Prepare For Christmas Sooner Rather Than Later

April 1, 2022 in Lifestyle
Now that Thanksgiving has come and gone, it is time to set our sights on the next big holiday. We are, of course, talking about Christmas. The jolliest time of year is almost upon us with just over a month today, and if you haven’t started preparing yourself or your home yet, now is the time to start. If you are struggling on how best to do this, we’ve got some advice down below to help you out. Stock Up On Food Pic Link The festive season is so busy that you should make sure you are stocking up on food when you do your shops. Buying a little extra each week is going to be helpful when Christmas finally rolls around, and you aren’t dishing out hundreds on the ‘big shop’. You also want to do this in case the weather takes a turn for the worse. There is nothing worse than being stuck in your house with no food and not being able to get outside. Obviously, you aren’t going to be able to do this with items like bread and milk. But, items that are in jars, cans, chocolate, treats for the holidays and things like this are all items that you can do this with. Just make sure that you are putting them away and not eating them as you go along! Trust us, we know the temptation. The Right Equipment What a nightmare it would be if you cook your turkey on Christmas day only to find that you don’t have the proper equipment to carve it with. You don’t want your partner to be hacking away at it with a blunt knife, so make sure you get yours ready for the day. A company like Global Knives will have a wide selection available so that you can get the right knife for the job. You also need to make sure that you have enough plates, bowls, serving bowls, silverware, etc. to go around! We know that this seems obvious, but you don’t want an extra guest to turn up on the day and you not have enough plates. This is why you should always have some extra because you never know who is going to come to dinner. Don’t Leave Your Shopping To The Last Minute Image Location It can be quite stressful preparing for the holiday season, so you need to try and alleviate some of this stress by doing your shopping as you go along. We mean your Christmas present shopping, and we know that a lot of people can leave this as late as Christmas Eve. The only problem with doing it this way is that you might find a lot of the stores are sold out of many items on your list. This disappoints a large sum of people every year, and to avoid being one of these, you need to make sure you are doing this early. Hopefully, after reading this article, you are feeling inspired to get prepared for the festive season that is fast approaching. Use these tips, and you will have a stress free, or at least reduced month.

Now that Thanksgiving has come and gone, it is time to set our sights on the next big holiday. We are, of course, talking about Christmas. The jolliest time of year is almost upon us with just over a month today, and if you haven’t started preparing yourself or your home yet, now is the time to start. If you are struggling on how best to do this, we’ve got some advice down below to help you out. Stock Up…

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Cricut Maker Cutting Machine with quilt blocks

At the end of last year I bravely decided to attend a sewing workshop run by a talented local sewer to make my own Christmas stocking and despite having a phobia of sewing machines I really enjoyed the session so when the lady decided to run a quilting for beginners course I decided I wanted to face my fear head on and learn how to quilt! At our first session, I was introduced to the prospect of measuring and cutting…

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If, like me, you started a new relationship after the Corona virus hit then your last few months of dating might have been a little different to previous relationships. Instead of going out to restaurants and seeing movies you’ve probably ended up doing more low-key things and finding ways to have fun together whilst avoiding the risks of crowds. My relationship started during lockdown so we didn’t actually meet in person for almost 3 months! During these 2 months we…

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joggers in the woods in autumn

Just because the temperature is dropping, it’s darker and more likely to rain doesn’t mean that you should give up on your outdoor exercise routine in the Autumn. Although it might be tempting to use the weather as an excuse to take a break, with the right kit there really isn’t a reason to stay at home. Keeping dry and comfortable is key especially in the colder weather. One of the easiest mistakes is to wear too much when exercising…

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Review: Rebel Chocolate Lactose-Free Bar

March 28, 2022 in Food & Drink
Colombian Milk Chocolate from Rebel Chocolate

Since the start of the year, spurred on by my own weight loss journey, I have been learning more and more about nutrition and specialist diets. In fact, I have just successfully completed a Diploma in Nutrition and Weight loss, so when I heard that there was a company out there making a chocolate with an improved nutritional profile I wanted to learn more. Rebel Chocolate has an ethos; to reject the norm through innovative thinking – maximise the good and…

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Review: Prestige Flowers Mother’s Day Bouquet

March 25, 2022 in Lifestyle, Reviews
Mother's Day Bouquet from Prestige Flowers

Have you started planning for Mother’s Day yet? I know it’s still a couple of weeks away but there’s no time like the present to start thinking about treating mum on the 31st March. This year was a big year for my mum as she turned 60 and we organised several special events to celebrate including a family meal out, a trip to Lisbon and an exciting Murder Mystery day on the Belmond British Pullman train.

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How to Maintain Meal Planning During the Summer

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Knowing what to do with Christmas leftovers is easy enough. Even if the weather is too grim to go anywhere, you can still separate the turkey and veg into boxes and make something up on the spot, which can help you save money in the kitchen. However, things change when the summer rolls around. Rather than being stuck inside, you’re out, you’re doing things, you’re seeing people and basking in the sunshine. As fun as this is, it also means…

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Celebrating 10 years of giffgaff

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giffgaff is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, happily coinciding with their 7th consecutive year of being nominated as Which? recommended mobile network provider – this making them the highest scorer in its history. giffgaff (a Scottish expression meaning, you give me something, I give you something back) was founded in 2009 based on the belief that there is a better way to do mobile and boasts a consumer-centric approach that puts members at the heart of the brand’s offering and…

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ZeroWater Filter Jug

For a long time, my husband has been a water filter fanatic. He just loves them. I, on the other hand, have been a bit dubious regarding the actual effectiveness of water filters and have thought of them as merely a way to make tap water more expensive! As I have tried my best to give up sugar over the last year and a half (I was totally addicted to Pepsi Max and drank 2 litres a day!) when I…

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