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• Why Curry is Good for You and How to Get Your Kids Into It

  

  “Wait, what? Curry can be good for me? And my kids might eat it?” This is a pretty common response to this kind of headline, but it really shouldn’t be. Read more

  Posted on 06 November 2019 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Why and How We All Need to Talk About Death More

  

  As we approach halloween, images connected to Día de los Muertos are everywhere. But Día de los Muertos is incredibly different from halloween. Read more

  Posted on 06 November 2019 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Top Interior Design Blogs for Home Inspiration

  

  Your home is your castle. And these days, where possible, many of us are doing up and extending our current homes rather than enduring the tribulations of... Read more

  Posted on 06 November 2019 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• How I'm Getting Organised For Christmas!

  

  *This post contains affiliate links Now that Hallowe'en is out of the way and November is here, my mind is firmly focused on one thing and one thing... Read more

  Posted on 04 November 2019 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Christmas Gift Guide 2019

  

  Well I can hardly believe it's that time of year again already but here we are - it's time for the 2019 Christmas Gift Guides! Read more

  Posted on 04 November 2019 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• How to Choose the Right Car for Your Family

  

  When it comes to your family, you want to make sure you do as much as you can to help them and make the right choices for them. Finding the right car can be a... Read more

  Posted on 29 October 2019 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• 10 Reasons To Love Halloween

  

  Hallowe'en has always been one of my favourite times of year - second only to Christmas, but it seems that I'm in the minority as most people I know just... Read more

  Posted on 28 October 2019 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Ways to Cosy Up Your Home This Autumn/Winter

  

  With the colder months now approaching and autumn in full swing, we’re swapping t-shirt weather and swimming in the sea with warm blankets and days indoors. Read more

  Posted on 25 October 2019 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Perfect Autumnal Movie Night Treats With Studio

  

  *This post was written as part of our ongoing Studio Ambassadorship and therefore is an advert. All words and opinions are my own. Read more

  Posted on 21 October 2019 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Oh Canada! Rockies, eTA's, Maples, and Mounties

  

  Travelling to new places is something both Jon and I love, and there are several countries we have discussed visiting, with one or two cropping up regularly... Read more

  Posted on 21 October 2019 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• The Top 4 Treatments for Asthma - How Effective Are They?

  

  *Guest post Whilst children who suffer from asthma often exhibit similar symptoms, treatments for the condition vary and there is no one single perfect treatmen... Read more

  Posted on 19 October 2019 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• What to Do When Your Child is Struggling in School

  

  There is nothing as heartbreaking as watching a young child struggle with their homework day-in and day-out. But what is the best way you as a parent can suppor... Read more

  Posted on 19 October 2019 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• What's On Offer At Crealy This Halloween?

  

  If you're a Devon local or planning on visiting for the Half term, then one place you simply have to visit is Crealy Theme Park and Resort. Read more

  Posted on 17 October 2019 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Gift Inspiration For The Men In Your Life

  

  There's no denying that Christmas is well & truly on its way, and my focus has been very much on getting the gifts sorted! Without doubt, I find the men in my... Read more

  Posted on 15 October 2019 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Your Guide to Lipstick Finishes

  The finish of your lipstick can totally transform your look. While glosses are fun and flirty, matte lipsticks make for a bold, daring look — which finished loo... Read more

  Posted on 10 October 2019 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Our Visit To Puy Du Fou

  

  *AD Disclosure - Our accommodation, park entrance tickets, meals and flights were paid for in return for an honest review. All words and opinions are my own. Read more

  Posted on 07 October 2019 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• My Travel Bucket List

  

  *Collaborative post As somebody who was bitten by the travel bug later in life, there are so many places I'd love to visit in the world that I've yet to visit. Read more

  Posted on 04 October 2019 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Our Kitchen Mini-Makeover with Studio

  

  *AD - This post was written as part of my ongoing paid ambassadorship with Studio. All words and opinions are my own. I feel like all I've heard lately is how... Read more

  Posted on 02 October 2019 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Me & Mine In September

  

  Can you BELIEVE that it's already the end of September?! I feel as though 2019 has been quite the "Blink and you missed it" sort of year. Read more

  Posted on 30 September 2019 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Siblings In September

  

  I almost didn't bother writing a Siblings post this month. But I decided just now to have a quick look back at how many Siblings posts I've written on my blog... Read more

  Posted on 27 September 2019 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION