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 & beauty 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 & beauty 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 & beauty 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)) ...
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 ...
lifestyle Discover a few of My Marks Faves for Christmas! December 17, 2018
This year I’ve been fortunate enough to work with Marks & Spencer on a couple of their food campaigns, including their #mymarksfave this Christmas! M&S are a dream brand to be working with and I never imagined when I started this blog two years ago I’d ...
fashion & beauty Top Tips for Finding Your Style with Personal Stylist Anna Mewes December 05, 2018
Last week I had the pleasure of spending a few hours in the company of fashion stylist Anna Mewes. Anna’s friendly, warm and relaxed and always looks effortlessly stylish in a chilled and laid back way. She feels comfortable an easy to be around and that’s exactly ...
mama breaks Ye Olde Bell Spa – A Perfect Spa Experience November 28, 2018
Last weekend Harrogate Papa and I had the luxury of visiting the gorgeous Ye Olde Bell Spa, which is near Retford, about an hour down the A1 from Harrogate. It was only completed last year, so it’s still all shiny and new with loads of lovely little touches. Ye Olde ...
fashion & beauty Sistoria; Harrogate’s newest Fashion Brand November 12, 2018
Sistoria Sistoria are the latest fashion line to come out of Harrogate. It’s a collection of extremely wearable pieces curated by two Harrogate Mamas and is an independent UK brand. Plus they deliver FREE right across the UK! Contemporary and Unique Apparel It’s ...
holidays Great Water Park rides for Kids at Aquopolis, Spain September 21, 2018
This summer we were lucky enough to holiday in Spain, Eurocamping at a couple of gorgeous campsites along the coast north and south of Barcelona! We’re definitely heading back – whilst we were away we visited PortAventurer World and Aquopolis. Both great attractions ...