Recently Mecca Bingo challenged me to come up with my top five Game of Thrones moments and if i’m honest after Monday’s episode being so bloody awesome I really struggled to come up with just five.  Mockingbird has to be my favourite episode so far this season, if not of the series. So much good came of it and I definitely, laughed, cried and cheered which are all hugely important when it comes to whether or not I enjoy a program. Game of Thrones is a truly wonderful program, one of the few that my whole family get together to discuss. The characters are awesome, the millions of storylines all…

If you know someone moving abroad soon then you might be wondering what to get them as a parting gift. Obviously, if they’re moving abroad then they may not have much room to take anything too substantial, so you need to think smart. Here are some great gift ideas for people moving to another country… Personalised jewellery If you want something that’s small enough to fit in even the most tightly packed of bags but is still incredibly personal, then some personalised jewellery would be a fine choice of going away gift. Jewellery brands such as Pandora or ChloBo sell various different charms and pendants, so you can choose ones…

Today I have for you the first of my guest post swaps. I really love sharing bloggers on Cocktails in Teacups and what better way to do this than having them guest post for me. Today I’ll have a post going up over on another blog, so you won’t be hearing from me (aside from this little paragraph!) The blogger today is writing about a subject I am so envious of, so I hope you’ll enjoy it as much as me! I give you Lisa from Every Day Lisa Mae!  ———————————————— Credit  Many little girls dream of growing up to become a Disney Princess.  Most grow out of that innocent…

Credit Buying a bed can be every bit as much of a big fashion decision as getting a new pair of shoes y’know… Here are a few of my top tips for buying a bed that can be a true credit to your bedroom: Tell the legitimate bedding revolutions from the fashion fads… Presumable since the very first beds were sold we’ve been presented with all kinds of new and intriguing bedding designs. Some of these have been genuinely innovative, like the memory-foam mattresses that help thousands to get a better sleep every night. On the other hand, are the flashes in the pan, the zany, fashionable bedding ideas that…

Choosing the correct women’s winter wetsuit needn’t be the headache that many consider it to be. As with all women’s wetsuits there are important things to look out for, but naturally the main one that springs to mind is warmth. A high quality ladies wetsuit will help you keep warm even when the water temperature drops. So, what are the things to think about when buying women’s wetsuits? Let’s have a look at the three main points to be on the lookout for: ⦁    Fit – How a women’s winter wetsuit fits is an all important factor in maintaining warmth against the cold sea water. If a ladies winter wetsuit…

Credit When you’re a mum, there are times when you struggle to remember what it was like to have time for yourself. Being busy with little ones, or even older children, can lead to a serious case of neglecting your own needs – particularly where beauty is concerned. But that doesn’t have to be the case; with a few sneaky tricks, you can be a very yummy mummy. Multitask  When time is at a premium, you need to learn to work with it rather than against it. For example, a shortcut to beautiful hair is to apply a nourishing oil or a conditioner that can be soaking in and doing…