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Children In Public Places

21 May 2013 – 09:05 | No Comment

There seems to be a bit of a I-hate-children when I am out campaign going on at the moment. Now don’t get me wrong there are some places where I think small children shouldn’t be …

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In Praise of Easyjet

10 April 2012 – 08:41 | No Comment
In Praise of Easyjet

I have to start by saying this is not a sponsored post. I personally have no links to Easyjet and am not getting paid by them to say this. I also have to say that …

A Life Without Luxury?

16 November 2011 – 12:06 | No Comment
A Life Without Luxury?

I’m not surprised to hear that a new survey from Aviva shows millions of us have been forced to change our lifestyles and cut out and cut down on everything from days-out to even bubble …

Economy shmeconomy!

5 August 2011 – 10:17 | No Comment

The news from America is truly frightening with tales of an economy on the verge of collapse as it struggles to raise the money to pay its debts. And rather than welcome investors with open …

Who looks after your kids?

26 July 2011 – 12:47 | No Comment
Who looks after your kids?

Now the holiday season is upon us, it doesn’t surprise me to hear that research conducted by Leger Holidays has found half of British families depend on grandparents for childcare during the summer period.
In amongst …

Festival Season is here!

13 June 2011 – 09:32 | One Comment
Festival Season is here!

Amanda experiences the english festival season in the rain at Download! Are you going to any festivals?

A different way to travel

15 June 2010 – 09:08 | One Comment
A different way to travel

Would you consider going on a holiday that benefits the local community or contributes to conservation? Virgin Holidays have just launched their Human Nature collection

Weighing in for the moment of truth

9 June 2010 – 07:30 | 7 Comments
Weighing in for the moment of truth

Have you been dieting to get ready for your summer holiday? What are your tips for success?

Somewhere over the rainbow…

4 May 2010 – 20:55 | 11 Comments
Somewhere over the rainbow…

Where do you drift away to when you’re feeling stressed?

Feeling the fear – and doing it anyway

7 April 2010 – 07:24 | 19 Comments

Sometimes you're having a very ordinary day and the most extraordinary thing can happen. Like when an email popped into my inbox a few weeks ago asking if I would like to go …

Where’s your favourite romantic place in the world?

7 February 2010 – 09:27 | 19 Comments
Where’s your favourite romantic place in the world?

Which is the most romantic place you’ve been to?