Category Archives: Shopping

Tomatoes that don’t taste like disapointment

Posted on July 16, 2020 by

I didn’t eat raw tomatoes until I was an adult. In my late thirties, I would occasionally eat a bruschetta but not very often. Then I got an allotment. In my first year, I grew some gifted cherry plants and … Continue reading →

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One Thing a Month

Posted on March 26, 2020 by

So back in January, I said I was going to purchase one thing that improved my home and/or made my life more sustainable.  Last month I bought an ironing cover, which while necessary was not terribly sustainable or exciting. This … Continue reading →

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Recommendations: Dr Murad AHA/BHA Exfoliating Cleanser

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Recommendations: Jersey Bedding

Posted on February 1, 2020 by

I love my bed. I mean really love it and changing the bed linen weekly is one of the housework tasks I do every week pretty much without fail. It’s a family thing I think, Ben and I will both … Continue reading →

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Recommendation: Shay and Blue Black Tulip Eau de Toilette

Posted on January 25, 2020 by

This scent was in my M&S Advent Beauty Calendar in 2018 and much to my surprise (I’m generally a Chanel No.5 or a 4711 girl) I really liked it, enough to buy another bottle when the sample ran out and … Continue reading →

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Recommendations: Angus Castus

Posted on January 11, 2020 by

Although I’ve been aware of it for a little while, last year peri-menopause really started to kick me in the bum, my PMT has been horrendous and my period has been somewhat erratic, some have been perfectly normal, some have … Continue reading →

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Recommendations: Superdrug Naturally Radiant Range

Posted on July 27, 2019 by

I recently changed up my skincare, usually I’m very loyal to the products I use (and for the record this picture is how I’d like to look every day but often don’t!) but my skin has always been a reflection … Continue reading →

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Recommendations: L’Oreal Paradise Waterproof Mascara

Posted on June 22, 2019 by

Mascara is a product that I tend not to change. I was devoted to Benefit Bal Gal Lash but in an emergency switched to a Bourjois which was just as good until it got discontinued. So I switched to a … Continue reading →

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Recommendations: Healthy Feet

Posted on June 15, 2019 by

I have really awful feet. There’s not a lot I can do about it but I can keep them moisturised and this is the best stuff I’ve found to do it.  

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Recommendation: Superdrug Naturally Radiant Glycolic Toner

Posted on June 8, 2019 by

I never used to use toner, I thought it was a waste of money. I would occasionally flirt with the Liz Earle or Dermalogica toners but they never made enough of a difference for me to spend the money on … Continue reading →

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