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The Cosy Club, Taunton - The Place To Dine!

The Cosy Club, Taunton – The Place To Dine!

My son recently reviewed the Cosy Club in Taunton.  It’s fair to say Lewis is a foodie, as he’s a River Cottage trained chef who definitely knows what he likes.  He and his girlfriend had a wonderful evening.  Here’s his review.

The Cosy Club

It may have taken a while for me to find out, but when dining out, eating in a lounge atmosphere is probably one of the most relaxing and homelike…

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The Dreaded Yearly Clean Out

The Dreaded Yearly Clean Out

We’re calling it the dreaded yearly clean out because that’s truly what it is. Every year, maybe even less, your homereally does deserve that deep clean to keep it nice and fresh. But when going through the process of deep cleaning and clearing out, you’ll find some things that you didn’t even know you owned anymore. Plus, you’re definitely going to be a little disgusted with yourself. You will…

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Good Nutrition: What You Need To Know

Good Nutrition: What You Need To Know

Do you know enough about nutrition? Do you see it as a suggestion set by the government or something that you should incorporate into your lifestyle? It’s easy to think that nutrition recommendations are just there as a way of trying to get us all to be a bit healthier. And while they are, there’s so much more to nutrition than just your waistline. First of all, what we eat really does make us…

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Creating a Feeling of Home for You and Your Family

Creating a Feeling of Home for You and Your Family

We all have a unique idea of what the feeling of home feels like. Indeed, there’s a massive difference between walking into a “home” that feels like your home, rather than a “house” that feels like somewhere you live.  The recipe for creating a feeling of home for you and your family is different for everyone, yet there is a fundamental recipe that will ensure you cover the basics in terms of the…

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Sparing A Thought For The Unloved Part Of Your Home

Sparing A Thought For The Unloved Part Of Your Home

We creatures of habit spend most of our time inside our homes on the ground and first floors. If you have a few grumpy teenagers they’re most likely going to be in their rooms or outside with their friends. But for parents in their family home, we usually spend it on the ground floor. Whether that be for reading, cooking, talking with friends or being out in the garden. We only ever go to the…

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Tabitha James Kraan ON THE GO for Fair Hair Set

Tabitha James Kraan ON THE GO for Fair Hair Set

This month, I treated myself to the On The Go set by Tabitha James Kraan from LoveLula.  I’ve previously used the Golden Citrus 4-in-1 Conditioner and found it to be gorgeous.  I loved the smell of it so much, when I found out they sell hair perfume, I was sold!  I’ve been using the set for a couple of weeks so I thought I’d share with you my thoughts.

  Why Tabitha James Kraan?

Their products…

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Making Your Home Greener Is Easier Than You Think

Making Your Home Greener Is Easier Than You Think

There is a lot of talk about being greener, that might be personally, in the workplace and even at home. It can feel like an overwhelming taskas you question each move you make and what you do to ensure that you do your bit for the environment. Changing things in your home may seem like a big upheaval, but there are simple things you can do and investments you can make that will allow your home…

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The Essential Guide To Helping A Friend With Depression

The Essential Guide To Helping A Friend With Depression

The stigma surrounding mental health is slowly diminishing thanks to growing awareness of depression and anxiety. With up to 25% of people suffering some sort of mental health issue this year, the chances are you may know someone directly affected. It can be hard to know what to say or how to act when you meet up with a pal going through a bout of depression or anxiety. You don’t want to say the…

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Redecorating The Bedroom - Making It Neutral

Redecorating The Bedroom – Making It Neutral

Intense Colours

We redecorated our bedroom less than two years ago and I remember MrLovely saying at the time, I’d better like it because the colours I’d chosen would be hard to cover up.  The walls are deep purples and bright deep yellows.  It has a very ethnic, bohemian feel to it.  I love that.  I think our furnishings will remain.  There are just something things that need to change.

Guess…

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The Steps To Take For A Healthy Beauty Regime

The Steps To Take For A Healthy Beauty Regime

The key to a good beauty regime is healthiness. Most of us care about the end result, but it’s important to think about how you’re going to reachthat end result. Perhaps you want to be able to fit into slimmer clothing, for example. Whilst it’s fine to have goals that inspire you to make a positive change in your life, it’s crucial that you don’t take unhealthy shortcuts to reach those goals. If…

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How to Make Your Games Room the Best Room Ever

How to Make Your Games Room the Best Room Ever

One of the most exciting trends at the moment is VR, and gaming consoles are now more powerful than ever. If you want to take advantage of this then one way for you to get around this would be for you to have your own games room.

Arcade Machines

Arcade machines are a great way for you to really make your games room special. Vintage arcade cabinets are very easy for you to come across now and if…

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UXB Skincare - Skin Targeted Cleansers

UXB Skincare – Skin Targeted Cleansers

I’ve been lucky enough to discover a wonderful new brand of shower gels that I’m really enjoying using right now.  The smells are absolutely divine and they leave my skin feeling as soft as the dappled sun on a freshly cut lawn.  My skin’s microbiome instantly becomes a utopia of happiness upon contact with these products.  Seriously, they’re very good.  I’m currently using the brown rice and…

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Super Healthy Sausage Roll Recipe - 1SP Each!

Super Healthy Sausage Roll Recipe – 1SP Each!

Once again the weather is warming up, which makes me crave a more savoury food.  Browsing on the Weight Watchers app a few weeks ago, I came across this delicious sounding sausage roll recipe that I kept meaning to try.  I finally got around the making them this weekend and they’re delicious!  A winner with all the family at just 1SP per piece.

  The Recipe

Notes

The Weight Watchers recipe on…

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Win A Personalised Cake From Bakerdays + Discount Code!

Win A Personalised Cake From Bakerdays + Discount Code!

Bakerdays Cake Through My Letterbox

I recently received a cake through my letterbox from Bakerdays.  When I say it arrived through my letterbox, my postman actually knocked at my door because he had other parcels for me (ah, the life of a blogger).  I did actually post it through my letterbox and the cake remained undamaged, which I thought was pretty impressive.

  The Packaging

The way it was…

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My Summer Green Beauty Makeup 2018

My Summer Green Beauty Makeup 2018

Makeup has always been a passion of mine.  I love applying it and both myself and other people and I love that it can change the way you look and make you feel more confident.  Since cutting out toxins in my skincare routine four years ago, I adore testing out new green beauty product.  Because of this, my favourite makeup products are constantly changing and evolving.  I wrote about my spring…

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Two Rooms, Two Ways To Increase The Value In Your Home

Two Rooms, Two Ways To Increase The Value In Your Home

When it comes to our homes, we might always be looking at ways that we can improve them. Especially if you plan on staying there for some time or you have ideas to sell the propertyand make some money. The truth is though, you can paint the walls, make rooms look presentable, but you need to make some big changes to add the most profit. Two rooms that you can do that to would be the kitchen and…

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You Need To Know This Before Putting Your House On The Market

You Need To Know This Before Putting Your House On The Market

The time has come. You’ve thought about it long and hard, and you’re ready to move home. Your current living situation doesn’t suit anymore. You’re squashed, stretched, or plain unhappy. Whatever the reason, the deliberations are over. You’re now secure in the knowledge that it’s time to move forward.

Congratulations. You’ve made one of the most difficult decisions any homeowner could face. But,…