Earlier this year I decided: new year, new bed. It was time to ditch the double and elevate our sleep experience. So what went wrong? The bed frame was alright, the mattress was a right fail. This post contains gifted product from SIMBA. All text, […]
Just where did last year go?! Here’s a roundup of events that defined my 2023, and what hopes I have for the future. It’s not too late for this, right? A lot can happen in a year. A whole lot of nothing can happen too! […]
Big Church Festival 2023 has come and gone — so what was it like? And should you get tickets for next year? A few weeks ago my family and I attended our first Big Church Festival and it didn’t disappoint. Attracting upwards of 30,000 Christian […]
SPONSORED POST in collaboration with VERY.CO.UK. Opinions and all words & images are my own. With Christmas in sight, now’s a great time to start thinking about your festive social calendar and those all important outfits. I’ve partnered with Very.co.uk to showcase my own style […]
I’ve had a baby so how am I now infertile? That’s the question I’ve asked myself since receiving the shock diagnosis of Primary Ovarian Insufficiency — the chronic health condition that introduced me to the menopausal world of HRT. Despite being able to naturally conceive, […]
We made a visit to the Emma Bridgewater factory in Stoke-on-Trent, where we got to see heritage workmanship come together with eclectic design that makes this British brand so desired. Nothing screams ‘living my best forty-year-old life’ like the thrill of a factory tour. The […]
Today we’re looking at a high performance vacuum cleaner from the brand who knows Hoovering best. AD. This post contains gifted product and affiliate linking which may earn me a small commission, at no cost to you. Thanks to HOOVER DIRECT. All wording and images […]
Today we begin our mini-series looking at ways to reduce period plastic, starting with the Reusable Applicator from tampon brand, Lil-lets. AD. This post contains gifted product from LIL-LETS. All wording and images are my own. Picking up your period products with your supermarket shop […]
Years of unsuccessful attempts to fall pregnant led to fertility investigation. What was causing our secondary infertility? I thought I’d need a simple fix – I wasn’t prepared for the barren reality. For so long, having kids never interested me. I never imagined myself being […]
It’s not all about the midlife crisis! Here’s a list of reasons why turning 40 is a good thing. It’s my birthday next month and it’s the big 4-0. I’m not quite sure how it’s happened but apparently you don’t stay a thirty-something forever. (And […]
It’s the season of goodwill and time to don your Christmas jumper, so spread the festive cheer with a charity supporting sweater. AD. This post contains gifted product from JUVENILE ARTHRITIS RESEARCH. All wording and images are my own. This week our little school wraps […]
What’s it like living with secondary infertility? Here’s just 15 ways secondary infertility is always on my mind. Trying for your second baby is a different game, especially when this time round you’re infertile. Infertility is a couple struggling to start a family. A person […]
