4 Practical Tips For Upcoming Freelancers

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4 Practical Tips For Upcoming Freelancers 

Whether you are a skilled worker or work in the corporate world, escaping the nine-to-five work schedules, demands, and tight deadlines can seem like the perfect dream. You have probably envisioned yourself working independently and taking as many vacations as possible. However, becoming a freelancer might not be as easy as it is made out to be. Therefore, it is important to consider these four tips to help you achieve the desired outcome. 

  1. Planning is a priority 

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Quitting your day job and moving into freelance work might not be smart. Planning is important to avoid unwanted challenges. Starting anew will include building your brand and clientele from scratch. Researching thoroughly and testing your market to ensure your freelance work is successful would be beneficial. Also, things might take a while to pick up, and you might need to spend more than you budgeted on your new venture. Consider preparing a budget or emergency fund several months ahead or keeping your day job until you can pursue your solo dreams. 

  1. Your image is everything

As a freelancer, you must portray yourself in the best possible light to attract high-quality clients and build a following. Define your values, competencies, and boundaries clearly. Most importantly, make sure you provide quality goods and services. If you are on social media, you must ensure that your content works towards building a brand image that sets you apart from competitors. Consider being on time for appointments or work and handling clients professionally. For instance, if you need to meet with a top client for the first time, avoid taking them to a coffee shop. Instead, consider a coworking office space to create a good and lasting impression and show them that you take your work seriously. 

  1. Network as much as you can 

Knowing people who can recommend you to potential clients or customers is crucial when freelancing. Grow your professional network by talking to other freelancers, joining groups, and attending industry meetings and conferences. Having a business card or flyer to share with random strangers you also pitch to would be best. You will need to be careful not to oversell yourself. Focus on being sincere and forming genuine connections where you express your passion for your work or craft. 

  1. Self-care is vital 

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Contrary to popular belief, freelancing is not a life of unlimited vacations. You must put in extra hours when you begin, which can be stressful. As a solo freelancer, you must juggle many tasks, which can take a toll on you mentally, emotionally, and physically. This is why you must be clear about what you can manage. Consider taking a day off to relax with family and friends. It would also help to set your working hours and follow through strictly. Also, do your best to stay disciplined and productive so you don’t have work piling up. 

Freelancing can be perfect for living on your terms. Though it might require more commitment and hard work initially, it is worth it. Knowing these four tips will help you begin your new journey to freedom.

Sarah x

7 Tips For Choosing The Right Car Dealership

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You’re more likely to get a reliable vehicle when buying from a car dealership. And there are added perks to consider such as the ability to trade in your vehicle and access finance. However, it’s still worth doing your research before you choose a dealership. Some dealerships may not be as trustworthy or as suitable for your needs. Below are just 7 tips for making sure that you choose the right car dealer.

Know roughly what car you want

Certain dealerships specialise in certain types of car or certain makes. Knowing what type of car you’re looking for can help you to narrow down your search. You may find that specialist dealers are a better choice because they have expert knowledge on the type of car you’re after. For example, if you’re looking for a Citroen, it could be worth focusing on Citroen dealers who may be able to offer advice and even potentially help you track down a specific model. Choose a general dealership, and you may only get general advice.

Browse their inventory online

Before visiting a dealership, it could be worth checking their inventory online first. If the range of cars isn’t great or there are red flags such as incorrect information or bad photos, you may want to consider giving this dealership a miss. It’s true that not all car dealers are digitally savvy and that some may have more cars on display that haven’t been listed online, but in most cases a good dealership will be able to keep on top of this.

Check out online reviews

Online reviews can be a telltale sign as to whether a dealership can be trusted. You’re unlikely to find a dealership with positive reviews across the board – particularly a used car dealership – but most trustworthy dealerships should have at least a 3.5 rating on Google and several recent positive reviews. If there are several negative recent reviews or no reviews at all, you may want to consider avoiding the company. 

Look into finance options

Most dealerships offer finance. The best dealership will be able to link you up to multiple finance companies and will be able to get you multiple quotes to choose from. Bear this in mind if you’re unable to buy a vehicle in cash.

Make sure they offer a test drive

A trustworthy dealership shouldn’t have any concerns offering a test drive (unless, of course, you don’t own a licence). If a car dealership keeps making excuses for not allowing a test drive, this could be a sign that they’re trying to hide a fault with the vehicle. All in all, never buy unless you’ve taken the car for a test drive. 

