MY 5 TASTIEST DAIRY-FREE FINDS // adopting a more plant-based diet
I’ve been following an increasingly dairy-free diet – here are some of my most delicious discoveries
8 WAYS TO INSPIRE CREATIVITY // easy things to do in lockdown
What I’ve done to stave off boredom, inspire creativity and pass the time productively
MOISSANITES ARE A GIRL’S BEST FRIEND // the stunning diamond alternative
These man-made diamond alternatives are almost as hard, twice as sparkly and one-tenth the price
WHEN LIFE GIVES YOU PEACHES // how to reduce fruit food waste
Once upon a time I’d have thrown these peaches out, but now I’m reducing food waste and turning them into something delicious
FIGURING OUT WHAT CAN YOU AFFORD // how to buy a house within your means
Your home is your biggest financial commitment – make sure you can comfortably afford it
HOW TO ACHIEVE A DESIGNER HOMEWARES LOOK ON A TINY BUDGET
You don’t have to spend hundreds of pounds to get elegant interior design
FINDING THE BEST MORTGAGE FOR YOUR FAMILY
The mortgage process can be time consuming and confusing, so why not leave it to the experts?
HOW TO TRANSFORM ANY ROOM WITH STUNNING WALL STICKERS
When the 10-year-old wanted to redecorate her bedroom I turned to the sticky side
HOW TO SUCCESSFULLY WORK WITH A BLOGGER
Insider tips and tricks from someone who’s seen the good, the bad and the ugly
MY TOP 5 WAYS TO PRACTISE SELF-CARE DURING LOCKDOWN
Simple ways to look after yourself and your mental health during quarantine
HOW TO COMPLETELY MAKE OVER YOUR BEDROOM // when you only have a tiny budget
Achieving dramatic results with a small budget
WHAT’S IRRITATING YOU? // identifying your allergies with a home-testing kit
Discover allergen sensitivities BEFORE they develop into potentially dangerous allergies
AN UNEXPECTED PROBLEM // why you need to check your tyres post-lockdown
Before getting back behind the wheel, make sure you check your tyres
CREATING CONFIDENCE // preparing the girl bosses of tomorrow
The Mindscreen programme helps children to realise their unique talents, and set goals for the future.
DRIVEWAY DREAMS // increasing kerb appeal with a front-of-house makeover
Funds were low at the end of our renovation, so we turned to budget driveway design ideas
FIND & FORAGE // how to create a festive Christmas centrepiece from your garden
Creative a foraged festive table decoration
OVERCOMING INSOMNIA // how i conquered sleeplessness after 6 years
I battled with chronic insomnia for six years, but now I’m sleeping better than ever – this is how.
ALLOWING YOUR SELF ESTEEM TO SOAR // helping adolescents to believe in themselves
Mindscreen ad-post; all thoughts my own I happen to think my kids are amazing. To me, their talents shine out of them like flood lights…
ARE DYSON CORDLESS VACUUMS WORTH THE COST? // here are my thoughts after buying one
They’re pricey, but are they worth it? What I thought of the Dyson V7 cordless vacuum
GORGEOUS GIFTS // incredible 35% black friday discount from nordgreen
One third off the price of a stunning designer watch for one third off – discount code in post
About me
I’m Jacqui – a 40+ freelance journalist & lifestyle blogger.
I’ve been a magazine features writer for over 20 years, and in 2009 became one of the UK’s original ‘Mummy Bloggers’.
I’m proud mum to two funny & spirited girls; born summer 2008 and autumn 2010, and we all live just outside London with OH and our youngest baby – a miniature dachshund, named Frankie.
