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MEXICO: FAIRMONT MAYAKOBA

MEXICO: FAIRMONT MAYAKOBA

My family love a little bit of winter sun. Summer in the UK is getting hotter and hotter, and as the kids get older, it’s easier to fill the days with them here, so we prefer to do a big family holiday just before Christmas, when we’re crying out for some...
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GOODBYE TO 2023

GOODBYE TO 2023

We can’t believe it either, Christmas is just around the corner. It’s seven days until the big day, and 5 days before we will be switching off to spend the holidays with our families, so we just wanted to take a moment to say a huge ‘thank you’ to...
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SAMS MOST LOVED BEAUTY PRODUCTS OF THE YEAR

SAMS MOST LOVED BEAUTY PRODUCTS OF THE YEAR

As it’s the last beauty blog post of the year, I thought I’d wrap things up by sharing the products that I’ve used up to the last drop, and repeat purchased, throughout 2023… SKINCEUTICALS EPIDERMAL REPAIR, £80 This calls itself,...
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THE BEAUTY GIFT GUIDE

THE BEAUTY GIFT GUIDE

Choosing the perfect gift for a beauty lover—someone who refuses to fall asleep without their favourite nightly moisturizer or whose nails you’ve never seen without a fresh mani —isn’t always easy. For a little gifting inspiration, we’ve rounded up some...
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THE ULTIMATE FASHION GIFT GUIDE

THE ULTIMATE FASHION GIFT GUIDE

Whilst the list below might be inspiration if you are looking for a gift for a woman in your life like a sister, mum or friend, it ultimately is a gift guide for you and only you! You can just send the link on to anyone who is asking you what you’d like. I...
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THE HOME GIFT GUIDE

THE HOME GIFT GUIDE

We are more obsessed with home accounts these days that with anything else, and it’s so often the tiny details that make the biggest differences – although a fancy coffee machine and a dual drawer air fryer would make our hearts sing. Case in point…...
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KEEP YOUR SKIN CLEAR THIS PARTY SEASON

KEEP YOUR SKIN CLEAR THIS PARTY SEASON

‘Tis the season to get merry, which involves more late nights out than usual, champagne, wine, mince pies, chocolates and sweets – all of the things that are not so good for our skin. Here’s a handy guide to make it through to 2024, skin...
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FESTIVE UP YOUR WARDROBE

FESTIVE UP YOUR WARDROBE

I think we could all do with a bit of sparkle in our wardrobes (and our lives!) and the moment. And whilst I don’t ever advocate buying something for one particular occasion, it always makes you feel a bit brighter when you have something new to wear for a...
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THE GIFTING GUIDE FOR KIDS & TEENS

THE GIFTING GUIDE FOR KIDS & TEENS

With four kids of varying ages and genders between us, we think we’re pretty good when it comes to gift buying for kids. Here is our fully comprehensive guide, hope it gives you some inspo. Tap the titles to shop… TOYS & GAMES 1: Yoto Mini Starter Pack ,...
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THE GIFTING GUIDE FOR MEN

THE GIFTING GUIDE FOR MEN

Men are notoriously tricky to buy for when it comes to Christmas, often being left with a pair of socks and a bottle of whisky. But we’ve really thought outside of the box this year and put together a brilliant hit list of gifts that the man in your life will truly be...
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HOW A SMART COAT CAN ELEVATE YOUR WARDROBE

HOW A SMART COAT CAN ELEVATE YOUR WARDROBE

A smart, tailored coat should be hanging on your coat rack and is a winter wardrobe essential. It may surprise you to hear that it can be worn with the most casual of outfits (leggings & a hoody) to the smartest (a full work suit.) if you ever don’t have...
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SKINCARE SCHOOL: WHAT IS AN ANTIOXIDANT?

SKINCARE SCHOOL: WHAT IS AN ANTIOXIDANT?

You’ve likely heard this word bandied about in skincare content for years, but do you actually know what one is, and what one does? Our skin acts as a barrier to everything it comes up against on a daily basis. As soon as you step foot out of your door, you skin...
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WHITE & DARK CHOCOLATE MOUSSE

WHITE & DARK CHOCOLATE MOUSSE

My mother in law used to have her own catering company and knocks up a 3 course dinner for 30 people like it’s walk in the park (imagine her distress when finding out all those years ago that her daughter in law couldn’t cook!) She is famous for her Friday...
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THE HIGH STREET BLACK BOOT EDIT

THE HIGH STREET BLACK BOOT EDIT

It’s time! It’s boot season ladies! (Well, apparently there is going to be a heatwave in October but we’ll cross that bridge when we come to it…) I get just as excited about this time of year as I do when I first hear Mariah singing in...
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