First off, I just want to say Haydy I hope you’re having a nice break. I’m not at all jealous. Countryside, fresh air and a hot tub. Sounds like utter heaven. So you better be making the most of it and having some serious ‘RnR’. Now on to why I’m actually here and that is to blog. I was going to do a blog on…

I have such an amazingly talented friend that comes over monthly to paint my nails in any design I want, she’s always up for the challenge and I thought it’d be cool to share them with you. They started off pretty tame, with these to match the colours of my London Marathon running vest. I then decided to up the stakes a little and asked for…

Lots of us have bucket lists. I’ve got my 30 before 30 list. Last year saw me whizz through lots of the items on the list, and I now have only a few left to cross off. This got me thinking about what to do next. Do I want a 40 before 40? And would I be more daring with the things that might go…

During January I undertook Water Aid #JustWater Challenge, whereby I drink #justwater and nothing else for 4 weeks. To say it has been challenging would be an understatement. As an avid tea-drinker and a squash with water kind of girl, to drink just naked water has been tough. Especially first thing in the morning!! There is nothing I hate more than being faced with a…

They say you learn something new every day, and I’m sure this will be tour new fact for today; what you have for breakfast can alter the way you sleep! Silentnight sleep expert Dr Nerina Ramlakhan said: “”Eating breakfast within 30 minutes after waking up is one of my golden rules. So many people who struggle to get out of bed skip breakfast and become…

The Scottish capital, Edinburgh, is one of the most popular travel destinations in Europe. It’s an exciting and historic place that has much to offer visitors of all ages. No matter what time of year, Edinburgh has something going on to entertain locals and visitors alike. When you visit Edinburgh, there are certain things you should do and places you should visit to help ensure…

There are some items that no cook should be without. These are the items that are most useful and save the most time. So, make sure you populate your kitchen with them if you haven’t already. A Slow Cooker If you’re a lazy chef, there’s no better tool than the slow cooker. Slow cookers allow you to throw in some ingredients and then sit back…

When it comes to going on holiday we all look for certain things to tick certain boxes, for me I’m all about winter weekend trips, filled with good food and culture, but for a lot of people it’s sun and sand! I have a very long list, probably as long as I am, of cities I want to visit, and amazing places within those cities…