Monday 30 December 2019

Lightopia's Display in Heaton Park, Manchester | Press Invite


AD | Hello my lovelies, happy Monday! If you've been following me for a while then you may remember back in September I posted a guest post about Lightopia, Europe’s Largest Lantern and Light Festival which debuted in Manchester this winter, well my husband and I were kindly invited along to the show to the show and I wanted to share some beautiful pictures as it why I think you all should book tickets to go and see it for yourselves.

Sunday 29 December 2019

24 Hours in Manchester | Travelodge


AD | Hello my lovelies, happy Sunday! My husband and I were recently invited to stay at one of Manchester's best little gem hotels so I wanted to share our thoughts with you all. Are you looking for a convenient location on the cusp of a sprawling metropolis? Travelodge's Manchester Birch Eastbound Hotel* is just moments from the motorway, with shopping and restaurants next door to boot so it's ideal with everything you need!

Saturday 28 December 2019

Dog Marley! Reggae holds the key to keeping pups calm on Firework’s Night | Guest Post

AD | Hello my lovelies! Bonfire Night, or Guy Farks Night as you may call it, maybe over but I wanted to share this guest post with you all as I know around the area I live some people set off fireworks during their New Year celebrations.

Friday 27 December 2019

Madre Liverpool Albert Docks | Press Invite


AD | Hello my lovelies! On Friday 6th December 2019, the new taqueria and cocktail bar, Madre*, opened its doors at Royal Albert Dock Liverpool with an amazing launch party filled with tacos, tequila and late-night dancing. Over 200 of Liverpool’s leading journalists and influencers attended the launch event, including the boys from Channel 4’s ‘The Circle’, along with key people from the food and drink industry.

Tuesday 24 December 2019

Christmas Eve Crafts | Guest Post

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AD | Hello my lovelies, happy Tuesday and a very happy Christmas Eve! Today I'm sharing a guest post article all about a last-minute Christmas gift DIY that anyone would love!

Sunday 22 December 2019

Femme Luxe Christmas Shopping | Haul

.AD | Hello my lovelies, happy Sunday! Are you looking for some trending threads to update that wardrobe and get your Insta feed poppin'? You're in the right place, girl! Shop women's clothing at Femme Luxe*. It's is the original home of influencer inspired blogger clothes that help you be the first to get in on the trends that are breaking the internet right now. With all kinds of women's clothing, whether you're the queen of casual with laid back vibes, or you're a total glam girl who's all about dressing to the nines, I've got your dream outfit.

Wednesday 18 December 2019

Aintree Hospital's Christmas Party! | Event


Hello my lovelies, happy Wednesday! My husband and I recently attended the Aintree Hospital Christmas Party at the Holy Rosary Club in Aintree Liverpool, it was a really welcoming club with a great function room that holds up to 150 people, a bar, and dance floor. We took my gorgeous auntie Sharon and wonderful mother-in-law with us and had a really great night!


Monday 16 December 2019

Our Christmas Decorations | 2019


AD | Hello my lovelies, wishing you all a very festive happy Monday! If you have followed me for a little while you'll know that I love decorating our home for any occasion and since sharing that we do so is one of my most requested posts, I thought I would share our Christmas decorations with you all.

Friday 13 December 2019

Christmas at Whitakers Garden Centre | Press Invite


AD | Hello my lovelies, happy Friday! Established since 1913. Whitakers* is a 21st Century Garden Centre offering you everything you need for your home and garden lifestyle. Located on Liverpool Road, Prescot, Merseyside, this beautiful big garden centre is perfect for all of your Christmas decoration needs, with an onsite cafe, you're sure to have fun getting lost in this beautiful place for a few hours!

Wednesday 11 December 2019

Vegan Christmas Lunch at The Grapes Hotel | Press Invite


AD | Hello my lovelies, happy Wednesday! Are you looking to go somewhere for a festive meal, Christmas drinks or even for your Christmas dinner? Then why not check out Green Kings Pubs'* The Grapes Hotel in St Helens? It caters for everyone in your life!

Monday 9 December 2019

My Ultimate Christmas Gift Guide | 2019


AD | Hello my lovelies! Christmas is just around the corner and trying to buy presents for the hard-to-buy-for family members and friends can be a nightmare. However, I have teamed up with some amazing brands to share some gifts that are perfect for everyone!