Visit a few dealerships

Visiting a few dealerships gives you a good idea as to how the quality of service differs within your area. It also allows you to compare prices and perks. Don’t just visit one dealership in your area and buy from them straight away unless you’ve used them before and had many good experiences. 

Determine if you trust the people

It’s important that the staff at the dealership give off the right impression. If they seem clueless, seedy or too eager to force you into a sale, then you may want to view this as a red flag. Go with your instincts – if a car salesman does not fill you with confidence, don’t buy from them.

Sarah x

Making Life Easier When You Work From Home

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If you have chosen to save yourself some money and move your business to remote only then you may be wondering how it can work in your favor. Since the Covid-19 pandemic, a lot of businesses have chosen to work remotely from home. It didn’t take them long to realize that this was actually possible. Nearly half of all companies now have some form of hybrid or completely remote setup that works for them. If you are still not sure how to make this work for you then take a look at the article below. 

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If you decide to work from home then you will need your very own office to work from. If you have spare space in your home then you could create a home office. Make sure this space is away from all distractions and that it has a door and a window. If you don’t have the room in your house to convert a space into an office, don’t worry. You can still make working from home work for you, it will just take a little longer each morning and night. You might be able to work at the dining table or other areas within your home. As long as you aren’t easily distracted and nobody else is home then you could work pretty much anywhere. Remember, to switch from work mode to home mode it is essential you put all your work paraphernalia away at the end of the working day. 

Productivity apps 

If you struggle to stay on task during the day then productivity apps might help you and your staff. If you install these on the laptops and PCs then you will not only be able to keep an eye on what everyone is doing, but you will also be able to get more done in the allotted time frame. Productivity apps can help you stay focused and limit the distractions popping up on your PC. One of the best productivity apps out there that has a little bit of everything is Google Workspace. They have many different plans available for you and your business, ranging in price from £5 to £20 per user/per month. 

Up-to-date technology

Something else to be aware of when you want working from home to go as smoothly as possible is the type of tech you are using. If you have large documents coming and going then you might want to look into something like a Docbuster. They can convert electronic documents so you don’t have to, this will save you a lot of time during your busy day. You should also make sure that you have a super fast internet connection. The last thing you need is to lose signal while you are chatting with customers or clients. 

Think of your employees

Finally, if you have a large team of employees working for you then you need to ensure they are all okay working from home. Some people on your team might not have the availability to work from home, potentially they have kids running around and won’t be able to work. When you put out new job adverts be sure to include that all work is remote, especially if you don’t have an office at all. While it doesn’t suit everyone, others will love the fact that working for you involves remote work.  

We hope you found this article helpful and that it gave you some insight into arranging your setup and how working from home can work for you.

Sarah x

Mother’s Day Gift Guide 2023

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If you have been a reader for a while you will know that I love putting together gift guides.

With Mother’s Day approaching, it can be difficult to decide what to buy, especially if you have multiple people to buy for.

For me, I usually have to decide on presents for my mum, my step mum, my mother in law and my grandma. It can get difficult trying to pick what to buy everyone.

All of the ideas I have mentioned can be purchased online and if you don’t live with the recipient you can simply get it sent direct to their house.

SKINCARE

Ren Moroccan Rose Otto Bath Oil

£35

I have previously mentioned my love for this range and I think anything with this beautiful rose scent would make a good gift. Bath oil makes a nice gift idea as it’s such a luxury and not something many of us would buy ourselves.

You only need a small amount and it makes your bath(&skin!) smell amazing. It’s a great way to moisturise your skin and followed with the body oil will leave your skin so soft.

Beautypro – The Glow Edit

£10

This is a lovely set that includes:

BeautyPro THERMOTHERAPY Warming Silver Foil Mask with Hyaluronic Acid & Q1

BeautyPro DETOXIFYING Bubbling Cleansing Sheet Mask with Activated Charcoal

BeautyPro Eye Therapy Under Eye Mask with Collagen and Green Tea Extract

It is a great way to try some of the Beautypro range and face masks are such a lovely treat. I love the under eye mask, it really does brighten up your eyes.

Sensory Retreats Self Heating Eye Masks

£3.95 each

Another great option would be these self heating eye masks. I think they are great value as they are really good compared to standard eye masks as they feel so relaxing with the warmth. I have fallen in love with these and great for anyone that deserves a good pamper.

