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Vauxhall Grandland X: keeps calm while you carry on

November 23, 2018 116 Views 6 Comments

The ignorant petrol head “Dear Vicki, would you like to drive our brand new SUV, the Grandland X? Love Vauxhall.” “Dear Vauxhall, you had me at ‘drive’. Love Vicki” Or words to that effect. And so started the chain of events, which led me to … [read more]

Fun Wisdom

Lethargy beating tips to energize and recharge you

November 18, 2018 96 Views 0 Comment

What’s GBBO got to do with it? Hot on the heels of my last post about unwinding from the stress of modern life, comes new research about the best ways to recharge during the winter months. A study by E.ON revealed that 42% of Brits … [read more]

Fashion

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

November 04, 2018 140 Views 1 Comment

Not a dedicated follower of fashion I have never been a glossy magazine reader. Because I’m not an avid follower of fashion, my style has barely changed in 15 years. It’s all jeans and baggy jumpers when I’m at home, and tunic or skater style … [read more]

Fun Wisdom

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

October 24, 2018 250 Views 157 Comments

Modern life is occasionally rubbish I’ve had a crappy week folks. The boiler packed up, taking with it any hope of a hot shower and making me resort to multiple layers and fingerless gloves to carry on my work from home. The car alarm kept … [read more]

Fun Wisdom

Life hacks in the kitchen: 12 top tips for an easier life

October 07, 2018 206 Views 4 Comments

This post doesn’t really need much of an introduction. Who doesn’t love a life hack? Here are my favourites to make life easier in the kitchen. My pleasure. 1.The best way to clean your chopping board: rub a handful of salt around the surface with … [read more]

Fashion Wisdom

Are progressive lenses right for you? Everything you need to know.

September 26, 2018 250 Views 6 Comments

Channelling Dame Edna You may have seen on Instagram that I have some pretty funky new glasses. They’ve had almost unanimous praise. The only detractor is Mr Maven who thinks they’re a bit Dame Edna. Pah. This is a new look for me, and also … [read more]

Beauty Fun

Join The Age Well Revolution. Together we’re stronger.

September 07, 2018 260 Views 0 Comment

The invisible middle According to We Are Superhuman’s Invisible Middle Study, 70% of women in their 40s and 50s feel they are largely ignored by the mainstream media. We live in a society that values youth over experience, beauty over wisdom. The media projects an … [read more]

Food

Mango meringue pie, a simple recipe with only 5 ingredients

August 14, 2018 284 Views 2 Comments

I don’t consider myself a food blogger, but once or twice a year I’m approached to create a recipe in collaboration with a brand. I always have to check, and then check again, that the brand in question understands what an utterly lazy cook I … [read more]

Beauty

Why you should use a face serum and my pick of the best

August 03, 2018 424 Views 1 Comment

A couple of weeks ago, a friend took me discretely to one side to ask me what filler I inject into my face. I’ve never used a filler. I attribute my good skin to two things: genetics and the consistent use of high quality skincare … [read more]

Fun

What to do on a city break in Berlin – the 3 day itinerary

July 28, 2018 239 Views 0 Comment

Mr Maven and I have just returned from a three day city break in Berlin. This was our first holiday without the kids since our 10th anniversary trip to Rome several years ago. Why Berlin? Berlin has a reputation as a diverse city which has … [read more]

Vauxhall Grandland X: keeps calm while you carry on

Lethargy beating tips to energize and recharge you

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

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

Life hacks in the kitchen: 12 top tips for an easier life

Are progressive lenses right for you? Everything you need to know.

Join The Age Well Revolution. Together we’re stronger.

Mango meringue pie, a simple recipe with only 5 ingredients

Why you should use a face serum and my pick of the best

What to do on a city break in Berlin – the 3 day itinerary

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