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Review of the year 2019 – heroes and zeros

December 31, 2019

My Sliding Doors Moments

December 19, 2019

My bookish obsession, my favourite books of the year

December 5, 2019

A handpicked selection of gifts made from companies using sustainable resources, leaving a minimal carbon footprint, or giving money back to worthy causes.

The Ethical Christmas Gift List: give well, do good

November 19, 2019

This easy banana cake recipe takes less then ten minutes to prepare. I make no apology for this unhealthy recipe. Afterall, life is short. Eat the cake.

Quick, easy, moist banana cake recipe

October 17, 2019

25Feb

Heart health is an issue close to my, um, heart, so I’ve written a blog about how to look after your ticker, along with a couple of yummy healthy recipes.

How to have a healthy heart

Issues of the heart Hearts are on my mind this month, and not because

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07Feb

Having previously written about shopping addiction, I'm now feeding that habit. Here are a few of my favourite beauty and style finds which I think you’ll love.

Beauty, Fashion

These are a few of my favourite things: My beauty and style picks

Objects of desire I was sad to hear The Pool is closing. The online

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30Jan

Fashion, Wisdom

When does a hobby become a habit, or an addiction?

Goodbye dry January, hello moderate February I’m nearly at the end of Dry January

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10Jan

Is this madness - being stone cold sober for January, the most depressing month of the year? I've done the research and here's my Alcohol SWOT analysis.

So long wet December. Hello dry January

Is this madness – being stone cold sober for January, the most depressing month of the year?

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20Dec

Here is a look back at 2018, including my activities, achievements and failures. Because if I don't write it down, it's like it never happened.

2018 in review – highlights and lowlifes

A look back over my personal challenges, activities and achievements. Because if I don’t write it down,

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23Nov

I'm clearly not going to win any awards for Car Journalist of the Year, but I can demonstrate how Vauxhall's Grandland X kept a busy woman comfortable and calm during a most hectic week.

Vauxhall Grandland X: keeps calm while you carry on

The ignorant petrol head “Dear Vicki, would you like to drive our brand new

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18Nov

The nights are drawing in, which can lead to lethargy. My advice - do not wallow. Here are my tips for recharging and energizing yourself.

Lethargy beating tips to energize and recharge you

What’s GBBO got to do with it? Hot on the heels of my last

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04Nov

The skirt has grown up and it's a very flattering midi-length. Here are a few ideas to help you style this season's must have skirt.

The midi skirt edit – how to wear this essential fashion staple

Not a dedicated follower of fashion I have never been a glossy magazine reader.

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24Oct

According to research, run-down Brits blame life admin, stressful careers and technology for a lack of downtime. But we have a surprising way of unwinding.

How to unwind from the stress of modern life and WIN A BED

Modern life is occasionally rubbish I’ve had a crappy week folks. The boiler packed

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I'm Vicki: midlifer; mum; blogger; self-employed; recruitment consultant; Londoner; control freak. In this little corner of the internet you'll find my ramblings on food, fashion, fun, beauty and wisdom (although as you'll see, I'm really no maven). Please join me as I fumble my way through midlife. You can find out more about me through these blogs and on the 'about me' page. If you work for a brand and want to talk about working together, please visit my 'work with me' page.

Much love, Vx