Review: Country Fashion with Rydale
Zog and The Highway Rat at Showcase Cinema de Lux Bluewater
In the current climate, it seems really odd that only last weekend we were at the cinema. It’s certainly felt like longer than a week with all the news and tension. However, our last cinema trip for the foreseeable future was a lovely experience. Last Saturday, we were invited to see a screening of Julia Donaldson’s Zog and The Highway Rat at Showcase Cinema de Lux Bluewater. Autumn, Dave and I were really excited to see it and relax in the luxurious reclining chairs that make the cinema experience so much better!
Gifts for her from ARRAN Sense of Scotland
Review (Gifted)¦ Last minute Mother’s Day shopping? ARRAN Sense of Scotland could be just the place for you to look. With luxurious products from, and inspired by, the beautiful Isle of Arran, she’ll be able to close her eyes and feel the pressures of the world melt away. Their products are cruelty free, they use natural ingredients and are actively trying to reduce their carbon footprint. These are the kind of ethics I love to see behind a company. As such, I was happy to try out some of their gift range for women and share my thoughts with you.
Boost your mental health today with these 4 tips
Collaborative Post¦ When was the last time you thought about your own mental health? When you felt anxious in a seemingly simple scenario? When your normal thoughts were disturbed by intrusive negative ones? Or when you struggled to get out of bed this morning? Issues with our mental wellbeing is something that more of us are being able to recognise, and although in some circles there may still be a stigma attached to mental health, thankfully, more of us are talking freely about what affects us, are happy to help friends and family who are fighting their own battles and finding the strength to reach out for help when we need it.
The way we see, judge and treat mental health is changing, so with this in mind, I’ve gathered 4 simple ways you can boost your own mental health and wellbeing today. Give it a try.
Review: ContentCal Social Media Planning & Publishing Tool
Collaborative Post¦ Anyone who works with social media knows that you need to post regularly to keep up momentum, ideally across several platforms. There are also certain times of the day that your posts will get more engagement. To make yourself available to do these all manually would be very inconvenient. This is where tools such as ContentCal come in! This tool helps you to plan just about every aspect of your social media content and publish it.
10 tips for organizing a child’s birthday party
Collaborative Post¦ Organizing a birthday party should be an exciting and joyous time, but unfortunately, it is often very stressful, especially if you must cater to difficult parents. Your top priority is likely the safety of children and making sure that they all enjoy themselves. When they are hyped up on sugar, and there is the risk of spilling liquids and breaking objects, things can often get out of hand. The last thing you need is for someone to need slip and fall attorneys after your event.
Here is a simple checklist that will put your mind at ease. Plan ahead, and it will take away a lot of the stress.
When Does a Family Need a Second Car?
Collaborative Post¦ When you are a young family, you might make do with just the one car for a very long time. Even if both parents are working, there might be a way for one of you to take public transport, or your working hours might even allow you to carpool together or alternate car usage.
So when is a second car a good idea? Let’s take a closer look at some of the reasons why you might consider getting a second car for your family.
Review & Giveaway: So you want to build a human?
Review¦ I was recently sent a copy of ” So you want to build a human?” by Tom Jackson and Jan Bielecki. I’m genuinely impressed by this book and looking forward to writing this review. I think it’s perfect for children in late primary school and the first 3 or 4 years of secondary school to accompany their learning. I have 4 copies to giveaway – just enter using the widget in this blog post!
15 money saving tips to start following right now
Collaborative Post¦ Life is so busy, it can be difficult to find the time to sit down and work out where you’re going wrong with spending money. So many of us find that finances are really tight when we’re getting close to payday. With 15% of Brits having no savings and 1 in 3 having less than £1,500 saved up [source], it’s no wonder many of us are getting into debt when times get tough. However, by following these tips, you’ll be saving money in no time.
The Little Book of Dior: Review and Giveaway
Review¦ Little Book of Dior by Karen Homer is a must-have for anyone with an interest in fashion. It takes you on a journey from Christian Dior’s childhood all the way through to the fashion house today. Beautifully illustrated with photographs from the very beginning of Dior’s story, it would be just as at home on a coffee table as on a bookshelf. I have 3 copies to giveaway – just enter using the widget in this blog post!
