England has, once again, been plunged into lockdown 2.0. An enforced slumber with people up and down the country facing tougher restrictions. For a little while, we have been thinking of revamping some of the…
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Here is an honest account of my experience travelling in these strange times, including a review of the hotel where we stayed in Paphos (Cyprus). I hope it’s helpful for you. As I write this…
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What’s cooking? We managed to sneak away for my birthday celebration. Hence, this late post. Our original getaway to Turkey was withdrawn the week before travelling due to it being removed from the UK’s travel…
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I have just passed a landmark birthday, my sixtieth. So, how do I feel hitting this number? The stereotypical sixty-year-old of my mother’s generation was expected to collect her bus pass, get a fuss free…
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Up until a few weeks ago, like most people in the UK, we weren’t going out to socialise and there was certainly no reason to get dressed up. But, after Rishi Sunak (our Chancellor in…
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I have unexceptional eyelashes and eyebrows – certainly not long luscious lashes. Actually, my hubby has better eyelashes and eyebrows than me!! In my teens, I made the mistake of over-plucking my eyebrows – skinny…
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Jeans – Finding My Perfect Pair. Life lately…. I’m pretty low maintenance where my hair is concerned and haven’t seen my hairdresser since October ’19. I was just about to book for my usual highlights…
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As we all adjust to our new normal, things seem to have slowed to a calmer pace. There has not been the sudden rush to pile into pubs and restaurants, instead a period of readjustment…
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My family do love their holidays abroad. They don’t have to be massively expensive – in fact, I do like a bargain if it’s on offer. I do, however, insist on a nice place to…
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We decided to tackle our outdoor space as it needed an update and some sprucing up. As well as the garden, some of our decking boards had rotted and were spongy. Those boards taking the…
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