lifestyle
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.
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
FESTIVE FEELS // why I’m bringing Christmas forward this year
After all the disappointment of 2020 I’m not missing out on a moment of joy
WALKING THE DOG // choosing the right footwear for every terrain
Being new puppy parents means we’re walking a lot more – and I’ve had to up my footwear game.
HOW MUCH LIFE INSURANCE DO YOU NEED? you might be shocked to find out the answer…
Many people underestimate the level of life insurance they need and overestimate how much it will cost
WONDERFUL WHITES // italy is known for its indulgent reds, but have you tried their fruit-filled white wines?
Are you guilty of overlooking Italian white wines?
GETTING ON THE PROPERTY LADDER // how to work out what you can comfortably afford
See at a glance how much you should apply for, and what it will cost you to pay back
THE WARM FUZZIES // how to find the perfect rug to warm up your home
You don’t have to spend hundreds of pounds to get the rug you love
IS A RENTAL PROPERTY A GOOD WAY TO SAVE FOR RETIREMENT? (yes, but you need to be careful)
What is the best choice for your pension?
CREATING SPACE & LIGHT // finding the perfect glazing for your home
Give your home a glamorous glow up with the perfect glazing solutions
NORDGREEN // leading the way with quality, care & compassion
Nordgreen – the eco-conscious Danish company creating beautiful timepieces
GETTING RID OF THE ‘MUMMY FROWN’ // non-surgical facial treatments
How to reduce the frown lines between your eyebrows with non-surgical treatments from Harley Street MD
HOW TO MAKE YOUR HOUSE MORE ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY
Simple ways you can renovate your home responsibly and sustainably
HOW TO PICK A GOOD ITALIAN WINE // & impress your friends at the same time
Find your perfect match with Independent Wine
SIMPLISAFE HOME SECURITY // which doubles as a puppy cam
Keeping an eye on our newest family member with the Simplisafe home camera
RENOVATING ON A BUDGET // how to spend less but make it look expensive
You don’t have to break the bank to get the house of your dreams
GUPPY GOODNESS // how fish can make you happier
Fish aren’t just low-maintenance pets, they teach children responsibility AND have been proven to improve wellbeing.
MOVING IN REVERSE // how to release equity without having to sell your home
Worrying about retirement? One option is to take a ‘reverse mortgage’.
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.
