Category: Lifestyle
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Romantic Date Night at Home: Cosy Ideas for a Special Evening
Sometimes the best romantic weekend doesn’t involve going away at all. No expensive hotel, no suitcase, and definitely no rushing to catch a train! With a bit of effort, you can turn an ordinary evening at home into something rather special. I’m a hopeless romantic, but I don’t think romance has to cost a fortune.…
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Tips for Evaluating Your Life
Taking stock of your life doesn’t have to mean making dramatic changes. Here are my reflections and practical goal-setting tips for reviewing what’s working, deciding what matters and making small changes at your own pace. October 19th was #EvaluateYourLifeDay so I guess today is as good a day as any to look at where I…
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Halloween at Home: Cosy Decorations, Treats & Fright Night Ideas
Halloween isn’t just for kids! I’ve always loved the atmosphere of autumn, but once my children got older and started making their own plans, going all out for one evening didn’t seem quite worth the effort. Especially when I didn’t even know whether we’d get any trick-or-treaters! 😂 So I decided to make Halloween a…
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It’s a Goodshed to be in Barry
Looking for places to explore in Barry? Here’s my original experience of Goodsheds, one of the local venues featured in my South Wales days-out writing. This article reflects the venue at the time of my visit, so check current traders and opening times before travelling. I first heard about this ‘little’ project about a year…
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My Secondhand September Pledge
The amount of clothing we throw away has always shocked me. When I first wrote this post in 2020, I came across a statistic about millions of garments being discarded every week. Rather than rely on an old figure, I want to focus on something we can actually do about it: buy less, reuse more…
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Family Film Night for Under £10!
Want a family film night without spending a fortune? Here’s how I made our movie-night tradition special on a tight budget. The offers and prices below were recorded in 2020 and may no longer be available. Since I have written a couple of posts about films/Netflix, it is probably fitting that I should share some…
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To Prep or not to Prep, That is your choice!
Wondering whether meal prepping is worth the effort? I’m sharing my practical food prep tips from busy family life, from chopping ingredients in advance to batch cooking. You don’t need an Instagram-perfect fridge to make it work! Food Prepping, a world phenomenon! It has become a trend in recent years, with people like Joe Wicks…
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My Favourite Places in Wales
Looking for places to visit in Wales? This collection of my favourite South Wales days out includes beaches, castles, parks and family-friendly places we’ve explored over the years. These are personal memories rather than a regularly updated visitor guide. Here are some photos from some of my favourite day trips/holidays in Wales…. Mostly in the…
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Bullying in the Workplace – What should you do?
Workplace bullying isn’t always obvious, and speaking up can be difficult. This is my personal experience alongside warning signs and ideas for documenting concerns and finding support. Your workplace procedures and legal rights may differ depending on your circumstances; this isn’t legal advice. As I left school at the young age of 18, I remember…
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5 Ways to Make the Most of Your Spare Time at Home
Five ideas for making the most of your spare time, from DIY projects and hobbies to reflection, TV recommendations and learning something new.