My reflections for other brides-to-be… It’s just over one month since we said I do and we are still firmly inside our post wedding bubble… many newlyweds might say nothing changes, but for us life has got so much nicer. Being married to each other feels different, feels magical… I’ve been saying to so manyContinue reading “Living in a bridal bubble…”
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Why I’m not ashamed to be a budget bride, and neither should you…
Plus my tips for finding those bridal bargains… As a 2024 bride, my social media feeds are full of incredibly extravagant weddings, luxurious hen parties, boujee bridal showers and exotic honeymoon locations. Maybe it’s just the algorithm doing me dirty, but it’s so easy to become disillusioned when you’re a bride on a budget andContinue reading “Why I’m not ashamed to be a budget bride, and neither should you…”
All the reasons why the XL bully ban is keeping me awake at night…
If you’ve been living under a rock over the past few months, you’d be forgiven for missing the news on XL Bullies in England and Wales… but the reality is you probably haven’t. Especially if you’re a dog owner. And even more so if you’re the owner of a pup that might get caught upContinue reading “All the reasons why the XL bully ban is keeping me awake at night…”
When did living become so unrealistic?
In 2023, the expectation to live your very best life at all times doesn’t seem to be limited to our smartphone screens. We’ve evolved from just posting pictures of our carefully filtered and edited lives to feeling a huge sense of overwhelm when it comes to our realities. We can no longer hide behind ourContinue reading “When did living become so unrealistic?”
What a difference a year makes…
They say a lot can happen in a year and, well, I reckon they are pretty bang on! For anyone who follows me on Instagram, or here on the blog, will know that this time last year, I was about to enter the hardest six months I’d had in a very long time. We wereContinue reading “What a difference a year makes…”
Diary of a CEO Live: a review
Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the past few months, you won’t have been able to avoid the global phenomenon that is Steven Bartlett. He commands attention through every medium possible. His number one podcast is now releasing two full episodes a week, is available to watch on YouTube, AND is being playedContinue reading “Diary of a CEO Live: a review”
Eat the frog – a principle to beat procrastination
When one of the directors I work with revealed his quote to live by was “Eat the frog” – I had no idea it would lead to a whole new way of working. It wasn’t until a month later, when one of my closest friends (that’s you Rochelle!) revealed she had started a book calledContinue reading “Eat the frog – a principle to beat procrastination”
The holy grail of happiness…
Are you happy? It’s a question we all get asked from time to time. It’s become a concept, rather than a feeling, and it is banded around in memes, inspirational quotes, adverts and tv shows. It’s a state of emotion that we are all constantly striving for. But, in this modern, complicated era, do weContinue reading “The holy grail of happiness…”
Chapter 35 – Another trip around the sun
On 23 April, I turned 35… Yup, that’s halfway through another decade… now that’s a crazy thought!! I don’t know about you, but I always find my birthdays a very reflective time – it’s like having my very own new year. I look back on the things I’ve done in the last twelve months, andContinue reading “Chapter 35 – Another trip around the sun”
Tips for a new stepmom
Stepfamilies are the fastest-growing family type in the UK, with an estimated one in three of all families being part of one. I grew up with a stepdad, and I’ve been a stepmom for the last seven years. While it’s a really beautiful role to take on, it can also be damn hard, so I’veContinue reading “Tips for a new stepmom”
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