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Not long now until Valentine’s Day, do you love it? Or hate it? I love buying people I love presents, so I am so up for any excuse to do just that. Obviously, I don’t mind receiving the odd little treat too! Here are some lovely things that you could drop hints about, or be less tactful and email this …
If you are a regular reader you may have heard that I went on an awesome press trip to Monaco/Cannes a couple of weeks ago with Bridgestone Tyres. I have already shared lots of lovely pictures and a video, so now I will reveal all about the product we were there to see. We had been told it was the launch of a …
Disney, the iconic filmmaker, has been entertaining us all with their wonderful stories, encased in their very own brand of magic, for 93 years. Now, by launching their #HealthilyEverAfter campaign, Disney is encouraging us all to live a healthier lifestyle and develop healthy habits that will last a lifetime. So many amazing Disney characters can become role models and encourage healthy habits …
A few weeks before Christmas I was invited on a press trip to the French Riveria by Bridgestone Tyres. I was lucky to travel to Rome with them last year and doubly blessed to receive this invitation too. Last Tuesday, I set off to begin my adventure and I wanted to share it with you. I will post more about …
2015 was a big year for my blog, I wanted to reflect on some of the lovely things that happened during the year, so I will not forget what a difference blogging made to our lives. In terms of cold hard stats I am a bad blogger and don’t record them, which makes talking about growth difficult. I do know …
I love Christmas and I adore a good Christmas advert. The Man on the Moon and Mogg have gone head to head, I was on Mogg’s side! I didn’t think there could be space in my heart for another advert, until I saw Vision Direct‘s online Christmas advert ‘A Pug’s Christmas’. This cute little Pug had me from first glance! How sweet …
Being a parent is the most wonderful thing that has ever happened to me, but it is also the biggest responsibility I have ever had. I wanted to be a mummy for so long and when Baby finally arrived the feeling was overwhelming. I finally had my long wished for baby, but also I had her future in my hands. As …
I have a very poor skincare routine, I think it is a bit of a stretch to actually call it a routine. As I am approaching 40 (18 months to go!) I have realised that I need to start caring for my skin a lot better, if I don’t want to end up looking like a Shar Pei. I was very …
I really don’t drink enough water. I drink so much, but it is always tea, chai latte or fizzy diet drinks. My issue is that I really dislike the taste of water. I can end up feeling a little dehydrated as tea is a diuretic; my doctor told me that for every cup of tea you have you need 2 cups …
I was recently asked to review a Polar Loop activity tracker. I have been terrible at keeping active recently and so thought this project could be just what I need to get into a routine where activity plays a more significant part than it does now. There are so many activity trackers on the market and I already own a fitbit, …
Moving aboard is a very complex undertaking. Unfortunately it is not often like the Rom Coms, where the lead decides she needs a new life and jets off to start it immediately, with only her hand luggage. Regular readers will know that our little family is moving to France in a little over a year; so we are now starting to …
I was so happy to receive an early Christmas present from Franco Florenzi recently. I had been looking for a new watch and they kindly sent me their Classic Falcone. Franco Florenzi is a British company, which had its birth on a beach in the South West of England. They are all about effortless elegance and their pieces are suitable for all occasions, …
Mr Hubby accepted the Davidstow Ultimate Cheeseboard Challenge, see how he got on! In my opinion, a good strong cheese makes your cheeks tingle and I can tell I’m at my limit when I start to get the attractively named “cheese sweats”. Some people suggest this is a mild allergic reaction, but it’s not unpleasant (just a rosy glow on …
Ooh I do love Christmas! For me, it is definitely my favourite time of year. I remember the full on excitement of being a child at Christmas, and now I get to experience it all again through Baby’s eyes. Especially now she’s a little older and so much more aware of what’s going on. I completely adore trying to find just …
I love nothing more than being cosy and I think this is a love that Baby has inherited. There is something about the dark winter nights that make me want to don my PJs and cuddle up under a throw, preferably with a chai latte, and not emerge until Spring. The lovely people at BHS offered to send Baby a …