Friday 6 December 2019

My Christmas Wishlist | 2019


AD | Hello my lovelies, hope you are all having a really wonderful festive start to your weekend. It seems that my Birthday and Christmas wishlists are always something that you all really enjoy reading so I've teamed up with Amazon UK* to show you all some of the things I'm hoping to find under our Christmas tree this year.

Monday 2 December 2019

24 Festive Movies To Watch On The Run Up To Christmas


AD | Hello my lovelies! Christmas time is my favourite time of the year for snuggling up on the sofa with a hot chocolate or a glass of homemade mulled wine*, snacks and a really big blanket to watch a festive movie, or ten.  So I've teamed up with Netflix UK* to put together a list of Christmas movies and which ones I'm going to watch on what days on the run-up to Christmas this year.

Sunday 1 December 2019

Hello December | 2019


AD | Hello my lovelies, happy December! I cannot believe that this is gonna be the last "hello monthly" post I am going to be sharing for this year, just wow. This year came around and has gone so quickly, so much has happened and I am so happy with how life is right now and what has been happening in my life, things are doing so well. Here is what I have been up to last month...

Saturday 30 November 2019

Your Festive Food and Drink Bucket List | Guest Post

AD | Hello my lovelies! Christmas is the perfect time to forget all we know about healthy eating and indulge in some lip-smacking festive treats and cocktails. From Christmas staples which have been given an exciting twist, to deliciously extravagant cocktails, please find below some of the best dishes and drinks to sample in Liverpool this festive period, and where to feast on Christmas Day itself.

Thursday 28 November 2019

Christmas Shopping Featuring Femme Luxe | Haul

AD | Hello my lovelies! I'm bringing you another Femme Luxe haul today, however, this is a little sneak into their winter warmers and Christmas range!

Wednesday 27 November 2019

Common Everyday Triggers To Avoid | Crohns and Colitis UK


AD | Hello my lovelies! I wanted to share some of the best ways to avoid causing yourself a flare-up by cutting out certain foods every day. I'm really hoping that some of these help you...


Tuesday 26 November 2019

Autumn Food featuring Buy Whole Foods Online | Review


AD | Hello my lovelies, I wanted to share how amazing this online company is who got in touch with me recently and why I've been loving their ingredients. Buy Whole Foods Online* are an international health food supplier, based in Minster, Kent, England. They deliver top-quality natural and organic wholefoods, and related healthy living products, directly to homes and businesses across the UK and Europe.

Monday 25 November 2019

Winter Walks at Taylor Park


AD | Hello my lovelies, happy Monday! Taylor Park* is the largest Victorian park in St Helens. Its facilities include a large dam, rock garden, quarry garden, children's play area, outdoor gym equipment, woodland walks, panoramic views across the surrounding landscape, boathouse, tearoom and a visitor centre. Keep reading for more information and to check out more of its beautiful pictures...


Saturday 23 November 2019

Brits Urged To Turn New Leaves With Garden Thefts Rising | Guest Post

AD | Hello my lovelies! Did you know that items stolen from a garden can be anything from garden tools, chairs, tables and expensive plants? Well, the latest research from the AA shows that three quarters (75%) of AA members said it would cost up to £5,000 to replace their garden items.

Yet despite these costs, nearly half of homeowners (48%) would not include garden contents when buying home insurance. Only 2% included about half of the items, nearly a quarter (23%) just thought of the expensive or big stuff, and just a fifth (21%) included everything.

Murals Wallpaper 'Midnight Blooms' Collection Captures The Moody Floral Trend | Guest Post


AD | Hello my lovelies! The set of new murals that put a twist on floral design are home decor's answer to the dramatic trend that's currently captivating the fashion world. The Midnight Blooms collection by MuralsWallpaper* features moody floral motifs in romantic jewel tones and blushed rose hues sinking into a black background.

Thursday 21 November 2019

Christmas Food Wonderland at the Great Yorkshire Vegan WinterFest | Guest Post

AD | Hello my lovelies! Enjoy the ethical festival feel-good factor at The Great Yorkshire Vegan WinterFest this December. Leeds Town Hall will be playing host to an exciting Christmas food and shopping experience. Whether you fancy trying some festive vegan food, have some vegan friends to buy presents for, or are fed up with buying the usual gifts and are looking for something that’s plastic-free, this event will have everything you need to create the perfect cruelty-free Christmas...

