Bazaar Bag Review
I was sent a Bazaar bag from Beanbag Bazaar a while ago for inclusion in a feature but we love it so much that I felt it definitely deserved a standalone review. It’s been used daily since we received...
View ArticleFlower Power From Startrite
I think my daughters already own more shoes than I do, mostly passed on from their cousins and the occasional impulse buy and I do try to ensure they have at least one pair at all times from a...
View ArticleHilton Birmingham Metropole Review
Last month we stayed at The Hilton Birmingham Metropole for a short break before travelling to Alton Towers for a special party. On arrival at the hotel we were greeted by a rather odd sight.. Hundreds...
View ArticleAfter School Snacking
A little while ago I chatted with a few people on social media about the amount of food my 3yr old eats in the afternoon. Leaving school she is ravenous even though she has had a filling lunch before...
View ArticleFrom Garden To Plate At The Newbridge On Usk
A few weeks ago we were invited to A Garden To Plate cookery demonstration and lunch at The Newbridge On Usk. I’d never visited the hotel before although I have stayed at The Celtic Manor which is part...
View ArticleFairyhill – A Restaurant With Rooms
When it comes to writing reviews of hotels and restaurants every now and again you get a chance to stay somewhere which is actually blissful. Fairyhill is that place. Luxury and comfort in the most...
View ArticleAn Afternoon Tea Masterclass At The Celtic Manor
Recently I was invited to attend an afternoon tea cookery demonstration at The Celtic Manor. I love afternoon tea, the prettiness of the tiny cakes, the delicate sandwiches and the endless cups of tea....
View ArticleThe kCook – Hot Chocolate Recipe
I was recently sent a kCook from Kenwood to review and create some recipes. If you don’t know much about the kCook, it’s a really clever product. It’s a neat, compact machine which takes up very little...
View ArticleSlow Cooker BBQ Chinese Chicken
I’ve been sent a range of sauces from Lee Kum Kee to try out. If you haven’t yet tried products from Lee Kum Kee let me tell you a bit about them: LKK was established in 1888 so it has a rather...
View ArticleThe Pemberton Beefeater Review
Last month we visited the newly refurbished Pemberton Beefeater restaurant in Parc Pemberton, Llanelli. It had been quite a long time since I had last visited a Beefeater pub so I was interested to see...
View ArticleTop Toys Autumn 2015
Living in a house with a nearly 4year old and a 2yr old there is always a hefty pile of toys strewn about. Every few months we have a bit of a re shuffle which ends up with some bags of book and toys...
View ArticleSuperskin With Liz Earle
*I am a member of Mumsnet Bloggers Network Research panel, a group of bloggers who have volunteered to review products, services, events and brands for Mumsnet. I have not paid for the product or to...
View ArticleNutri Ninja Review & Super Smoothie Recipe
I was recently sent a Nutri Ninja blender to try out at home. The Nutri Ninja Blender BL450 has a powerful 900 watt motor and it breaks down the whole fruit and vegetables so all of the goodness goes...
View ArticleSquash, Sweet Potato & Coconut Autumn Soup
As much as I like Summer and the warm, balmy evenings… HA I live in Wales who am I kidding? I really embrace Autumn. I’m all for snuggly jumpers, fleecy throws, steamed puddings and SOUP. I picked up a...
View ArticleBaking Fun With Homesense
We love spending time looking around our local Homesense store. Izzy in particular likes choosing unusual popcorns and treats for our movie nights! Recently we took a look at some of their baking...
View ArticleA Luxury Break At The Celtic Manor & A Chance To Win Afternoon Tea
We were recently invited to review a night and dinner at The Celtic Manor and what a stay it was. Stepping in to The Celtic Manor is like entering a haven of luxury and calm. The lobby is impressive...
View ArticleGlobe Trotting With Glorious Soups
Ah it’s been such a long time since I experienced exotic food in balmy temperatures. The last time we travelled abroad was around four years ago and that was a fairly tame trip to Portugal in Winter to...
View ArticleGlorious Soup Adventures December
In December amongst all the heavy, indulgent dishes we also enjoyed some lighter lunches in the form of Glorious soups. We have both discovered that they are perfect for work lunches and stop us...
View ArticleTake Me Away – Glorious Soup Adventures
I’m back again to talk to you about the Glorious Soups we have been enjoying lately. It has been a long month of awful colds and viruses at our house. The weather was dismal and damp..it was...
View ArticleLocke & Remedy Cardiff Review
When I was invited to review Locke & Remedy in Cardiff I had high expectations. I had heard lots of good things and from following their social media accounts I had seen plenty of photos of their...
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