Recently Baby has developed a real interest in prams and taking her dolls for walks round the house in her super cheap (and falling apart) pram that we bought a few months ago. She was so happy and excited to receive a new solid wood pram from Mamas & Papas. The Babyplay three in one pram looks great, with it’s spotted …
For so many families with kids, YouTube is part of their lives; whether it is watching other kids open Kinder eggs or learning from educational content, the internet giant helps most of us out on a daily basis. Baby’s first experience of YouTube was sitting with Mr Hubby, before bed, watching In The Night Garden. Now she loves to watch Thomas and Peppa …
Yesterday I rounded up the various sessions I attended at BlogFest, but I have left one session to discuss in more detail. I was lucky enough to attend the self-esteem and blogging round table, chaired by the wonderful Leigh from Headspace Perspective. Picture courtesy of Dove We started by introducing ourselves and giving our reasons for blogging. These were varied, …
In the 21st century our children are more exposed to people from different cultures, countries, religions, ethnicities and abilities than ever before. Helping your child to be accepting of such differences is so important. Children are excited by novelty, playing with new toys and meeting new friends. However, they also thrive on familarity, so it is important to teach them acceptance when they are …
One of the greatest gifts to come from blogging for me has been a passion for photography. I am always looking for ways to improve my skill and create pictures which evoke feelings in others. Pictures that will ensure we will always remember even the most ordinary moments in our lives fondly. I am a fan of the photography skills …
We were asked by FG4 if Baby would like some new clothes. Well, what little girl wouldn’t want new clothes?! We had a peek at their website and found three gorgeous outfits that we knew would look fab on Baby. FG4 is George Davies’ latest fashion brand, which launched internationally in 2011 and recently launched in the UK. George Davies is …
We adore being outdoors and winter doesn’t change that for us. We love to go for walks, splash in puddles and spend time with the ponies. The only thing that changes from summer to winter, is that we make sure we wrap up warm. Kozi Kidz kindly sent Baby their Forest All-in-One suit and she couldn’t wait to give it a test …
I love wearing heels, they make you feel more polished and feminine. However, a damaged back means that heels can be quite painful for me, so I seem to live in flats mainly for comfort. I was invited to a Hotter shop recently to have a look at the styles and to meet the lovely PR team. Baby and I …
I am certainly no domestic goddess, far from it in fact; but there are times when the cleaning has to be done and then I am all about finding quick and effective solutions to sprucing up our home. Maximum impact with minimum time and effort is what I strive for. We received a delivery of the New Plenty Easy Clean Wipes …
Holidays are very special to families. It is time to be together, away from the distraction of work and everyday life and spend quality time with each other. Children can gain an understanding of other cultures and everyone is free to relax and have fun in a way that is not often achieved at home. Mr Hubby and I hadn’t …
When I was younger my ideal night would be clubbing with friends; all getting ready together and partying the night away. The years have passed and so has any desire I have to do this again! I am well and truly settled into middle age! (well almost!). My ideal night these days is definitely a night in. A lot, actually …
Some people get their kicks from a cheeky cocktail, others from a gin or a whisky chaser but not us, no ladies and gentlemen in our house we get our kicks from Cravendale. Yes, there is nothing like a big ol’ glass of the white stuff to get Baby firing on all cyclinders. Milk drinking is where it’s at people! We …
Do you like a bargain? I think we all do, don’t we? Well, I would like to introduce you to the newest member of the Ashleigh Money Saver team, Jennifer Drew, also known as ‘The Coupon Detective’. Jennifer seeks out the best coupon deals and shares them to save us all lots of money. The pair met during the filming of a documentary …
If you ask ten people which room in their house was most important to them, you would probably get a few different answers. The answers depends on their lifestyle and where they like to spend most time. I don’t spend much time in the kitchen, so a fancy kitchen full of gadgets would be a little wasted on me. I …
Earlier in the week Baby and I headed to London for a blogger event. The event was organised by I Just Love It and we were going to be cupcake decorating! As a rejected Great British Bake Off Applicant I was VERY excited by this and couldn’t wait to get stuck in. After an awful journey, saved by the lovely brand …