Crème Du Loch – Age Defying Daily Eye Concentrate

£65

Crème Du Loch are a family owned, British, luxury skincare brand dedicated to producing the finest cruelty free and vegan skincare products; using high grade skin nourishing ingredients which are responsibly sourced.

The eye concentrate reduces the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, reduces the look of dark circles and soothes away any puffiness. It does all of this whilst providing your eye area with much needed hydration and nourishment.

It smells really good and you only need a small amount and it soaks in really well. It’s perfect to use before bed so it can work well overnight.

Crème Du Loch – Age Defying Daily Serum

£60

This serum helps to reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, tightens pores, improves skin texture and evens skin tone. It is great if you have dry skin and you are looking for something to help moisture your face whilst helping with other skin issues.

As with their whole range, you don’t need to use much and it soaks in well.

Crème Du Loch – Age Defying Moisturiser

£50

This award winning moisturiser is one of my favourite skincare products. It is suitable for any skin type and smells really fresh and clean when you apply it to your face.

A little goes a long way and it soaks in well. It’s important to use anti aging creams before aging becomes an issue.

It helps with reducing the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and blemishes, tightening pores, improving skin texture and evening skin tone whilst promoting a radiant glow.

You can buy all three of the above products for a special offer of £95 at the moment!

Bianca Miller London – Hian Skin Renewal Serum

£38.99

This serum feels so nice to apply to your face and you don’t need to use much to cover your whole face. It works it’s magic overnight to leave you feeling hydrated and plump.

It is a great product to use if you have wrinkles or scaring as will target any imperfections to smooth out your skin and give you a more even skin tone.

Bianca Miller London – Hian Skin Facial Cleansing Wash

£15.99

This face wash foams well and really helps to clean and purify your skin without drying it out. It smells nice and leaves your face feeling clean and refreshed.

The Hian range is cruelty free and vegan as well!

Teddy Eva Scents – Mini Bath Bombs Tub

£3.99

These tubs come full of little bath bombs that can be used one or two at a time to help you relax in the bath. I have been using the pina colada ones and it reminds me so much of being on holiday and the bathroom smells like a coconut paradise!

These come in a good variety of scents and are in a cute little brown tub.

HOMEWARE

Viners Titan Gold 6 Piece Magnetic Knife Block Set

£97

This knife set is a great gift for someone that enjoys the kitchen but already has a lot of gadgets. Everyone needs a good quality knife set, especially if you enjoy cooking and preparing meals.

I love the gold tone of the knives and they look so posh and expensive displayed on the block when not in use.

Teddy Eva Scents – Lemongrass & Lime Candle

£14.99

Teddy Eva have a great range of candles, they all come beautifully packaged in a pink jar with a wooden lid, inside a card container with metal lid. Having this extra packaging really makes it look a lot more expensive and considering how strong the scent is, it’s such an affordable candle.

It has a wooden wick and a the smell will last the whole time it burns. They have some great tips on their site of how to burn candles safely and make them last longer!

I love this scent and they also do it in fresh linen which sounds amazing.

Teddy Eva Scents – Teddy Pots

£1.20 each

As well as candles, Teddy Eva Scents have an amazing range of wax melts. These wax melts coke in such a variety of scents, there are honestly so many to pick from. It is a great way to try a variety of scents and once you find what you like then you can buy the larger clamshell packs.

These are great value and even after burning for a few hours, the scents still linger and are long lasting. I love the fruity loopies one best!

FRAGRANCE

Dolma Fragrances – Sarabande

£45.50

Dolma Perfumes are certified vegan and cruelty free. They are free from palm oil, parabens and phthalates.

The romantic scent of rose embellished by aromatic accents of geranium leaves on touches of wood notes of resinous cypress, earthy patchouli and soft amber.

This is such a lovely floral scent. You don’t need to spray much to leave yourself smelling amazing and the scent lasts all day long. It comes in a variety of sizes and you can even buy the discovery set that contains all 12 scents if you wanted to try them all out before committing to a full size.

JEWELLERY

Heads And Tails Jewellery – New York State Quarter Coin Necklace

£35.99

Heads and Tails Jewellery have an amazing range of necklaces made from coins. You could pick from a particular year, maybe the year she was born or a 10p with a particular letter for her initial or go for one of the US state quarters. There are so many to pick from and they are a really reasonable price and are great quality.