Netflix Shows To Binge Watch on Netflix This Winter


AD | Hello my lovelies! In my opinion, from September onwards, and Sundays, of course, is the perfect time to be spending your evenings snuggled up on the sofa with a blanket in front of your TV binge-watching so I've put together a list of shows on Netflix* that you can watch to your heart's content...

WWE 2K20 Game Review Morphilms Blogs | Guest Post


AD | Hello my lovelies! My gorgeous husband brings you another post today with a review of one of the best games that is out right now!

Wednesday 20 November 2019

Glasgow Vegan Winter Festival - A Vegan Christmas Shopping Wonderland | Guest Post

AD | Hello my lovelies! Enjoy the ethical festival feel-good factor at Glasgow Vegan Winter Festival this November. Glasgow Trades Hall will be playing host to an exciting Christmas shopping experience. Whether you’ve got some vegan friends to buy presents for, fancy trying some festive vegan food or are fed up with buying the usual gifts and are looking for something that’s plastic-free, this event will have everything you need to create the perfect cruelty-free Christmas…

Femme Luxe - Part Three | Haul

AD | Hello my lovelies, I'm bringing you another Femme Luxe* haul for you today of some more gorgeous things that were sent to me recently. I'm loving these items and cannot wait to share them with you all...

Helpful Things To Do During A Flare-Up | Crohns and Colitis UK


AD | Hello my lovelies! Being in a crohns disease or ulcerative colitis flare-up can really be like you're living in hell with the devil constantly punching you in the tummy with no way of knowing how or when it's going to stop. However, I want to try some tips that really have helped me during flare-ups.

Monday 18 November 2019

Everyday Winter Makeup | November 2019


AD | Hello my lovelies, happy Monday! Hope you are all having a wonderful start to your week. The winter months are fast approaching us and I wanted to share what makeup and beauty products I am loving right now and what I have been reaching for when I do my makeup.


Sunday 17 November 2019

Tecar Therapy, The Fastest Solution To Peak Physical Performance | Guest Post

AD | Hello my lovelies! Tecar Centre, ALO Physiotherapy Clinic*, are pioneers in their field introducing this progressive technology to Harley Street.  This international clinic (one of the best-kept secrets in Central London) is based in Marylebone close to London’s affluent Bond Street and Knightsbridge on the world’s most famous street for private clinics in medicine and surgeries.

Saturday 16 November 2019

A Stroke of Luck 1st annual Gala Ball | Guest Post


AD | Hello my lovelies! The survivor-led charity launched in the UK in May 2019 and will host its highly anticipated 1st annual charity Gala Ball on 30th November 2019. The Merseyside based charity has been set up to support the recovery of stroke survivors across the UK using physical rehabilitation through the guidance of fitness and wellbeing professionals.

Friday 15 November 2019

WWE Fashion Wishlist and Outfit Idea's


AD | Hello my lovelies! As many of you already know, I am a massive fan of wrestling so I thought I would share an article today sharing about my top three favourite wrestlers, share with you a little bit more about them and tell you how to get their outfit looks.

Thursday 14 November 2019

24 Hours in Blackpool | Travelodge


AD | Hello my lovelies! Fairground adrenaline rush or bright lights and razzle-dazzle? The Blackpool South Promenade hotel* is located just off the main buzzing promenade of Blackpool, Britain's favourite seaside resort, just down the road from the iconic Blackpool Tower. There's fun on tap with Blackpool Pleasure Beach right on your doorstep and other popular attractions like the SeaLife Centre and Madame Tussauds which are just a short walk away along the famously illuminated promenade.

Tuesday 12 November 2019

Alternative Christmas Wish List from Royal Albert Dock | Guest Post

AD | Hello my lovelies! The festive season is nearly upon us and what better way to kick off Christmas shopping than with a trip to Liverpool's iconic Royal Albert Dock. In addition to the extensive drinking and dining options, the dockside retail scene is a great place to find unique and thoughtful gifts available nowhere else in Liverpool. With a range of independent retailers, visitors will be able to purchase something a little different for loved ones this year.

