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Shropshire Series: Bishops Castle

When it comes to Shropshire we’re frequent visitors to Bishop’s Castle so I thought this would be the best place to start this mini-series! I’m going to share with you, our favourite five things to do in each of the areas we have visited in Shropshire, so here goes… If you’re heading to Bishop’s Castle then there really is onl one place you should be…

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My Lump Removal Journey

When I mentioned the a few months back on Instagram that I’d been to have my stitches check I got a few questions about what I’d had done so I thought I’d share my rollercoaster of a journey with you… Don’t scroll down if you’re squeamish; there’re a few photos of my stitches! Basically, I had to have a lump removed from the side of…

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Perfect Couples Night In

We are constantly out and about, so when Carabella Gifts offered us the chance to review their Date Night box, we jumped at it! Carabella Gifts  was born out of the endless hours lost in their lives trying to find gifts that feel personal for their loved ones, but at the same time finding a gift that would be useful and indulgent – isn’t that what…

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Sous Vide: You What?!

Many have heard the phrase ‘Sous Vide‘ however few, including myself, know what it actually means and how and why it works; delivering not only fabulous flavours but also consistent perfection time after time. Well I’m here to bring you the answer, and teach you how to do it… Ok maybe not me, I’ve had some expert help from Sous Vide Tools: Sous vide is a…

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Staying Fit Without A Gym Membership

I’m Katie, I like fitness, cake and a little too much nut butter. I’m a realistic person and in 2016 I stopped setting silly fitness/health goals and started being kinder to myself… I understand that most people who take on a gym membership in January will stop using it and for various reasons, not always due to lack of motivation. For example; when the sun…

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Top Pamper Night Tips

Today we have the lovely Leanne from Broke in the Big Smoke sharing her top pamper night tips: It’s cold out and it’s still getting dark at 4pm so it’s the perfect time of year to treat yourself to a bit of a pamper session! Here are my top tips for the perfect pamper evening: Pour yourself some wine (or a soft drink if you…

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Meal Planning for Self Catering

As you all know we’re currently at The Barn for a lovely 10-day trip, but with it being self-catering we had to plan ahead for food and this took a lot of work as we don’t like spending a fortune on food! We had to sit down and see what we had, what wanted and what we could take with us in the car. We…

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3 Tips To Make Valentine’s Day Extra Special

With Valentine’s day just around the corner, it’s a chance for us to do something special. We have the opportunity to make the day great for our husbands, show them how much we care. Take a look at these three tips for the perfect Valentine’s day: Getting The Perfect Gift Buying a gift is always tough, especially when it’s for your husband. Why? Because men…

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I'm Squibb Vicious, better known as Haydy!
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