FOOD & DRINK

Simply Cake Co – Mother’s Day Combo

£13.99

Simply Cake Co have a great range of treats which you can buy in lots of different variations of boxes.

This combo features a slab of chocolate brownie and a giant cookie. It stays fresh for up to two weeks and you can personalised the brownie with your own photo as well.

I have had these brownie slabs before and they are one of the tastiest brownies I have ever had and they fit through the letterbox!

Bumble & Goose – Personalised Biscuits

£13.50 for a box of 6

Bumble & Goose have a great range of treats to pick from. You can personalise their biscuits with words and pictures and they come in a beautiful little box. These would make a great gift for someone that loves biscuits.

They taste so good and they look too good to eat!

I hope I have given you some good ideas 🙂

Sarah x

Valentine’s Day Gift Guide 2023

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Some people celebrate Valentine’s day, and others don’t, it’s a personal preference. If you are looking to get your special someone a gift, I have put together a few ideas. You could even treat yourself if you see something you like!

HAIRCARE

Manta Classic Healthy Hair Brush – Pink

£25

Not only is it important to use good products to wash and style your hair with, it’s also important to use a good brush.

This is my new favourite hair brush as it really helps to get tangled out whilst being gentle to your hair. It is comfortable to hold and glides through my hair well.

A must have for anyone that likes to take care of their hair.

Paul Mitchell – Clean Beauty Repair Shampoo

£24.50

Paul Mitchell are a great haircare brand that have just bought out the new clean beauty repair range. This range is ideal for anyone with damaged hair.

The shampoo helps to clean your hair without stripping out colour or drying it out. It lathers well and smells really nice.

Paul Mitchell – Clean Beauty Repair Conditioner

£26.75

The conditioner helps to smooth out the ends and leaves my hair feeling softer and stopped my hair looking so frizzy and my split ends don’t look so bad. It smells good and really helps to make my hair look in better condition. This range would be a good treat for anyone looking to grow longer healthier hair.

Paul Mitchell Tea Tree – Lavender Mint Moisturising Shampoo

£9.95

I love the scent as it’s really relaxing to use this when having a bath. It left my hair really soft and hydrated as well as leaving it really clean.

This range is a great treat for your hair and would make a good gift.

Paul Mitchell Tea Tree – Lavender Mint Moisturising Conditioner

£23.05

This smells amazing and used together with the shampoo it left my hair so soft and hydrated. It helps with frizz and any damage. Another great choice for anyone that’s looking to improve their hair quality but wouldn’t usually treat themselves.

SKINCARE

Ren Moroccan Rose Otto Body Wash

£27

The signature Ren scent will linger on your skin after using this in the bath or shower. It helps to clean your skin whilst leaving it soft and smelling amazing. A little goes a long way and it lathers up well.

Ren Moroccan Rose Otto Ultra-Moisture Body Oil

£38

I love the Ren Moroccan rose range and always have done. This oil smells amazing, as does everything else in the range! You only need a small amount and it makes your skin so soft. It would make the ideal gift for someone that loves a good pamper or deserves one!

Environ – Focus Care Moisture+ Hydrating Serum

£77

This is light enough to be used in the day but can also be used at night if you prefer. It has a nice subtle scent and would be perfect for anyone that loves skincare.

It soaks well into your skin and you only need a small amount to cover vour whole face. It leaves your face looking plumper and more hydrated and I really like the feel of my skin after using it.

Environ – Focus Care Moisture+ Hydrating Oil Capsules

£54

The capsules contain antioxidants that are proven to combat the visible signs of ageing. They are filled with oil and easy to use.

They assist in enriching skin with natural surface oils, leaving it looking visibly refreshed and energised. A must have for anyone that loves to try new facial products.

Kora Organics Berry Bright Vitamin C Eye
Cream

£51

This brightening eye cream smells really good and is really nice to apply around your eyes.

You only need a small pea sized amount to wake up your eyes. This is great if you have had a late night or even to use to soothe your eye area during hayfever season! Eye cream is an important part of your skincare routine and is often forgotten about so this would be a great thoughtful gift.

SOS Lip

£16

This lip treatment moisturises your lips whilst protecting them throughout the day with SPF. You can wear it alone or as a primer for lipstick to help your lipstick last longer and not dry your lips out.