Monday 11 November 2019

Femme Luxe Haul - Part Two | November 2019

AD | Hello my lovelies! I'm bringing you a little treat this evening with another Femme Luxe* haul, I've loved the items I picked out this time and everything fits so great - which makes me super happy!!

Our Bedroom | Take A Tour


AD | Hello my lovelies! As many of you know already, we moved into our forever home last year and have been posted tours of our home as we have been doing it up. I have already posted Our Livingroom Tour and Our Bedroom Tour but I wanted to share with you an updated tour of our bedroom now it's finally how we wanted it and how to have it all done.

Friday 8 November 2019

Pain-Less by Anne Wilson | Book Review


AD | Hello my lovelies! I was recently kindly sent a copy of this book and wanted to share my review of it for you all today. Pain-Less: Living with Pain, Finding Joy* is written by Anne Welsh and is all about how she was finally diagnosed with Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) and how she is living with it from day-to-day whilst still maintaining a positive life and mindset.


Thursday 7 November 2019

Femme Luxe Haul | November 2019

AD | Hello my lovelies, I really hope you're all having a wonderful evening. I have some more clothing items from Femme Luxe* to share with you all today. I received these items a couple of weeks ago but have been trying them out before reviewing them.

Wednesday 6 November 2019

Saturday's Bath Vegan Winter Festival Set to be Major Sell-out | Guest Post

AD | Hello my lovelies! There’s something for everyone at Bath Vegan Winter Festival from Vegan Events UK this Saturday, 9th November. Set to be a sell-out event, the festival includes a feast of mouth-wateringly festive food, over 70 fantastic stalls, world food caterers, exciting cookery demos, inspirational talks, interactive workshops, yoga and children's activities running throughout the day.

Crohns/Colitis and CBD | Crohns and Colitis UK


AD | Hello my lovelies! I've been taking CBD to treat my ulcerative colitis now for nearly two years and I cannot recommend it enough, I wanted to share with you all why I think you should start taking CBD if you're a sufferer...

Tuesday 5 November 2019

Fierce Animal Print Flooring with Murals Wallpaper | Guest Post

AD | This fierce flooring is a bold take on animal prints. The latest addition to Atrafloor's collection of fun, modern designs for floors is a set of striking patterns that put a twist on animal print trends. The colour-clashing designs break away from toned-down neutrals to invite more vibrant energy into interiors.

Monday 4 November 2019

Ways I'll Be Celebrating Bon Fire Night This Year | 2019


AD | Hello my lovelies! We always celebrate Bon Fire Night a couple of days before as we have a furry family member who is so scared of the fireworks and loud noises, and also my great-grandfather passed away on Bon Fire Night so we, as a family, like to remember him on 5th November each year. So as we celebrated yesterday, I thought I'd share with you what we got up to and what ways we celebrated. (picture credit)


Saturday 2 November 2019

How I'm Spending "The Day of The Dead" | 2019

Hello my lovelies! You may remember that last week I posted an article explaining my religion in a little bit more detail, and I explain what Halloween means to me. Today is The Day of The Dead and after receiving a lot of questions from readers and followers, I wanted to share a little bit more about what this means to me and my religion.

Friday 1 November 2019

Hello November | 2019


AD | Hello my lovelies, I hope you're all having an amazing Friday! Can you believe that there are only two more months until a new start to a new year? I always love this time of year, as in my family we have always had so much to celebrate: Halloween, Guy Farks Night, Thanksgiving, Christmas and then a New Year.

Tuesday 29 October 2019

Lakrids Liquorice Advent Calendar 2019 | Review


AD | Hello my lovelies, happy Tuesday! I wanted to share this the Lakrids Christmas Advent Calendar* with you all which I recently received in my 'blog mail' if you're a lover of liquorice you're going to love it!


Monday 28 October 2019

Halloween Baking | Recipe


AD | Hello my lovelies! Halloween is only a couple of days away and what better way to celebrate this holiday than with some yummy homemade spooky-themed vegan cupcakes? Keep them for yourself, share them with friends or family, or even give them out to trick-or-treaters, it's really up to you! Here's how to make this simple, quick and easy recipe...


