The day Santino came into the world: our positive birth story.
I Really Don’t Like Being Pregnant, And That’s Okay
I had no idea what to expect when expecting, but I can tell you now, it’s a lot harder than I thought it would be and I really don’t like it. But that’s okay.
8 Things I’m Looking Forward to Most Once Lockdown is Over
The end of lockdown is on the horizon and there’s a world of possibilities out there. So what are you looking forward to most?
Booking our Maldives honeymoon: My ultimate guide on how you can save hundreds
When we booked our Maldives honeymoon, we wanted the best price without compromising on quality. It took a bit of perseverance, but here’s how we managed to save hundreds.
Protecting my mental health during lockdown
Lockdown 3.0 hasn’t been easy, and my mental health has taken a hit. So here’s how I’ve been trying to look after it, and get myself back on track.
The 2020 Mince Pie Taste Test: Who Does the Best Mince Pie?
The tree is up. The decorations are out. And the gifts are wrapped. It’s a rainy December afternoon and all I want is a mince pie with a cup of tea. I won’t lie. I start eating mince pies in October – it’s never too early, right? And every year, there’s the ‘who does the …
What I Learned When My Boarding House Burned Down
When I was 16, my boarding house caught fire during some renovations which took away a whole dorm, and most of the roof. Thankfully, no-one was hurt; it was the Easter holidays and the school was empty. I remember being at home, sat on my bed when I got the phone call. I’m not sure …
Shopping for My Wedding Dress (+ Top Tips)
If you’ve been following me on Instagram, you’ll know I’m getting married next year – eek! While I’ve been keeping wedding chat to a minimum, I’ve had quite a few of you tell me you want to hear more. So I’m going to pull together some – hopefully – useful guides. First up: shopping for …
Triangles: Creating Wall Patterns with Painter’s Tape
If you’ve seen photos of the interior of our house, then you’ll know we love bold patterns and bright colours. In fact, there’s only one room and the downstairs loo that use a neutral colour palette. Slowly, we’ve been getting more adventurous with our DIY projects over the years. Combining my crafty skills and Lee’s …
The Best Bingeworthy Netflix for Lockdown Life
WARNING: READING THIS LIST OF BINGEWORTHY NETFLIX WILL DEFINITELY SEND YOU DOWN A RABBIT HOLE OF GOOD TV AND YOU WILL LOSE HOURS OF YOUR LIFE With the pandemic putting travel aspirations on hold and forcing me to work from home, it’s been a prime time to catch up on all those Netflix shows that …