You only need a small amount and it works really well. If you put it on before bed then your lips feel so hydrated by morning.

Embryolisse Lait-Creme

£24.99

This can be used as: Moisturiser, Primer, Make-up remover, Repairing masque or After-shave product. It is a great multi functional cream so can be great for anyone’s make up bag!

It’s is a great moisturiser to use morning or evening. This time of year my skin gets so dry from the weather and from having the heating on etc. It soaks in well and leaves your skin feeling hydrated.

Rubis Classic Heart Tweezers

£27.50

I love my pair of Rubis tweezers and they are my favourite ones to use as they are sharp and precise as well as being easy to use so I would definitely recommend this brand.

They are made from rustproof stainless steel and are tested individually for balance and performance. These would be a great gift idea and they come in a range of different colours.

Blanka Soap – Indulgent Bath Set – Moonlight And Roses

£29.99

This set includes:

– Moonlight and Roses Gently Purifying Soap Bar with French Pink Clay

– Moonlight and Roses Natural Hand and Body Wash

– Moonlight and Roses Luxurious Bath Oil

I love the scent of these and this comes packaged nicely in a box so would make a great gift.

I love the bath oil, it’s so relaxing and calming. The body wash lathers well and leaves your hands and body feeling soft and leaves you smelling really nice.

Douvalls Argan Skincare Candle – Forbidden Spices

£45

This skincare candle comes in a range of scents and the concept of it is really special. It is blended with nourishing oils, such as cocoa butter and argan oil which is high in vitamin E, antioxidants and essential fatty acids to nourish, soothe, and repair dry skin.

Once you start burning the candle, not only can you enjoy the aroma as it burns but you then use the melted candle to poor over yourself or your partner as a massage oil. It smells amazing and leaves your skin so soft.

Crème Du Loch – Age Defying Daily Eye Concentrate

£65

Crème Du Loch are a family owned, British, luxury skincare brand dedicated to producing the finest cruelty free and vegan skincare products; using high grade skin nourishing ingredients which are responsibly sourced.

The eye concentrate reduces the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, reduces the look of dark circles and soothes away any puffiness. It does all of this whilst providing your eye area with much needed hydration and nourishment.

It smells really good and you only need a small amount and it soaks in really well. It’s perfect to use before bed so it can work well overnight.

You can use the following code: STM20 for 20% off from the 1st of Feb until the 14th of Feb

Crème Du Loch – Age Defying Daily Serum

£60

This serum helps to reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, tightens pores, improves skin texture and evens skin tone. It is great if you have dry skin and you are looking for something to help moisture your face whilst helping with other skin issues.

As with their whole range, you don’t need to use much and it soaks in well.

You can use the following code: STM20 for 20% off from the 1st of Feb until the 14th of Feb

Crème Du Loch – Age Defying Moisturiser

£50

This award winning moisturiser is one of my favourite skincare products. It is suitable for any skin type and smells really fresh and clean when you apply it to your face.

A little goes a long way and it soaks in well. It’s important to use anti aging creams before aging becomes an issue.

It helps with reducing the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and blemishes, tightening pores, improving skin texture and evening skin tone whilst promoting a radiant glow.

You can use the following code: STM20 for 20% off from the 1st of Feb until the 14th of Feb

Crème Du Loch – Mini Spatula & Massager

£5

This spatula is made of solid, recyclable metal and luxuriously gold plated. It is a must have for anyone that uses skincare products from a jar so you don’t have to use your finger to get the product out and also means it will dispense the perfect amount of product for you to use.

You can also use this to massage around the eye area.

You can use the following code: STM20 for 20% off from the 1st of Feb until the 14th of Feb

Teddy Eva Scents – Donut Bath Bombs

£1.99 each

These beautiful looking bath bombs come in a range of flavours(well, scents!). These two are lemon meringue and blackberry & almond. They both smell so good!

I love how they are made to look like donuts and they come individually wrapped if you buy multiple bombs so this helps to keep them fresh and holds the scent. They fizz really well and make a for a really colourful bath. Ideal for anyone that loves a good pamper!

Teddy Eva Scents – Mini Bath Bombs Tub

£3.99

These tubs come full of little bath bombs that can be used one or two at a time to help you relax in the bath. I have been using the pina colada ones and it reminds me so much of being on holiday and the bathroom smells like a coconut paradise!

