I remember my Mum’s 40th birthday so clearly. Well; I remember the morning after clearly. My poor Mam was the most hungover she’d been in her entire life. Turns out if you’re a single G&T type of girl, drinking seven glasses of wine on an empty stomach isn’t a good Read more…
We all have our favourite holiday/festival/celebration don’t we? I’m not going to lie mine is unashamedly, fervently; Christmas! But for those of you who are all about throwing a full-scale Spooktacular; this post contains my top tips for unique Halloween gifts that’ll have everybody freaking out… in a good way. Read more…
After months of having to cook all my own meals; I’m over the moon that the best restaurants in Tynemouth have opened their doors again. Disclaimer: I don’t actually live in Tynemouth. I’m not quite posh enough. But since it’s ten minutes in a taxi from our front door, it’s Read more…
Finding fun gifts that won’t make them roll their eyes… not as easy as it sounds! Remember the good old days of having a four or five year old? Where you could hand over 50 quid in Smyth’s Toy Superstore and leave with enough plastic crap to convince them you’d Read more…
After another frankly bonkers school year draws to a close, lots of us are looking for extra special gifts for teachers this month. The last two years have seen teachers go above and beyond the call of duty. Teaching from their kitchens and their classrooms, online and in person. They’ve Read more…
Alright folks! Another Mother’s Day has snuck up on us. And with this one happening in lockdown, it’s certainly not going to be like any other we’ve had before. If you want to treat your Mum* to something really special after this tough year, check out my top tips for Read more…
I’ve always been struck a bit by the strange hilarity of dressing up in a new outfit to chop veg and stir gravy in your own kitchen… but that’s what we do every Christmas don’t we? Fair enough Christmas 2020 is not like any other year in living memory… but Read more…
Giving great gifts is something of an art isn’t it? Sometimes it’s not the most lavish gifts that hit the spot. It’s those small thoughtful ones that can really make someone smile. And after the year we’ve all had, there is even more to consider than usual. With so many Read more…
What you doing this weekend guys? Oh really? Staying in you say…? Yep, I thought I’d do the same. If you’re anything like me; your pre-lockdown winter wardrobe was not designed for slobbing on the sofa. Let’s just say my extensive collection of both skinny and high-waisted jeans were making Read more…
I don’t know about you but at the moment I really need to use my clothes to lift my mood. While it’s tempting to stick on a pair of threadbare black leggings and a baggy old hoodie; I find if I just make the effort to put a bit of Read more…