Langbrook Farm, Havant Hampshire Review

Me and my partner booked a few days away to Hayling Island as a last minute, spur-of-the-moment plan to wind down and reset before Christmas and the New Year. Being unfamiliar with the area, we asked staff at the holiday site we were staying at to recommend the best places to eat on the island or w…

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The Green Man, Easthamstead, Bracknell Review

On Sunday, I had a catch up girly day/night planned with two friends in Bracknell, they both live in Bracknell which is only 20 minutes away from me, and it was easier for me to stay over one of theirs instead of me trying to find space for two at mine, plus Bracknell has a bigger bowling alley tha…

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Foodies Christmas Gift Guide 2020

One of my favourite things about Christmas is the food! Come on, who wouldn't agree? When else can we eat chocolate every single day of the month (advent calendars), and scoff our faces in tubs of Christmas chocolates without feeling guilty? Let's not forget the turkey and all the trimmings…

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Vegan Christmas Gift Guide 2020

Plant-based diets and Veganism are on the rise more than ever, with  animal welfare,  allergies, weight management, diet trends and environmental concerns being the main reason behind the decision to go green. Last year, with the number of people  claiming to be vegan soaring by 62%, the total number …

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WIN 1 of 5 OGGS Celebration Cakes

Cake today, champagne yesterday - anyone would think there's a party going on! I absolutely love all the prizes I have lined up for you all, but this one especially is standing out to me so much right now! Chocolate and cake - just two words that make my taste buds happy, but add in OGGS two wo…

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DIY Afternoon Tea On A Budget

My Father-in-law celebrated his 58th birthday during lockdown, and during the strange and unknown times, we didn't think too much ahead of what his birthday gift could be. With many shops closed and idea's low on the ground, I came up with the idea of surprise afternoon tea, DIY and budget …

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Date Nights At Home

Dating is so important, but many seem to think dating stops as soon as a relationship starts. I once read an article on a successful 60+ year marriage, where the headline was along the lines of 'Dating was the success behind our 60 year marriage', I went on to read how dating was important,…

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Kinder Bueno Slow Cooker Fudge Recipe

Whilst browsing Facebook a few months ago, I came across a basic slow cooker chocolate fudge recipe and was instantly amazed at two of the things I discovered. One: You can make fudge, at home - EASILY and Two: The slow cooker isn't just for casseroles and stews! Being in a baking mood, I got t…

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5 Stress-Busting Foods

Too often, when we’re buried under a ton of work and personal commitments, we find ourselves binging on comfort food to feel better or de-stress. This is why the term “stress eating” was coined. We’re not literally eating stress, but more like we eat to shoo the stress away or replace stress with y…

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Trying To Be Creative - Tree Inspired Flapjack!

Sometimes in life, some of us are born creative, some of us don't find our creative skills until we're older, and some of us don't find creative skills whatsoever - like me! However, when you become a parent, being creative is something you'll soon have to get use to doing! I'm n…

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Giraffe Restaurant Review.

I recently attended my local Giraffe restaurant located at The Oracle shopping centre in Reading. I had dined at Giraffe when it was fairly new to the town and I must admit I didn't entirely get on well with the dish I selected, however I thought I would give it another go and I'm extremely…

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Halloween with Choc on Choc

Messing around with chocolate in the kitchen one day in 2003, talented inventor Kerr Dunlop and his then recently graduated daughter Flo Broughton was filling rubber moulds shaped as noughts and crosses. The idea was small, that the chocolate used in the moulds would create nice presents for the fa…

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My Cupcake Creation #BettaBakeOff

If you've ever met me, or if you know me, you'll see I'm on the plumper side of life. I've tried diet after diet and I've tried to cut out the 'bad' things, but I must have the worlds biggest sweet tooth, to date, the longest a 'diet' has lasted for me has been t…

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Joe's Tea Co - One For The Tea Lovers

When Joe's Tea got in touch asking if I would like to review some of their tea's in time for Christmas I done a little investigating on Joe because I had never heard of the company before, but the description and images featured on the website made me feel like I should of known about Joe&#…

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Making A Change For The Better..

When I was a child, you would get told certain things, but have no care. We got told not to throw rubbish, I did behind my parent's back, we got told not to swallow chewing gum, I did when no one was looking, we got told things that we disobeyed. Now I am older, I realise now I should of listen…

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Pom-Bear Zoo Friends Review

When Pom-Bear got in touch telling us about their new animal shaped Zoo Friends range we was excited to find out we was being sent a few packets of 6 to test out! Spud is a fan of Pom-Bear and giving their nutritional values I don't mind him having them. Pom-Bear are very well known for their be…

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Nando's Restaurant Review

When me and Helen from Mummy to the Max headed off to our weekend away in London for BritMums Live 2013 in June we had pre-planned most of our weekend activities, this included our Friday night dinner. I started speaking to Helen a few month's ago, every now and again she would message me infor…

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Pocket Money Treats For Your Mum

If you need to stretch your pocket money but do not want to compromise on quality this Mother’s Day, turn to The Jelly Bean Factory®. Their fabulously fruity Gourmet Jelly Bean Sweet Hearts (RRP £1.50 for 95g) and Gourmet Jelly Bean Heart Beats  (RRP £1.50 for 95g) make a refreshing change to perfume…

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Rocky Limited Edition Double Choc Orange Review

Fox's biscuits have done the deed on me, I am on a diet Fox's, what are you doing to me! If you have no clue what I am talking about, take a seat, sit down and prepare yourselves for what I am about to tell you! Fox's have only gone and released a limited edition Rocky bar, the flavour …

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Byron Bay Cookies Review

I've seen many post on other blog's reviewing Byron Bay Cookies, whilst reading their spectacular post my mouth dribbles, I am a big food lover and I will be the first to admit I have about 10 sweet tooth's! There is just no fun in fruit and veg, OK maybe a banana split but otherwise yo…

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