LIFESTYLE
Arvia Adventures: The P&O Cruises holiday that converted me!
As some of you may already know, I worked as Cabin crew many moons ago, which allowed me to travel to some amazing long haul destinations around the world from Tokyo to New York. So when P&O Cruises invited me to join them on board a Carribean cruise I was...
KL Loves – One pan Thai green Salmon recipe
Hello! It's been a while! I recently did a poll on my Instagram stories and lots of you wanted more recipe inso. This one was by far the most popular on today's poll so I hope you love it as much as we do! I love a one pan dish, it's so much easier shoving everything...
My Cox & Cox Christmas Gift Edit
AD- This blog post is in partnership with Cox & Cox. Christmas this year is definitely going to be different, but I think we'll appreciate the little things even more than ever, especially spending time with loved ones as we certainly haven't been able to see them...
Recipe – Shakshuka
Shakshuka is a dish which we would usually just have as a weekend brunch but during lockdown we've eaten it much more. It's such an easy dish to make and works just as well for dinner. The ingredients are fairly flexible, the main focus is the tomato and spices, I...
Lockdown Essentials – The hottest tea and coffee cups!
Hello! It's been a while since I last wrote a blog post. We've slowly been getting used to a new lifestyle since the UK went into lockdown 6 weeks ago due to Covid19. I filmed a vlog over on Youtube if you're interested in learning more about our daily...
A perfect Sunday morning breakfast with Fenwick food
AD - Paid promotion with Fenwick. On a weekend when we don't have to be up and out early for football, there's nothing we love more than a lazy family breakfast. Brew a nice strong pot of tea, squeeze some fresh orange juice and lure the kids away from their...
My journey to discovering a great night’s sleep with John Lewis & Partners.
AD | This post is in collaboration with John Lewis & Partners. Sleep is up there at the top of my list of favourite things to do! So when an email dropped into my inbox asking if I would like to go on a journey to discovering a great night's sleep with John Lewis...
How can I become an influencer?
How can I become an influencer? (A lot of people dislike the word influencer, but I find that's what we are mainly referred to as, so I'm rolling with it for this blog post) This is a very good question and one that I often get asked. It's a very new role that, for...
My 2019 Valentine’s Gift Guide
Here's my edit of fun but practical Valentine's gifts for your loved ones. I've tried to include a good mix for him and her! Hope you like them. 1. Personalised leather toiletry bag £26.74, Etsy. 2. Off to the gym kit £25, Amara. 3. Print £32.00, Homeplace....
Small steps to a better 2019
Happy New Year! I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas and New Year. I make new years resolutions every year and if I'm really honest I never fully carry them through, or if I do, they only last a few months before I'm back in the old routine! So this Year I've...
Dealing with Imposter Syndrome as a Blogger & Influencer
Hello! It's been about 8 weeks since I wrote my last blog post and now I'm sat here staring at the keyboard with no clue as to what I'm going to say! Maybe, I tell myself, it's writers block? But no, I've done lots in the past 8 weeks that I could tell you about but...
How I switch off and unwind with Christy
I often get asked how I find a balance between work and family life and how I manage to switch off and unwind. In all honesty it is something that I'm constantly working on. There just isn't enough hours in the day, I'm sure most of you know that feeling so well! I...
6 Podcasts that I love listening to
I love nothing more than starting my day, walking the dog and listening to a good podcast. It’s the 1st hour of my day once I’ve dropped the kids off and it sets me up nicely. There are so many different ones out there, as well as entertaining, they can be educational...
Picnicware essentials
Photo credit - Royal Doulton. Summer is finally here and I don't know about you but I really can’t get enough of this gorgeous weather at the minute. The garden has become my new dining room, the bbq has never been so in demand! Waking up to sunshine makes me feel...
Live uncorked with Campo Viejo – Girls night in
Save this to Pinterest to view at a later date. Can you believe that we're into March already? That's almost a quarter of the way through the year! For me January & February have to be the most miserable months. The weather is cold, wet and grey, the nights are...
The camera equipment I use to take photos for my blog and Instagram plus a free download
A photo speaks a thousand words especially when uploading to social media sites like Instagram and Pinterest and also if you have a blog or you are thinking about starting one. Creating beautiful visuals will make a huge difference to the quality of your content. I've...
5 changes I’m making to kick start 2018
If you read my last blog post, 5 self improvements and advice I would have given to myself 12 months ago you will know there are certain things I would have done differently last year. So I thought today I would talk about goals for the coming year. I've decided that...
5 self improvements & Advice I would have given to myself 12 months ago
Hi everyone, I hope you've all had a fabulous Christmas and a wonderful New Year. I haven't blogged as much as I wanted to over the past few weeks, mainly because I've been in total Christmas relaxation mode and enjoying precious time with my family which has just...
The hotel that cured me – The Hilton London Bankside – Review
I'm not sure if I've mentioned this before but from the age of 19 to 24 I worked as Cabin crew for Virgin Atlantic. I had the best time and visited the most amazing places that I probably would never have got to see if it wasn't for doing that job, I'm so grateful for...
Simple, stylish Christmas gift wrapping ideas
Hola! How are you all? Things have been a bit manic lately so apologies for this blog post been published a day later than usual. It’s such a busy time of year isn’t it and everything always seems to happen at once! So how’s your Christmas shopping coming along? I’m...