These come in a good variety of scents and are in a cute little brown tub.

HOMEWARE

The Brunel Museum – London Brick Candle

£22

This double wick candle in the style of a london brick comes in two different options: Fired Clay or Thames Drift. This makes a really unique gift and they have so many other great gift ideas available from the Brunel Museum shop.

Beach Art Glass – Hanging Heart Decoration

£25

Beach Art Glass craft handmade glass jewellery using lampwork and the finest source of glass from the isle of Murano, Italy, and locally sourced silver from the UK. They have a great range of jewellery as well as decorations.

This hanging heart has been specially designed this valentine’s day and you can tell how much love and care has gone into it. It’s a great ornament that can be hung up anywhere around the house or can be made into a key ring or pendent.

They have a great range of DIY kits as well which would make a great gift!

Teddy Eva Scents – Lemongrass & Lime Candle

£14.99

Teddy Eva have a great range of candles, they all come beautifully packaged in a pink jar with a wooden lid, inside a card container with metal lid. Having this extra packaging really makes it look a lot more expensive and considering how strong the scent is, it’s such an affordable candle.

It has a wooden wick and a the smell will last the whole time it burns. They have some great tips on their site of how to burn candles safely and make them last longer!

I love this scent and they also do it in fresh linen which sounds amazing.

Teddy Eva Scents – Teddy Pots

£1.20 each

As well as candles, Teddy Eva Scents have an amazing range of wax melts. These wax melts coke in such a variety of scents, there are honestly so many to pick from. It is a great way to try a variety of scents and once you find what you like then you can buy the larger clamshell packs.

These are great value and even after burning for a few hours, the scents still linger and are long lasting. I love the fruity loopies one best!

Teddy Eva Scents – Brittle

£2.99 each

A great alternative to the little pots if you are wanting a larger pack of wax. These packs come in a good variety of scents and you can also break the pieces down if you want them smaller and even mix and match complimenting scents.

I love how pretty the starry night one is when it’s burns. Wax melts can be such a great alternative to a candle and I really am impressed with the quality of these ones and just how many different scent options there are!

NAILCARE

Earthy Nail Polishes

Pink Petunia / Coral Reef / Pink Jasmin

£7.99 each

These nail polishes are vegan and cruelty free and the brand have replaced the single use plastic cap with highly sustainable bamboo and all seals within the cap are made from 100% post-consumer plastic.

They come in a good variety of shades and are highly pigmented so you can get away with just one coat.

FRAGRANCE

Grazia Parfum

£48

A new perfume is always a good gift idea. This new release from Grazia and comes in a beautifully designed bottle. It is a very delicate fruity scent and a great feminine scent.

Top notes of Italian lemon spring, grapefruit and blackcurrant.

Base notes of sandalwood, white musk and cedar ground the fragrance adding a layer of sophistication.

TECHNOLOGY

Soundcore by Anker Life Q35 Multi Mode Active Noise Cancelling Headphones

£119.99

These Life Q35s have now become my new favourite accessory and I love how comfortable they are.

I had been struggling with in ear ones due to having so many ear piercings I would always end up taking them out to be able to wear them comfortably but with over the ear headphones they can all stay in!

They connect easily via bluetooth to my phone so I can listen to spotify through them and also pause and adjust the volume directly on the headphones.

The perfect gift for anyone that likes to listen to music on the go.

CARDS

Love Layla Designs – Cards

£3.95 each

Most of us spend so much time looking for the perfect gift we forget about finding the perfect card. Love Layla have such a great range of cards, there really is something for everyone.

You don’t necessarily have to get someone a gift this year, just a thoughtful card is enough!

Use code TM10 for 10% off everything on their site 🙂

FOOD & DRINK

Il Gusto – I LOVE U Tasting Set

£34.95

This boxed set contains: The Fresh Sour Cherry Vodka(15%), Sweet And Simple Pink Gin(40%), Tangy Sweet And Fruity Blood Orange Gin(32%), Luxurious Turkish Delight With Hints Of Rose Petals And Delicate Mint(25%), Fruity And Tangy Blood Orange Vodka(18%), Sweet Zesty Pink Vodka(37%), Citrusy But Refreshing Pink Grapefruit Gin(36%), Rare Relaxing Raspberry Gin(20%)

It is a great way to try out the different flavours and ideal for an vodka and gin lover. The bottles all spell out a special message.

