fashion & make-up Discovering Nearly New Cashmere October 11, 2019
With our throw away fashion culture and the industries unfriendly eco habits hitting the headlines at the moment I was really excited to hear about Nearly New Cashmere Company – who sell second hand cashmere online and also in their soon to be launched Yorkshire ...
lifestyle Win £500 of Designer Glasses with Bayfields Opticians October 11, 2019
At forty two, I’m officially in the knocking-on-a-bit category. So getting my eyes checked is something I make sure I do every couple of years or so. At the moment I don’t wear glasses, but at some point I know it’ll be coming my way and that’s a ...
fashion & make-up Discovering the Beauty Hall at M&S October 10, 2019
When I visited London for their AW19 fashion launch (which you can read more about over on the Six M&S Autumn Fashion Looks Perfect for Mamas blog post) I discovered how amazing their beauty collection is! I’ve been blind to it all these years and I have no idea ...
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 ...
fashion & make-up Six M&S Autumn Fashion Looks Perfect for Mamas September 10, 2019
Along with all the things to love about September, the back to school feel, the new start of new beginnings and fresher mornings comes Autumn fashion. I LOVE this time of year for layering up, which is pretty essential given the weather can be so unpredictable! Marks and ...
parenting tips Top Tips for School Uniform Buying with M&S August 29, 2019
I’ve been buying school uniform for the last eight years for three children so I’ve picked up a few tips along the way. Here are my top five tips for getting set for back to school. We did our back to school shop at Marks and Spencer today who gifted us a few ...
lifestyle On Tour with the VW Touareg June 13, 2019
Last week we were lucky enough to borrow a VW Touareg for the week from Harrogate Volkswagen! It was perfect timing as we were heading off to the Lake District as a family of five and took enough shizzle with us to live comfortably for several months! Ha! A Dreamboat The ...
fashion & make-up Discovering the M&S Company Archive here in Yorkshire June 07, 2019
Stepping back in Lingerie Time with M&S Archive Recently I attended a press bra fitting event at Marks and Spencer in Leeds where we were also treated to a insight into the M&S company archive – which is right here in Yorkshire, at the University of Leeds. ...
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 ...
fashion & make-up Limited Edition Summer Blossoms Collection unveiled by Jo Malone London May 29, 2019
Jo Malone London unveiled four of their new limited edition summer fragrances last week at their Harrogate store. Jo Malone London Blossoms Collection I went along to find out more and I’m sharing my stand out product from their brand new Blossoms Collection! The ...
fashion & make-up Holly’s Must Haves – The Denim Edit at Marks & Spencer March 11, 2019
Holly’s Must Haves – The Denim Edit I have been loving the new Holly’s Must Haves collections from Marks & Spencer recently. Her latest collection, the Denim Edit came to the Harrogate branch last week as well as online and has pretty much sold out ...
parenting tips How to Host a Stress-Free Kids Birthday Party February 18, 2019
After eleven years of hosting and attending birthday parties for three children here are some of the top tips I’ve picked up along the way which you might find useful if you’re party planning yourself soon! 1 – Host the party outside your own house Book ...
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)) ...