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…
We all know I love a good pair of boots, I’ve blogged about it a fair few times recently, so this post will come as no surprise. If you’re investing in a pair of boots, nine times out of ten, they will be pricier than shoes, so why not take a look at this fab Buying Bible from Jones the Bootmaker. What are your favourite…
When it comes to the gym, I always dread going, despite being a member for over five years now, but it when comes to going out for a run, I can’t usually wait! It then made me think about what was better… the gym or going out for a run and Kudos Sports have pretty much summed up my thoughts in this infographic. What do…
When it comes to having breakfast vs. no breakfast I’ve only just started having breakfast every day in the past year or so! I used to hate the thought of it, and would wait to snack at 11ish or even go all the way til lunch without despite being told numerous times that it wasn’t doing my body any favours! Nutritionists advise breakfast should be eaten…