Il Gusto are running a giveaway on Facebook & Instagram to win this set between the 9th and 12th of February so make sure you enter!

The Brunel Museum – London Brick Chocolate

£12.50

This vegan chocolate is made in small batches over three days, using only the rarest and finest Criollo and Trinitario cocoa beans. The bean to bar craft chocolate is a collaboration between two London makers, brick sixty and Lucocoa.

Another great unique gift idea and perfect for any chocolate lover.

Simply Cake Co – February Specials

£16.49

This box has a nice range of treats in. It includes:

Lemon & Raspberry Blondie

Cookies n’ Cream Rocky Road

Strawberry & Chocolate Brownie

This is the perfect gift for anyone with a sweet tooth and they have a good range of boxes to pick from. You can pick from different flavours and also different size packs. There really is something for everyone. They do vegan options too.

Simply Cake Co – Brownie Tray

£16.49

Simply Cake Co have a great range of treats which you can buy in lots of different variations of boxes.

This brownie tray featured a slab of chocolate brownie and it stays fresh for up to two weeks and you can personalised the brownie with different phrases.

I have had these brownie slabs before and they are on of the tastiest brownies I have ever had and they fit through the letterbox!

Viners – 5 Piece Cheese Serving Set

£30.50

A great gift for any cheese lover. I love the marble detail on the board and the fact that the wooden holder is magnetic so it keeps all of the knives neat and safe.

It also looks good on display when not in use. As the board is made from stone rather than wood it helps to keep the cheese stay cool.

Virginia Hayward – Chocolate Indulgence Hamper

£34.99

This hamper includes a great selection of treats for yourself or your loved one. The hot chocolate stirring spoon is my favourite thing, followed by the nut mix. Most of the products included are chocolate orange so if you know a big chocolate orange fan this is a must have.

Virginia Hayward always have a really good range of hampers, there’s something to suit everyone and for a variety of budgets.

ACCESSORIES

Trendhim – Silver Tone Cuff Bracelet

£18

This slip on bracelet is available in silver, gold and black and can also be engraved with a personal message.

It is a great gift for a man(or woman!) that has everything or that is hard to buy for. It’s comfortable to wear and comes in different sizes and looks really expensive and posh!

I hope I have given you some good ideas 🙂

Sarah x

Is Your Car Safe To Take Off-Road?

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Whether or not you have been off-roading before, it’s the kind of thing that you really need to prepare for if you are going to do it right. For one thing, you need to make sure that you are keeping yourself and others safe. But you also want to make sure that you are going to fully enjoy it, and that will take a lot of preparation as well. So you’ll probably want to think about some of the following things, which are all going to help you with making sure your car is safe to take off-road. Make sure you don’t overlook the following.

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The Right Kind Of Vehicle

First of all, you must remember that not every kind of vehicle can be safely taken into off-road situations. You need to make sure that you are using the right kind of vehicle for this, and that essentially means getting your hands on a 4×4. It’s worth taking a look around at a number of ineos grenadier dealers, for a start, and thinking about what you can do to get hold of a vehicle that you are happy to take off-road. That is going to help you keep safe and enjoy the process so much more.

The Gear

There are also many kinds of gear that you will ideally need to have with you if you are going to go off-road, and this is something that you can approach in quite a few different ways. One of the most important kinds of gear you’ll need to consider is recovery gear, which will include winches and pulleys so you can get your vehicle unstuck from many situations. As well as that, there is first aid stuff to consider, as well as lighting bars and the right tires and so on. It’s vital that you are considering all of this.

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Safe Driving

Of course, throughout all of this you are also going to need to make sure that your driving is as safe as possible. It doesn’t matter how good the vehicle is if you are not driving safely, so it’s vital you keep your wits about you and drive as safely as you can at all times. That means keeping sober and not driving tired. It also means that you need to make sure you are practicing on easier off-road situations first. If you do that, you will be much safer and so will everyone around you.

Have An Emergency Procedure

Finally, one of the most important aspects to keeping safe off-road is to know what you would do in an emergency. As long as you are sure of that, it’s going to make it so much easier to keep yourself safe. Think about what your emergency procedure would be, and if possible practice it with the other people with you, so everyone is confident in it. You might also want to write it down. This is going to help you out a great deal, so it’s something to think about.

Sarah x