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4 best religious holiday hot spots in Europe

Did you know that more than 300 million of us go on a religious holiday every year, making faith-based holidays big business in the tourism industry? What’s more, since the pandemic more people have turned to religious tourism as a way to find both spiritual [...]

5 things to do on a day trip to London Fields

London Fields is dubbed one of the best places to live in London thanks to its plethora of cafes, shops, recreation facilities and families choosing to put down roots there. It’s also the perfect destination for a day trip with attractions including its famous heated [...]

5 post Covid holiday tips for 2022

If you’re in need of some post Covid holiday tips then this post is for you! For many of us it’s been a couple of years since we were last able to go on a proper foreign holiday, and post pandemic travel isn’t quite the [...]

Top eye care tips for travellers this summer

With many of us FINALLY looking forward to jetting off on holiday after the pandemic it's not surprising online searches for tips on how to protect ourselves from Covid-19 and other viruses are up. But have you ever stopped to think about your eye health? [...]

5 things motherhood has taught me about self-care

Did you know that 30% of us are dedicating more time to self-care since the pandemic, with massage, facials and wellness treatments topping the list of favoured self-care treatments? That’s according to new research into post-lockdown beauty trends, which got me thinking about what being [...]

8 clever ways to get your property summer ready

Easter has been and gone, the weather is starting to improve and many of us are spending more time in our gardens at long last. With summer just around the corner now is the perfect time to start thinking about getting your property summer ready. [...]

6 unique gifts inspired by & made in Sussex

If you’re looking for a unique gift inspired by or made in Sussex you’ve come to the right place. East and West Sussex is home to countless artisans and unique crafts, making it an ideal place to source a special gift for a partner or [...]

5 things to consider before booking a ski holiday

If you’re one of the 500,000 Brits who google ‘ski holiday’ each year this post is for you. With Covid-19 restrictions relaxed for the first time in two years 1.5 million of us are expected to jet off on a ski holiday in 2022. The [...]

5 touristy things to do in London in one day

London: it’s the cosmopolitan city people love visiting again and again.  Whether you’re looking for a once-in-a-lifetime adventure, cultural history, to see a show or to relax and recharge, London ticks all the boxes and more. But what if you only have 24 hours in [...]

The best German Christmas markets to visit in 2022

Anyone who’s ever visited a Christmas market knows there’s Christmas markets, and then there’s German Christmas markets. I don’t mean a German Christmas market in your local town or city centre here in the UK. I mean a real one. In Germany. As a forces [...]

8 reasons a personalised teddy makes a great gift | #ad

More than 100. That’s how many teddy bears and soft toys you’ll find living on the kids’ beds in our house. And I’m willing to bet we’re not alone. Like many families we’ve amassed an impressive collection of soft toys over the years, from plush [...]

7 simple ways to keep kids entertained during school holidays

If you're a parent who worries about how to keep the kids entertained during school holidays you're not alone. With four little people to keep happy and work to keep on top of too the school holidays can be a real juggling act in our [...]

5 things to consider when looking for primary schools in your area

Choosing the right school for your child can seem like a daunting – and overwhelming – prospect. Not only is choosing a school a big decision, it’s one that will go on to shape the rest of their lives. With so many independent, state and [...]

Five 1980s accessories we still can’t live without!

If you’re a fan of the 1980s and are on the hunt for some 1980s accessories ideas then this post is for you. The decade that bought us Madonna, THAT royal wedding and Rainbow Brite might have been 40 years ago now, but the fact [...]

5 simple ways to get a better night’s sleep

Did you know that 35 to 44-year-olds are the ones who struggle the most to get a good night’s sleep, with less than 21% achieving the dream of eight hours sleep a night? If you’re a parent like me (41) who falls into that age [...]