4 of the Best Nights Out Up North!

Lifestyle Travel

The north of England is not the warmest of places, but natives of the area don’t let this dampen their spirits. The “grim north” is notorious for it’s bad weather. Don’t let this deter you. Northerners are a super friendly, welcoming bunch and they know how to have a good time.

1. Blackpool

Blackpool. Home of the famous Tower, The Pleasure Beach and a tonne of traditional seaside charm. One of the most popular destinations for hen and stag weekends, Blackpool is busy and bustling, and full of booze. Drinks are cheap, the pubs are tacky, but it still holds an unfathomable charm. The Tower’s famous ballroom is breathtaking. It’s more than worth a visit.  you can even make like Strictly and dance on the hallowed sprung dance floor! The Lancashire city is a strange mix of contradiction, faded grandeur and 70’s style seaside fun. Check out the Pleasure Beach with the vintage wooden rollercoaster. Read More

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3 Top Tips For Planning A Date To Remember

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Date nights are essential for all couples no matter how long they’ve been together. It’s a chance for you both to spend some quality time together while having fun and enjoying each others company. Your dates might be incredible if you’re still in the early stages of your relationship. But it can be harder to maintain the romance when you have been together a long time. So whether you want to reignite the fire in your relationship or just do something different to the norm, use these top tips to get you started. Read More

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4 Steps To Planning The Perfect Summer Festival

Lifestyle Travel

With the warmer months just around the corner, now is the ideal time to start thinking about the festival season. From the venue to the entertainment, there is a lot to think about when it comes to organising an event like this. So that you can get your preparations underway, here are four simple steps to help you plan the perfect summer festival. Read More

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4 Key Things To Finding Your Perfect New Home

Home & Interiors Lifestyle

Few things in this life are more important than feeling happy at home. When it comes to moving property, you owe it to yourself to find the perfect setting for your family to grow and be happy.

It can feel like a rather daunting prospect, but it doesn’t have to be. The key is to get your priorities in order. Organised planning will ensure that you find the home of your dreams. Pay attention to the four crucial elements below, and you should be just fine. Read More

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Valentine Warner’s Aphrodisiac Menu

Food & Drink Lifestyle

As Valentine’s Day is usually overlooked in our household due to my birthday being the day after we decided to have our Friday night treat as a bit of a Valentine’s by kicking up dinner a notch or two. We eat well but rarely will treat ourselves to something like a steak. I created this steak salad with crispy potatoes, artichokes and pine nut salad dressing from celebrity chef Valentine Warner‘s Aphrodisiac Menu For Two that he’s created specifically for Valentine’s Day which is inspired by ‘robust, flavoursome food and aphrodisiac inspired ingredients’. Read More

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7 Ways To Get The Most Out Of Being Single This Valentine’s Day

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Valentine’s Day can be a really exciting time for couples. Nobody seems to think of the singletons getting left out on the day of love. But, if you’re single and you want to distract yourself, here’s 7 things you can do!

Wine & Dine a Friend
Why not grab another single friend and wine and dine them? Agree to split the bill but go out and have fun. There’s no point moping around feeling sorry for yourself when you could be out there having fun!  Read More

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5 Ways To Be Romantic On A Budget

Lifestyle Travel

With January now in the bag, the next month on our hit list is February; the month of romance and passion. This month, some people like to blow most of their salary on expensive menus in top restaurants and lavish weekends away in remote country spa hotels. For those who prefer to be more resourceful with their Valentine’s budget, it can be a challenge to prove your love in another way. Read More

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Valentines Day No-Bake “Baking”#RakutensBlogger

Food & Drink Lifestyle

Food is well and truly the way to my heart and it’s definitely the way to my other half’s too. We’re both massive foodies and love to explore new places to eat and new recipes to create. On Valentine’s Day last year we took a road trip to Bakewell, the home of the classic Bakewell tart and we just had to pick one up. Obviously, it tasted amazing! This year I decided to try and recreate a little bit of Bakewell for us but with a twist. I’m trying to eat a little bit cleaner and cut refined sugar out of my diet so I hunted around for a healthier version of the classic. Here it is! Read More

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4 Gadget Accessories Every Tech-Savvy Girl Should Own

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Whether you want to kit out your car with the latest tech, improve the audio of your smartphone or simply make everyday life that little bit more convenient, having the right accessories for your gadgets can make all the difference. However, with the ever-evolving world of technology add-ons developing at such a rapid pace, it can be difficult to know what’s what. To help you make the most of your gadgets, here are four accessories every tech-savvy girl should own! Read More

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Win A Trip To New York with Bodyform!

Beauty Lifestyle

“Congratulations, you’ve won the ultimate long weekend away – a trip to New York!” – This would be the most amazing thing to hear, right? Well Bodyform are making it happen by hiding 10 Pink Tickets in promotional pink packs. Ten lucky girls will win a trip to New York for you and a friend which includes return flights from London and a three night stay as well as transfers to and from the hotel and breakfast! Read More

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