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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

08Oct

Beauty

Is professional teeth whitening worth the money?

Teething problems WARNING: this post contains ugly photos of teeth and gums. I had a

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8 mins read

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27Sep

Here is my day and night-time routine for mature, thirsty skin. Featuring products by Prai, ARK Skincare, Sesderma, Nakin and Neal's Yard Remedies.

Beauty

My day and night-time skincare routine for thirsty skin

I have so many skincare products on the go at the moment, my bathroom cabinet

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7 mins read

2533 Views

13Sep

If you are stuck in a cycle of procrastination, writing is one way to get your mojo back. There are many other benefits to writing and keeping a journal.

Health & wellbeing

The benefits of writing and keeping a journal

September, you’re my favourite September is my favourite month. Whereas for most of the year

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6 mins read

980 Views

09Sep

Verso Skincare claims to have found a formula which can turn back time. Here is my honest verdict from my trial of several Verso products.

Beauty, Popular posts

The honest blogger’s review of Verso Skincare

The honest blogger’s review of Verso Skincare Verso Skincare claims to have found a formula

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5 mins read

32224 Views

17Aug

If high street dress shopping leaves you cold and shopping online for clothes feels like a gamble, fear not, eShakti has the solution. Here's my review.

Style

eShakti customised clothing. Is this the perfect fit?

The despair of the high street Browsing the high street for the perfect dress can

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4 mins read

1635 Views

08Aug

My review of Eagle Brae, a 5* eco-friendly holiday in the Scottish Highlands where you can have an outdoor adventure, or relax and enjoy the view.

Lifestyle, Travel

Eagle Brae: a unique adventure in the Highlands of Scotland

Town vs Country We are townies through and through. Our kids were born in an

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5 mins read

1280 Views

25Jul

What to pack for a multi-activity UK holiday with unpredictable weather? The answer is everything, and I can tell you how to pack it and where to buy it.

Style, Travel

How to pack for a UK staycation

[Ad: This article is a paid partnership with JD Williams.] As I write this, in

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4 mins read

894 Views

18Jul

Every set of circumstances is different, but it's not a coincidence that women in their 40s are turning to self-employment in record numbers.

Why midlife women are turning their backs on permanent employment

The growth of self-employment I’ve been self employed for five years. Before 2014 I hadn’t

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5 mins read

9387 Views

03Jul

Menopause isn't something to be ashamed of. We need to talk openly about it, so that sharing our experiences becomes normal and we can support each other.

Health & wellbeing

The journal of a perimenopausal woman

My secret diaries I have written a journal on and off since I was a

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4 mins read

1050 Views

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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