Are we there yet?!

Travelling with children can be a challenge comparable to running a marathon. You prepare, train, focus… and yet when the main event arrives you’ll still be physically exhausted, mentally drained, and wondering why on earth you ever thought it was a good idea!

Returning to Tickton Grange

I've written about the absolutely stunning Tickton Grange and its gorgeous Hide Restaurant before, but was recently lucky enough to visit for a second time. Let's be honest, following the previous visit the hotel had a lot to live up to! It had been completely flawless, with beautiful decor, faultless service and impeccable food.

NatOrigin

Many brands claim to be cruelty free, organic, natural... but when you really scrutinise them, you'll find that this really isn't the case.

I recently had the good fortune to stumble upon a fantastic brand called NatOrigin, originally developed in France by a pair of French pharmacists, and now working in partnership with a British-based company; Butterflies Healthcare.

Delight Touch - Troubled Skin Cream

The second product that Lou and Gee from Delight Touch sent me to try, was this Organic Troubled Skin Cream.

Again made using organic, natural ingredients, and of course cruelty free - this moisturiser is specifically made with people suffering from eczema and sensitive skin in mind.

Delight Touch - Willow Bark Cleanser

Lou and Gee from Delight Touch sent me this amazing Organic Willow Bark Cleanser, to try on my nightmare skin.

It's a combination of ridiculously sensitive but prone to breakouts, so is a nightmare to look after!

Delight Touch

I love meeting new cruelty free brands, it's so wonderful to speak with like-minded people who are working towards a world where no more bunnies need to suffer pointlessly.

Recently, I encountered Delight Touch - a UK based, organic and cruelty free brand run by Lou and Gee, a couple with an incredible story to share.

Boozy Strawberry Smoothie

Summer calls for afternoons spent in the garden, barbecues with friends, and enjoying those last evening rays of sun when the children are in bed - perhaps with a cheeky tipple.

This smoothie recipe is definitely not one to share with the children! Refreshing, tasty, and very, very naughty...