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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