After My First Half Marathon

sports day

The following day after my first Half Marathon I can honestly say that I did not really feel the pain in my foot. No my legs hurt too much to notice! Going down the stairs was particularly a killer. I found going down on my bum helped but apparently backwards also does the trick. My thighs … Read more

Party Political Manifesto Affects on Education

If you are undecided about the upcoming Election then you may want to consider the impact each of the parties has on education. Schools are suffering from underfunding – meaning they have had to cut school hours, being forced to drop subjects from the curriculum, increase class sizes or cut staff numbers. Buildings are going un-repaired … Read more

Father’s Day Gift Idea and Giveaway

Cornerstone shaving subscription service ideal gift idea for father's day

What do you get the man who has everything this Father’s Day – which is Sunday 18th June for 2017? How about something practical but pampering. Cornerstone is a men’s shaving subscription service; who send shaving supplies (razors, shave gel, post-shave balm, etc.) on a super flexible and convenient subscription basis. About Cornerstone Cornerstone offers … Read more

Give Dad A Unique Treat For Father’s Day

Gone Fishing Candy Table

Father’s Day is the one day every year when we stop and reflect on our dads. We think of all the hard work they put into providing for us. We remember all the times they spent with us, teaching us and protecting us. We happily reminisce of that time when we were watching them work … Read more

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul Film Review

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul is a must see film this year – especially if you are any member of a family. Full of laughs and life’s modern age problems – the journey to Meemaw’s 90th Birthday will certain strike a chord with everyone. Bringing the book of the same name to … Read more

My First Half Marathon

My First Half Marathon

The day of my first marathon arrived and by this point I had it in my head that I was going to try. I had set my alarm clock early so that I had time to ice my foot again. As it happens I woke earlier than that so iced it even longer (please note … Read more

How to Visit Italy on a Budget

Italy on a budget

Regular readers will know that I like to get the most out of my money and when I first took a look at travelling to Italy I knew it was going to cost more than our usual holidays. Still determined to get the costs down I had a look into ways to make it cheaper. … Read more

The Week Running up to the Half Marathon

taping foot for plantar fasciitis

The week running up to my first half marathon was one of many mixed emotions. The pain from Plantar Fasciitis was so constantly niggly and at times totally unbearable that it was draining me and making me really tired. I wasn’t sure whether I was even able to walk the Half Marathon. I had a … Read more

Thorpe Park Resort May Madness 2017

Mates Rates at Thorpe Park Resort

May can be such an expensive month for families what with two Bank Holidays and May Half Term – why not let Thorpe Park Resort save you so money on entertaining the kids instead with their May Madness! This is why Thorpe Park Resort Annual Passholders should come along and visit this May – or … Read more

Elmore Court Wedding Venue

Elmore Court Wedding Venue

Elmore Court is an exclusive use party and luxury wedding venue in Gloucestershire. This Grade II listed building has a contemporary feel without losing its original character. First opening its doors in November 2013 it has opened its doors to a second phase of development – including doubling the size of its guest accommodation, an … Read more