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Seasonal Travel on the Trans-Siberian Railway – The Pros and Cons

If you have decided to take a holiday on the Trans-Siberian Railway, there is much to consider, and the time of year you travel will have a bearing on the experience. As one would expect, the summer is the high season, and temperatures can range from 20-45C, and with that in mind, here is a brief rundown of what to....{Click Here to Read More!}

Sprucing up the house for Summer

Summer is on its way and I've got the itch again to jazz up my house - it's in dire need of redecorating and the living room and main areas are being painted within the next month or so. I've decided to keep it neutral and the house is being painted white throughout - we live in a rented property....{Click Here to Read More!}

Review: St Ives Holiday Village, Cornwall – John Fowler Holidays

**We were gifted a four night stay at St Ives Holiday Village by the lovely people at John Fowler Holidays. We paid extra to extend our stay to a week long stay. As always all opinions are honest and my own.** We've just returned home from a wonderful week away in Cornwall and we all well and truly have the....{Click Here to Read More!}

How to Cook Perfect Fish and Chips

A lot of us Brits enjoy tucking into a hearty dish of fish and chips, particularly on a Friday night. Sure, it’s tempting to pop down to your local chippy – and there are some brilliant ones around offering sustainably sourced fish and super-crispy chips. But it’s just as simple to make your own fish and chips. Craving this incredible....{Click Here to Read More!}

The Lisa Diet AKA I’m Actually Not On A Diet

Let's start this post with a quote. "This time I'm doing it. This time I'm actually going to lose the weight." - me, every three weeks for the last ten years. You only have to search back through my blog to see the, quite frankly embarrassing amounts of posts I've written on weight loss over the years. Slimming World, Weight....{Click Here to Read More!}

A Post About Not A Lot

This post is about, well, not an awful lot. I'm suffering from horrendous writers block at the moment - I'm trying to write every day and I just can't find the words or imagination to write. I've searched the internet for tips and tricks to get the creative juices flowing but nothing seems to be working. The boy has been....{Click Here to Read More!}

My Living World Instant Flower Press – Review

**We were sent a My Living World Instant Flower Press in return for this review** One of my earliest childhood memories is spending rainy days with my Nan pressing flowers in books and then making cards and pictures - it's such a simple thing yet flower pressing can create lovely gifts and pictures. The Instant Flower Press from My Living....{Click Here to Read More!}

Mother’s Day Awesomeness with Love Layla – GIVEAWAY

Way back last year I reviewed some cards and goodies from Love Layla; I've been a huge fan for a while and when I was asked to review some Mother's Day goodies I couldn't wait to see what was on offer. (Scroll down to win some goodies!) A good place to start is to remind anyone who may have no....{Click Here to Read More!}

Playgroups & Prosecco by Jo Middleton – Book Review

**I was sent a copy of the book in exchange for this review. As always all opinions are honest and my own. This post contains affiliate links** I've written quite a few book reviews before and reading is something I love - so when Playgroups & Prosecco by Jo Middleton was up for review I couldn't say no - could....{Click Here to Read More!}

I’m Here… Just About – Cleaning, Social Media Woes & Domestic Goddessness

Morning Huns, fellow mums and.... bums? It's been a while I know - life has been a little all over the place and I've had to take some time out - mainly from social media. (more…)

BOOSTme, Fun & Fitness At Home – Review

**I received a month's subscription to BOOSTme in exchange for this review. As always all opinions are honest and my own** Confession time - I love exercise but hate it. Confused? Me too... Over the years I've joined numerous gyms, classes, bootcamps - I've tried running, walking, hooping - and aside from walking which I've always loved I can't find....{Click Here to Read More!}

My Living World Window Bird Feeder – Review

**We were sent a My Living World Window Bird Feeder in exchange for this review. As always all opinions are honest and my own. This post contains affiliate links** Spring is being to, well, spring - and we are starting to enjoy the odd sunny afternoon out in the garden again. I'm not particularly green fingered but it's not for....{Click Here to Read More!}