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Strada launches a new kids menu
I often take my six year old Joe into Birmingham, either to visit museums, or currently to hunt for owls. A trip to Birmingham always includes food, but, if I’m honest, Strada is not usually my first choice. But this is about to change with the launch of a new Strada Kids menu that offers delicious choices that are a world away from the ‘chicken nuggets and chips’ options that kids are so often offered. To celebrate the launch of ‘The Strada Squad Menu’ I was invited to bring Joe to a special tasting session at Strada in Birmingham’s Mailbox. The idea was that Joe could sample some of…
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The Brides Trail launch at the Grosvenor Casino
I have been to lots of launches in my time as a blogger. Restaurants, hotels, fashion ranges, new beauty products, even toy launches – I have done them all. But I had never been to a book launch, which is unusual, as I am a voracious reader who loves a new book and book shops more than, well, pretty much everything. But all this changed on Monday night, when I , accompanied by my sister Jodie, attended the launch of the latest thriller from author AA Abbott. The Brides Trail follows the mysterious disappearance of a glamorous croupier, Kat, and the race to find her by her friends, and also…
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How to choose the right ballet wear for your kids
If you have a budding ballerina or ballerino in your family, you’ll know that a ballet costume is more than just a cute outfit for pirouetting around the living room in. As well as being nice to look at, dancewear should be comfortable, durable and allow for movement. However, if you’re new to the world of ballet, it can be difficult to know where to start when choosing clothing. To get the lowdown on selecting ballet wear for your little ones, read on. Tights Tights are an essential part of a ballet dancer’s wardrobe, and for good reason. From accentuating form to helping improve circulation and prevent strains, a good…
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ASOS Autumn Preview – My wishlist
Next up in my preview of the new Autumn season is ASOS. In terms of style, I always think ASOS is the most eclectic of the online fashion stores, the place where you can find literally anything, whether you are looking for current trends, classic pieces, or Avant Garde new designers. Stocking its own range, and then brands and designers such as Monki, Warehouse, Sisley, Aldo, Cheap Monday and American Apparel, ASOS makes the new season exciting by the sheer number of products it has available. There are currently some good ASOS voucher codes available at Fashionbeans which offer free delivery and returns, making now a good time for that…
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Living ‘The Good Life’ with Stacks of Flavour
When I was growing up, one of the TV programmes that I loved to watch was reruns of ‘The Good Life’. The 1970s series, which followed Tom and Barbara Good and their attempts to become self-sufficient, was a major hit that was voted the 9th best sitcom of all time in 2004, and is, in some ways, more relevant that ever today, when more and more people are having a go at growing their own fruit, vegetable and herbs. There really is nothing better than eating something fresh that you have grown in your own garden. It is a bit of a tradition in my family, my grandad grew his…
