Being my own boss, with flexible hours would be an absolute dream. I read several books last year including #Girlboss by Sophia Amoruso, The Multi-Hyphen Method by Emma Gannon and Little Black Book: A Toolkit For Working Women by Otegha Uwagba, looking for practical advice on how to make this reality. Although I…
The hype around Mrs Hinch appears to be slowing down on my Twitter feed. It’s all Marie Kondo this and ‘spark of joy’ that. With the upcoming launch of her first-ever book; Hinch Yourself Happy: All The Best Cleaning Tips To Shine Your Sink And Soothe Your Soul, due to be released…
Whether you’re planning to enjoy an extravagant romantic meal under the stars (I wish), watch a soppy chick flick with a girlfriend or put on your comfiest PJs and binge watch a boxset on Netflix; treating yourself to a cheeky cocktail is the perfect way to celebrate Valentine’s Day. I was kindly sent a…
If you’re looking for a gift this Valentine’s Day that’s an extra bit special, beautifully packaged and absolutely delicious, look no further than Biscuiteers*. Biscuiteers are an artisan biscuit boutique that specialises in creating elaborate hand-iced designs that elevate the simple shortbread biscuit into a luxury treat. You’ve probably already spotted some…
I love subscription boxes. There are so many different types on the market right now. I’ve tried a baking box, a cocktail-making box, a wax-melt box, a recipe box, a baby box, an outdoor play box and, of course; many, many beauty boxes over the years. Today, I have something completely…
Is there anything more romantic than receiving a bouquet of red roses on Valentine’s Day? What if it was also accompanied by an adorable teddy bear and a box of luxury chocolates? My husband and I don’t tend to go out on Valentine’s Day. We usually wait for the babies…
Last Tuesday was my husband’s birthday and what better way to celebrate than to head into the capital for the day. If we could have found a babysitter for the night we would have definitely looked for an affordable hotel in Edinburgh, because there really are hundreds to chose from to suit…
Now Christmas is over, I’m desperately trying to get my family back into some kind of routine. My two-year-old little girl, Penelope, is slowly becoming more and picky when it comes to dinnertime, however, one meal she never fails to enjoy is our Friday night fajitas. She loves putting everything together, getting…
“Ladies, gentlemen and those who are yet to make up your mind…” Last Thursday I was invited to go see the UK tour of Kinky Boots now at Edinburgh Playhouse (10 Dec – 5 Jan) and had I fantastic night filled with cheeky giggles, powerful vocals and fabulous costumes. I’ve visited…
The heavenly aroma of lemongrass and lavender were escaping through my package from Candle Jar before I had even opened it. I find the smell of lavender instantly calming, I think it’s because it reminds me of the pillow spray I drench my bedsheets in every night. Candle Jar showcases the best…
Penny, my funny little 2-year-old girl, loves animals, nature and getting incredibly messy. I quickly fell in love with the concept behind Mud & Bloom before their November box even arrived. I’ve always believed that giving children the opportunity to explore the world around them and connect with nature is incredibly important…
I have a newborn baby and a toddler currently in the midst of her ‘terrible twos’, so you can bet I drink a hell of a lot of coffee to get me through the day. My Nescafé Dolce Gusto Machine is pretty much the love of my life. The manual Jovia is…
Everyone knows that I love a subscription box whether it be full of makeup, face masks, candles, alcohol or chocolate – sign me up! Bakedin is probably most well known for their cake mixes and mug cake kits. I had no idea they had a subscription service or I would have…
I’ve never been this exhausted in my entire life. Poppy, my now 5-week-old newborn, isn’t my first baby. My eldest, Penny, is now two so I’ve been through it all before. The 2 am feeds, the explosive nappies and the ever-growing pile of tiny pink things needing to be washed.…
Trying to get a decent nights sleep when you have a newborn is almost impossible, so when Utmost Me* got in touch to ask if I’d like to try their Neuro Rest Natural Sleep Supplements, unsurprisingly, I jumped at the opportunity. Poppy has been getting up pretty much every hour. The doctor suspects…
