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 ...
family holidays Luxury and Relaxation at Harewood Holidays near Harrogate January 11, 2019
The Holiday Cottages at Harewood Holidays Harewood Holidays are located at the Harewood Estate (the countryside surrounding Harewood House) which is just seven miles from Harrogate, and they make a truly gorgeous place to stay! Harewood House Harewood House is one of the ...
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 ...
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 ...
for grown ups How to Control Frizzy Hair with KeraStraight at Harrogate’s Ford+Blacks December 11, 2018
As followers of the blog you’ll know how much I bang on about my hair! Until recently I’d never had much bother with my hair, but I think years of colouring it have taken it’s toll and it started to be really frizzy and a bit unmanageable. Well, that’s ...
fashion & make-up 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 ...
love our locals Cath Kidston Christmas Lust List – Celebrating 10 Years in Harrogate December 04, 2018
Can you believe Cath Kidston has been in Harrogate for ten years?! Where did that time go?! They’re celebrating on Saturday 8th December by welcoming shoppers with a glass of festive fizz AND a FREE limited edition Christmas tote bag for anyone spending over £35 on ...
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 ...
harrogate mama baby club Baby Sleep Expert Shares Insights into Helping Babies Sleep Better November 12, 2018
The lovely Lauren from Little Sleep Stars is a baby sleep consultant and I’m delighted to announce that she’s coming along to our Harrogate Mama Baby Club Kick Off event on Monday 19th November to share some of her expertise with Mamas and their babies and tickets ...
fashion & make-up 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 ...
love our locals Arlo and Jacob; British Furniture Brand Opens in Harrogate September 26, 2018
There are only three Arlo & Jacob furniture stores across the UK; London, Bristol and now they’ve chosen to open in the north of England, right here in Harrogate! You can find the new store on West Park Stray, next door to the lovely Weetons and it’s opening ...
family 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 ...
family holidays Ten Great Things to do at PortAventura for Five Year Olds 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 – the coves to the north of the city were breath-taking and the campsite to the south, ...