
CREATING CONFIDENCE // preparing the girl bosses of tomorrow
The Mindscreen programme helps children to realise their unique talents, and set goals for the future.
- January 18, 2021
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DRIVEWAY DREAMS // increasing kerb appeal with a front-of-house makeover
Funds were low at the end of our renovation, so we turned to budget driveway design ideas
- January 12, 2021
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FIND & FORAGE // how to create a festive Christmas centrepiece from your garden
Creative a foraged festive table decoration
- December 22, 2020
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FROM DESPAIR TO SWEET DREAMS // how I saved my sleep sanity
I battled with chronic insomnia for six years, but now I’m sleeping better than ever – this is how.
- December 15, 2020
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ALLOWING YOUR SELF ESTEEM TO SOAR // helping adolescents to believe in themselves
Mindscreen ad-post; all thoughts my own I happen to think my kids are amazing. To me, their talents shine out of them like flood lights…
- December 12, 2020
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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
- November 30, 2020
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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
- November 26, 2020
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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
- November 26, 2020
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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.
- November 24, 2020
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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
- November 20, 2020
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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?
- November 17, 2020
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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
- November 14, 2020
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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
- November 11, 2020
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FROM SKI RUN TO THE SCHOOL RUN // how to keep warm and look great, on & off the slopes
Warm & Stylish winter jackets + 10% your purchase
- November 9, 2020
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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.