If your other half loves aftershave as much as mine does, this DIY aftershave advent calendar is the perfect festive surprise. It’s affordable, creative, and gives him something new to try every morning in the Christmas countdown. It’s also a brilliant fragrance advent calendar alternative if you’re looking for something more personal and budget-friendly.

I gifted mine to my husband on 1st December, and now that the surprise has safely landed, I can finally share how I made this unique advent calendar idea for him!

It’s that time of year again, hot chocolate, twinkling lights, and the festive tunes on the radio. But if, like me, you groan a little at the thought of picking “safe but boring” gifts (yes, socks again… sigh), then this year is going to be different. Welcome to the All About A Mummy Christmas Gift Guide: a curated collection of thoughtful, fun and family-friendly ideas that’ll make you feel a little less stressed and a lot more excited about gifting.

As a mum to two cheeky girls (and one equally cheeky husband in tow), I’ve learnt that the perfect present isn’t about the price tag or the sparkle. It’s about the reaction: the surprised gasp, the grin. Whether you’re shopping for your best friend, your partner, or even yourself, I’ve got you covered.

So sit back, perhaps treat yourself that second mince-pie, and let’s get snipping and clicking. Because this year, you’re not just buying “stuff”, you’re giving moments, memories and that warm fuzzy feeling when someone unwraps exactly what you hoped they’d love. Let the festive fun begin!
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As Christmas approaches it's that time when the quest for the perfect gifts for the whole family begin. I hate giving boring gifts like socks or heaven forbid deodorant... So this guide is designed to give you some fresh, new ideas, and streamline your festive gift search. From tasty treats classics to modern innovations, join me in navigating a curated selection guaranteed to elicit smiles on Christmas morning. 

Now October is all about Halloween and Halloween equals pumpkin carving. But pumpkin carving is one of the most wasteful activities known to man! Last year an estimated 22.2 million went in the bin after they were carved. The only inedible part of a pumpkin is the stalk, meaning the rest can be put to great use and the experts at Ocado have come up with some fabulous seasonal recipes, including this delicious pumpkin gnocchi recipe, to make use of every part of this versatile vegetable.

While I enjoy the odd G&T, I tend to opt for mainly alcohol-free these days, esspecially since struggling with long covid. With the rise of so many great non-alcoholic alternatives it is no surprise searches for ‘non-alcoholic drink alternatives’ are up by +100% in the past year.

Enter these three delicious mocktail recipes from Ocado, perfect for summer entertaining. And really what is better than a delicious, refreshing mocktail that doesn't leave you with a hangover the next day?

What better way to show our love and appreciation on Mother's Day than by treating those special women in our life to a delicious homemade breakfast? My breakfast vice is, and always has been, pancakes! I order them when we go out for brunch but I very rarely make them at home because they are a special treat and they always taste better when someone else makes them for you!

I have teamed up with Modern Milkman to create this delicious, fluffy blueberry pancake recipe that is sure to make her feel extra special. Not only are these pancakes easy to make, but they're also bursting with fresh blueberries and a hint of lemon, making them the perfect sweet start to any day. So roll up your sleeves, gather your ingredients, and let's get cooking!

Mother's Day is just around the corner, and if you're like me, you want to find the perfect gift for a very special person. Whether you're shopping for your own mum, your mother-in-law, step-mum, your wife or partner on behalf of the kids, or a woman who has had a signifciant impact on your formative years, from spa days to jewellery to flowers, there are so many great options out there that it can be hard to know where to start.

So I've put together my annual Mother's Day gift guide to help you find the perfect present that will show your love and appreciation for all the hard work and sacrifices she's made. From sentimental keepsakes to practical items she'll use every day, there's something for every type of  "mum" on this list. So sit back, relax, and let's dive into some amazing gift ideas that will make this Mother's Day one to remember!

The Christmas season is officially coming soon and it is time to start thinking of holiday shopping! If you have a beauty lover in your life, it can be hard to figure out what they do and don’t already have, and what they are most wanting to try for the perfect gift. That said, there are some classic gifts that just about every beauty lover will love. 

Here are some go-to gift ideas for the beauty lover in your life that they will love:

Welcome to my annual Christmas gift guide! Forget socks and Lynx gift sets, this guide features some fab gifts for all the family - including your four legged friends. You can buy all my recommendations online while enjoying a cuppa. Let's make Christmas shopping easy peasy this year!

Autumn is well and truly here and with it comes my nemesis - cold, wet school runs. We live about seven minutes walk from the school so it's pointless to drive when it is raining as you can't park close enough to the school to get any real benefit, so rain or shine we walk. And you'd be surpised how wet you can get during those 14 minutes out of the house!

​One thing I've been thinking about (longing for) is a full length coat to cheat the cold, wet weather, so when Lands' End got in touch about reviewing an item from their range of coats and jackets it was a sign my days of dreading the cold, wet school runs were over.