Friday 25 October 2019

My Religion | I'm Wiccan


Hello my lovelies! I am Wiccan and I've never spoken out about my religion on social media before as I know that it can be a bit of a sensitive subject and a lot of people find talking about what they believe in a little worrying as they may be judged. However, with Halloween fast approaching us I wanted to speak out and share the views and beliefs I have in the hope that some of you will relate or understand a little bit better.

Thursday 24 October 2019

Soul Analyse "I AM" Jewellery | Review


AD | Hello my lovelies, hope everyone is having a wonderful Thursday! You all know how much I am a big believer in the law of attraction and how "the secret" can really help your life and mental health, well I have to share this incredible brand with you all. I was recently sent a bracelet from a brand called Soul Analyse* and I wanted to share this with you today as I have totally have fallen in love with this brand and why I think you need to do so too!

Wednesday 23 October 2019

October Femme Luxe | Haul


AD | Hello my lovelies, hope you're all having a wonderful Wednesday evening. I've partnered up with Femme Luxe* again and wanted to share a few items which I recently picked out from them.

Monday 21 October 2019

My Favourite Horror Movies & TV Shows


AD | Hello my lovelies! If you've read my blog or followed me on social media for a while then you'll probably know by now how much I adore a good horror movie or spooky based TV show and since so many amazing shows and movies have been added on Amazon Prime* recently, I thought I would share my favourites with you all.

Wednesday 16 October 2019

Beginner’s Guide to Face Yoga | Guest Post

AD | The truth is, everyone gets older, and some of us might be a little self-conscious about the fine lines and wrinkles that start appearing. Of course, facial fillers and cosmetic surgery are always options, but these procedures can be both dangerous and expensive. Instead, there’s a new anti-ageing practice called face yoga that you can try out!

Monday 14 October 2019

My Relaxing Autumn Outfits from Femme Luxe


AD | Hello my lovelies! I was recently contacted by Femme Luxe* who asked me to pick out some outfits from their website for me to review on my website so that's what this post is going to be about today, also I'm gonna be sharing a couple of ways how I would style these clothes too.


Our Halloween Decor | 2019


AD | Hello my lovelies! Halloween has always been a big deal for me in my home, and being a Wiccan personally, I adore anything to do with this holiday so I thought for today's blog post I'd share our Halloween decorations with you all this year as this type of blog post has always been highly loved in the past.

Sunday 13 October 2019

Your Embarrassing Questions Answered | Crohns and Colitis UK


AD | Hello my lovelies! If you follow me on my Tumblr account then you may remember a little while ago I asked you all to send in your embarrassing questions that you're not brave enough to ask your nurse or doctros so I could ask my gastrologist nurse for you to feature in an article - well, here they are all answered!

Saturday 12 October 2019

Ways To Improve Your Mental Health


AD | Hello my lovelies, and a very happy Saturday to you all! I wanted to share with you all some easy ways that you can improve your mental health by simple things that you can do on a daily basis. I really hope this post helps some of you, and please know I'm sending you all of my love.


Friday 11 October 2019

Love Your Horoscope | Review


AD | Hello my lovelies! I was recently contacted by the wonderful people behind the We Love Horoscope* website and sent these beautiful items pictured above to test out for a review. Here are my thoughts...


Thursday 10 October 2019

Crohns/Colitis Flare-Up Emergency Kit | Crohns and Colitis UK


AD | Hello my lovelies! If you've been reading my website or following me on my social media pages for a while then you'll know that I suffer from an invisible illness which can't ever be cured called ulcerative colitis - you can read more about my journey with this disease by clicking here. In my case, I have a lot of "just encase" things in my emergency kit but as my Nan always said "it's better to be safe than sorry" meaning its better to have it just encase you may need it. 

Monday 7 October 2019

Halloween Wax Melts | Black Candles Review


AD | Hello my lovelies! I adore my home smelling lovely and since I'm Wiccan and a massive fan of wax melts, when I was asked if I wanted to review some of the Black Candles* wax melts - I jumped at the chance!

Friday 4 October 2019

Things To Expect When You Lose A Baby


AD | Hello my lovelies! As many of you may already know, my husband and I lost our little girl in 2013 but what we have never shared online is that on 10th September 2018 we also lost our little boy. If you have ever lost a child yourself then you'll know that it's a heartbreaking time and there are certain things that happen that a lot of people don't talk about openly. However, I wanted to share this post and give you all a little insight through my eyes and explain a little bit more about the "Wave of Light". 

