16, 2022
Purdy and Figg are a national brand who have a non-toxic cleaner which is suitable for all surfaces. You simply add the cleaning concentrate into your re-fillable glass bottle and top it up with tap water! The Counter Clean is ultra-concentrated, naturally scented, eco-friendly ...