I live a fairly simple life. I don’t buy many clothes, I don’t frequently splash out on expensive things and any money that I do have at the end of a month I put into savings. The only large outgoing that I tend to have is my annual 2 week […]
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A Sunday Lunch Jazz Cruise With Bateaux London Cruises (Review)
Every now and then that annual thing comes around where all of your family and friends scramble about to find the perfect item to give you. Of course it’s your birthday and after a certain number of years and as you get older, their knowing what to buy you starts […]
Your Buying Guide To Men’s Jeans
Buying jeans may seem like a straightforward task; after all, they are an essential when it comes to a man’s wardrobe. In fact, you probably have multiple pairs which means you are prepared for every occasion. Whether it’s a night out on the town, date night, or running errands, jeans […]
Reducing The Stress Of Moving House
If you’ve been following my blog over the past 12 months you’ll know that I’ve undertaken a pretty major project to overhaul the house which included but wasn’t limited to a complete kitchen, bathroom and en-suite re-fit. This wasn’t a decision that was made lightly as I had to weigh […]
Trying out the Quick & Easy Dinner Menu at Jamie’s Italian
Slowly but surely I’m working my way around the growing number of restaurants that Milton Keynes has to offer with my most recent meal being at Jamie’s Italian on Silbury Boulevard within the Centre:MK. Quick and Easy Dining Jamie Oliver’s latest book is centred around “Quick & Easy Dining” which […]
Going Gluten Free With CELIA, Craft Czech Lager
For many years I’ve struggled with bloating and symptoms of having an intolerance and only in the last few weeks have I decided to finally take things a little more seriously and address it. I kicked things off by removing lactose from my diet however as this made little difference […]
Enhancing Home Security: Y-cam Protect Alarm System
As a home owner the one thing that always gives cause for concern is a lack of home security. Is the house protected whilst you’re away and additionally, whilst you’re away how do you know if there has been an incident. This is certainly something I give a lot of […]
What To Do At Santa Monica Pier
Located in California, Santa Monica really is the stuff that dreams are made of. The incredible weather, the incredible beaches, the laid back lifestyle, it’s hard to find something not to like. Amongst all of this is the iconic Santa Monica pier which sits proudly on the Pacific Coastline offering […]
5 Places To Visit In New York City This Autumn
New York, the city that never sleeps. Still a firm favourite with world travellers this incredible city isn’t going out of fashion anytime soon, retaining its popularity crown for the foreseeable future. It certainly remains at the top of many people’s lists of travel destinations. If you are planning to […]
Do DA Scores Really Matter for Bloggers?
If there’s something that has really been niggling away at me over the past 2 years that I’ve been blogging it’s the constant referral by bloggers to their “DA score”. I can’t begin to tell you how many discussions I’ve had about it with bloggers, let alone how many of […]
New Window Blinds from Blinds 2go
Over the past few months I’ve been undertaking a pretty major project to renovate the downstairs of my 3 bedroom home. This has involved plastering, laying new flooring and buying new furniture among other things. With the major works done it was time to start on the smaller touches and […]
Upgrading to USB Plug Sockets from Wickes
Wandering around Wickes recently something caught my eye – USB plug sockets! Now I’m not usually someone who makes impulse purchases however on this occasion it seemed like a good idea – especially as my wife wasn’t present. Gadgets? MAN gadgets? Oh go on then! My thought process behind this […]
Laying Venezia Oak Laminate Flooring from Wickes
I’ve been living in my house for a good 3 years now and during that time there has been a constant conversation taking place – what on earth were the previous occupants thinking laying a bright orange floor throughout the lounge and dining room!? In fact it stretched beyond that, […]
New Dining Furniture from John Lewis’ Alba Range
So if you have been following my social media channels over the last 3 months you will have seen that I’ve been undertaking a seemingly endless DIY project rufurbishing my house. Luckily the hard work is mostly over now with ceilings re-skimmed, laminate floor laid, walls painted and I even […]
A Week in Vale do Garrao, Portugal
It’s the end of June, a rare summer heatwave has swept the UK and despite this it was time for my annual villa holiday to somewhere hot in Europe to over indulge in dinners, ice creams, sunshine and cheap local beer. This year I headed to Vale do Garrao on […]
Cream Tea at The Flax & Twine Cafe, York
Yes I’m from Buckinghamshire and yes I am pretty middle class – that can only mean one thing… I am a sucker for a good cream tea! Whilst on a city break in York Sarah and I passed a little shop on the Shambles called The Flax & Twine which was […]
How to install the Nest Learning Thermostat (3rd Gen) in a Y-Plan System
Back in February I looked at my house and decided that it was time to drag it kicking and screaming into the 21st century. This meant embarking on a rather ambitious plan that involved 3 months of DIY and learning some new skills. The first job on my list was […]
Dinner at The Wheatsheaf in Bow Brickhill
Last weekend I was kindly invited to The Wheatsheaf in Bow Brickhill (on the outskirts of Milton Keynes) for dinner. The pub has received a top to bottom makeover and within just 4 short weeks has been transformed into a modern looking bar and grill with a London inspired design. […]
Dinner at a Bletchley Park Inspired Pizza Express
Pizza Express is one of those restaurant chains that now appears on every high street up and down the country and they all look and feel the same. That does of course bring a sense of familiarity to the brand but it also means a lack of personality and localisation. […]
Lunch at Bubbledogs, Charlotte Street
Recently at work there have been a lot of changes taking place; some people are leaving, some are changing role, some are being promoted and there are some new starters. What better way to celebrate all of this than with a classic team lunch! The destination of choice on this occasion […]