Tuesday 1 October 2019

Hello October | 2019


AD | Hello my lovelies, and a very happy and spooky October to you all! September seemed like it was over within the blink of an eye and Autumn time really kicked it when September started, which made me a little bit sad as I wanted to hang on to the Summertime for as long as I could - sadly that's just British weather. September was a really great month for me social media-wise as I was invited to a lot and got so many articles prepped for the next few months. Here's what I got up to...


Monday 30 September 2019

24 Hours in Lowton | Travelodge


AD | Hello my lovelies! A couple of weeks back my husband and I were invited to go and stay the night at the beautiful Travelodge Hotel* in Lowton to review one of their rooms, if you've been reading my articles this year then you'll know already that we have stayed in quite a few of the Travelodge Hotel's* during the year and we have to say by far this was our favourite hotel to stay at, and here's why...

Food-Related Things To Do During a Colitis or Crohns Flare Up | Crohns and Colitis UK

Hello my lovelies! Unless you're a sufferer you really don't understand the agony that we sufferers have when we're in ulcerative colitis or crohn's disease flare-up, the pain has been provided to sometimes be worse than labour pain and it is constant. So as you can imagine you really don't feel like eating at all, but I wanted to share some of the food-related tips I eat whenever I am in a colitis flare-up in hope that it will help others.

Sunday 29 September 2019

Gears 5 Xbox Review | Morphilms Blogs


GIFTED | I wasn't around for the Halo-phase of Xbox community, as I didn't get online until about 2005 when Halo 2 was dropping off and Halo 3 didn't come about till 2007. So when Gears of War came to the Xbox 360 in 2006 I was made up to finally be apart of something new and popular on the next-generation console.

Friday 27 September 2019

Autumn Vegan Caribbean Curry | Recipe


AD | Hello lovelies! I think by now, everyone on earth must know how much I love a yummy homemade curry for tea so for today's blog post I wanted to share one of my favourites to make during the Autumn time to remind me of the sunny weather.

Thursday 26 September 2019

'Alisha Valerie' Personalised USB Sticks!


AD | Hello my lovelies! You may remember a few weeks back I shared an article all about personalised USB power banks, well the company loved my article and wanted to work with me again so this time we created some personalised USB sticks!

Wednesday 25 September 2019

Capture Your Proposal With The One-Of-A-Kind Engagement Cam | Review


AD | Hello my lovelies! Are you looking to propose to your partner? The Engagement Cam* is an all-in package which includes everything you need allowing you to focus on the task at hand and pulling off the best plan. The Engagement ring box allows you to keep to tradition but with that all-important modern twist.

Monday 23 September 2019

Autumn Dresses | Wishlist


AD | Helly my lovelies! I love wearing dresses, and I adore wearing them in the Autumn months (I think it's my inner witch trying to get out because Halloween is close) and since Autumn is just around the corner I thought I would share some of the dresses that are on my wishlist this year.

Friday 20 September 2019

Lightopia, Europe’s Largest Lantern and Light Festival to Debut in Manchester this Winter | Guest Post


AD | Taking place at Heaton Park, Manchester’s largest historic park and Europe’s largest municipal park, Lightopia is a brand new, immersive and visually-dramatic lantern and light festival, that promises to fuse beautiful art installations with human experience.

Wednesday 18 September 2019

Our Autumn Home Decor | Living Room Tour


AD | Hello my lovelies and a very happy Wednesday to you all! I was recently asked if I'd like to take part in a recycling project about making your own wreath from recycled materials that I could find laying about so with the help of my Auntie Sharon I decided to create this gorgeous autumn-themed wreath of a beautiful scarecrow face, using a sunhat that I found at a local charity store. I personally think it really goes with all of our autumn decor...


Monday 16 September 2019

My Autumn Makeup Essentials | September 2019


AD | Hello my lovelies! One of the best things I love about the change in seasons is changing out my makeup bag and adding it different products. We all have our favourite products that we love in our makeup collections so I wanted to share with you all what are my favourites this year that I keep reaching for over and over again.