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A Graduate’s Guide to the Perfect Interview Outfit! *

It’s super stressful when you’re an upcoming graduate. after all of those hours spent juggling late nights at the library for revision, spending hours meeting that 10,000-word target for your dissertation, and trying to find a job to walk into after graduation can get a bit too much. Not to mention that part-time job and trying to have some sort of a social life. When…

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Learning How to Cook the Italian Way with Danilo Cortellini and Crosta & Mollica *

A few weeks back I was treated to a day of cookery with Danilo Cortellini, the head chef at the Italian Embassy, Crosta & Mollica who supply the finest bakery products and artisan specialities that Italy have to offer over here in the UK and the Waitrose Cookery School in King’s Cross. I always worry that I’m going to make a fool of myself at these…

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Time Traveling Back 67 Million Years to see Dinosaurs in the Wild *

I literally am struggling so much to put into words how much I loved this morning out with the Love Pop Up London crew! In fact, I loved it so much that I booked tickets to go back six days later with Mike so he could experience it and I am planning a return with my parents. I’ve told all my friends, family and neighbours…

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Getting my Bake Off at The Big London Bake, Tooting *

I always love baking, but I’m not that great at it to be honest with you. What I see in my head never happens with my hands so I’m usually pretty disappointed with my final product. I’ve only really mastered the Creme Egg Brownie and even then I use a packet brownie mix so it’s pretty much cheating! I’ve tried to conquer macaroons, blondies, chocolate…

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Get More Out of London with the Time Out More Card *

I love London, if you haven’t already guessed that. There is always something new to do, something new to see or something new to eat, which can end up working out pretty pricey if you try to keep up. I’m a sucker for planning days out with event tickets, meals and then a few drinks which I maybe shouldn’t by as we’re looking to buy…

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Four Benefits of Student Accommodation When Planning to Travel After Uni *

Student accommodation comes in many different shapes and forms. However, one standard is that it tends to be far more affordable than trying to find a place alone in an unfamiliar town or city. Also, there are often features or facilities provided that suit students more than they would an older couple. Here are four benefits of student accommodation when you’re planning to go travelling…

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The Plants and Flowers of the FIFA World Cup 2018 *

The FIFA World Cup is finally here and all over the world, millions of us are keeping track of the winners and losers of each round. But how much do you know about the country, its cultures and its national treasures? Suttons, a leading retailer of crocus bulbs, has brought together a collection of this tournament’s top teams to explore their national and native flowers…

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Brits Abroad; Are we Really that Clumsy Abroad? *

The ABTA Holiday Habits report from 2017 has stated that the number of people travelling abroad on holiday increased from 55% to a high of 57% which doesn’t really surprise with such great deals on flights these days! As travelling becomes more of a lifestyle necessity than a luxury, I’ve teamed up with TRUE Solicitors LLP, accident at work claims specialists, to investigate whether us…

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I'm Squibb Vicious, better known as Haydy!
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