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10 Easy Tips for Budgeting for a Big Wedding

Today I'm sharing Budgeting for budgeting for a big Wedding. blogged previously about our secret wedding, and while it was perfect for us, I totally understand why so many couples decide to have a huge celebration. My brother got married in a castle in Cheshire, and it was out of this world. It cost tens…

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Business & Blogging

3 Reasons for the Rise Of Franchise Businesses

Today I'm sharing the rise of franchise businesses. More people than ever are self employed or franchise owners in the UK - myself included. Part of me thinks this is because so many people have complicated lives. This may make the traditional 9-5 is logistically (or financially) impossible for them. Before my kids were in…

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Health

Why are Now Magazine Endorsing Bullying?

This morning I saw a Now magazine cover; with headlines in which they were basically bullying Stacey Solomon. I don't read glossy magazines, I don't watch daytime or reality TV, and until this morning, I didn't follow Stacey Solomon on twitter or anything like that. The most I had seen of her since her X factor days…

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Reviews

Bye Baby Bunting by Tannis Laidlaw – 1 Honest Review

Roday I'm reviewing Bye Baby Bunting by Tannis Laidlaw. If you follow me on social media, you may already know that I am a huge bookworm. This means I have always got a book on the go, and frequently read several in a week. I said yes immediately when I was asked to be part…

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Relationships and Sex

Online Dating – 1 Honest Opinion

Today I'm sharing my honest opinion of online dating. One of my friends got divorced last year. She asked me recently what my thoughts were on online dating. This friend is a good 10 years older than I am... I had to laugh a little when I told her I was using dating websites long before…

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Health

Let’s Talk About Fear And How To Tackle It

I had a conversation with a friend the other day about fear, and it got me thinking. People's fears come in all shapes and sizes, so I did some reading and found some interesting things... My Fears: The thing I am most scared of is clowns. They have always scared me half to death. I'm not…

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Fun

Little Loves – July 2018

Today, I am joining in with the lovely Morgana's Little Loves linky - which is a showcase of all the things I read, watched, made, wore and heard in July. The idea is, you take each of the headers and share your experiences from the past month (In this case, July - as I am a…

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Travel

3 Amazing Reasons I’m Dreaming of Mauritius

Today I'm sharing 3 reasons why I'm dreaming of Mauritius. My brother and his wife went to Mauritius for their Honeymoon back in 2003, and ever since I saw their honeymoon photos, it's been somewhere I have wanted to visit. What's not to love - Sun, Sea, Sand, Sensational views..... The main island of Mauritius is…

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Fun Travel

Mum’s Night Off at Last Drop Village Hotel and Spa

Back in April, my friend Bex (who blogs at clearlybex.co.uk) and I packed up and headed off to Last Drop Village in Bolton for a much needed spa break! It was heaven! We booked the midweek Revive in 25 Last Drop Village break, which cost us £90 each. For that, we got unlimited use of the…

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Photography

My Sunday Photo – 5th August

My Sunday Photo This Week's My Sunday Photo was taken when we went camping a few days ago. The dogs may both be looking angelic here, but they were pests the entire time! I definitely wouldn't advise camping with two bonkers boxer pups in tow! Finally: Find more of my photography blog posts here. …

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