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5 Book Types to Take on Holiday*
Although August is coming to an end, that doesn’t mean holiday season is. A lot of people, especially millennials, go on holiday in September as the resorts are quieter and it tends to be cheaper once the kids return to school. I haven’t actually ever been on holiday during July/August since I was a child and my mother was a teacher so we couldn’t go in term time, May and September have always been my holiday months of choice. I was recently asked by Holiday Gems who provide last minute holidays to share some book recommendations that are perfect for travelling and reading by the pool. I won’t lie, I…
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How to Host the Perfect Event*
Prior to becoming a mother and a writer I used to work in hospitality and catering. I’ve done everything, being a bar maid, a waitress, receptionist, front of house and even an events planner. Of everything events was probably my favourite and it was definitely the most rewarding. These days the only events I seem to plan are children’s birthday parties but there are some things to think about that are the same across the board for hosting any perfect event and I thought I’d share them with you today; Credit What Kind of Event Are You Throwing? Firstly you need to look at what kind of event you’re having.…
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Introducing Livvy Bird Adventures
In September, Cocktails in Teacups will be 5 years old. I have blogged pretty much religiously since 18/09/12 and I really am proud of how far I’ve come. This blog has gone through a few evolutions, from general rambling, through food, fashion, beauty (when I still had time and effort to care about my appearance) and has now ended on life, parenting and a little bit of travel. In the mix there is Disney. Disney is a huge part of my life, and as Little Miss grows it’s getting bigger. We live for our Disney trips, LM is heavily into cosplay, we support small shops for Disney merch and I…
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Enchancing Mobile Phone Photography*
With every new phone release the cameras on them are getting better and as much as I love my DSLR, having a decent camera in my pocket on my person every day is great and I have captured so many fab photos using purely my phone. Although I very rarely use them on my blog, they’re great for Instagram and other forms of social media. However if you want to take your mobile phone photography here are a few tips that will help you out; Credit Invest in a Good Phone Although there are ways to take good photos with most phones, investing in one with a good quality camera…
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My 5 Favourite Apps*
The one piece of technology I’m always in fear of losing these days is my iPhone. I’m not onto an iPhone 7, having started at the 4 (prior to that I swore by Sony Eriksson and then a Blackberry). I remember when I phone was just a phone, for calling and texting. Then you could take photos with it and use it to store music, these days however it’s a mini computer. I use it to send and reply to emails, keep up to date with friends and secure work for myself. I’d be completely lost without it. For me what sets my iPhone apart from all other phones is…
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Safety Content // Bicycle Safety: Evaluating the Safety of Our Roads*
It’s obvious to everyone that cyclists are diminishing on our roads as cars and public transport becomes more accessible and affordable. In 2014, Bicycles accounted for only 1% of the total number of vehicles used on our roads, which is a 13% decrease in cycle use since 1952 when the official figure stood at 14%. More often than not, this means that their safety is overlooked when it shouldn’t be at all. Together with True Solicitors, specialists in bicycle accident claims, we evaluate how safe our roads are when it comes to cycling. Cycling: the British Picture In a survey conducted in 2015 it was suggested that 1.5 million people…
