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 & 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 ...
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 & 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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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, ...
opinion You Are Enough August 29, 2018
There is nothing like a two week holiday, away from the digital world, to help refocus your mind. I read books and magazines, was left alone with my own thoughts (a huge luxury) and slept deeply. Over the course of the two weeks something I read began to resonate with me. ...
lifestyle Easy School Holiday Baking with the Smalls July 26, 2018
Not even a week into the school holidays and I’m already thinking of popping out to refill the fridge with wine! How’s the start to yours been? If, like me, you’re looking for things to keep the Smalls entertained, then here’s a great way to fill ...
fashion & beauty Arbonne Mascara and Make-Up Primer – A Review July 26, 2018
I was lucky enough to get sent some samples of these two gorgeous Arbonne products recently from the lovely Angie Taylor (Yorkshire Angie) and have been raving about them to my friends. Arbonne The Arbonne make-up primer and It’s a Long Story Mascara have now become ...
lifestyle Harrogate Girl Tribe Gang – July Meet Up and Powerhour July 16, 2018
Girl Tribe Gang’s next meetup is happening on Wednesday 18th July at 7.30pm – 9.30pm at Hotel du Vin in Harrogate. Power Hour – How to Overcome your Money Mindset Blocks To make sure the night kicks off with maximum sparkle, Laura Powner will be on hand ...
opinion Congratulations on your Failure July 06, 2018
I saw this post over on the Girl Tribe Gang Facebook page a few weeks ago and it really resonated with me. ‘Congratulations on your failure’ – it seems an odd sentiment, but it makes so much sense when you stop to think about it. An Unlikely Role Model ...
