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Getting Summer Ready! *

So we have had some of the signs of summer over the past weeks; sunshine, beer gardens, topless men in parks and then crazy downpours. Typical English weather right! So whilst the sun was out, I took a trip over to Battersea Park for a car show and was stumped with what to wear. I mean, what does a girl wear in twenty-six-degree heat to…

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Behind the Scenes at Glastonbury

When it comes to festivals the first one that pops to mind for a lot of people would be Glastonbury; Glastonbury Festival was held intermittently from 1970 until 1981; since then, it has been held every year, except for “fallow years” taken every five years, intended to give the land, local population, and organisers a break. Glastonbury is that one festival most people dream of going…

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Thom Foole’s House Party

If you’re looking for a slightly crazy night out where plenty of laughter is guaranteed, and a bloody good burger is also on the cards then a night at Thom Foole’s House Party with a Lucky Chip burger is the one for you! So where does all this happen, I hear you ask? The Old Queens Head on Essex Road, Islington. We thought we’d give the…

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National Sandwich Week

This week is British Sandwich Week (8 to 14 May) and we in the UK absolutely love sarnies. We spent £7.85bn on them last year and love sarnies has compiled the 10 biggest reasons why we all love the ultimate food to go – the sandwich. Convenience – It is the easiest thing in the world to buy for lunch. Independent shops, cafés, and supermarkets…

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Healthy Roots, Upminster

Last weekend we headed back to my parents house to puppy sit and we thought with the sun shining it’d be a great time to head into the High Street to try Healthy Roots. Healthy Roots does exactly what it says on the tin, it’s delicious homemade healthy meals! I’d had a personal training session on Friday night and we’d been to Fitness Rocks Circuits…

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THE DEATH OF THE PICTURE FRAME?

Did you know that over two-thirds of the UK (68%) admit that they don’t keep a physical photo album anymore but 61% fear that they could lose years of memories if technology failed them? Did you know that on average 380 billion photos are taken per year and 300 million per day are uploaded to Facebook yet 66% of people haven’t printed a photo in the…

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Things to do in London

When it comes to visiting London there is so much to do, so I’ve picked five up and coming events just in case you ever get stuck for ideas! First up is the Hampton Court Flower Show; The largest flower show in the world is held every June at Hampton Court Palace, and here you will find a variety of show gardens, talks, marquees and demonstrations…

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Pothecary Gin

When it comes to spirits I’m not a huge drinker of them but I do always love to try them in case I find my next favourite tipple so when the guys over at Pothecary Gin offered me a bottle I thought ‘Why not?!’ The bottle itself is lush, we’re actually going to put a candle in it when we’re done with the gin as…

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I'm Squibb Vicious, better known as Haydy!
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