Anyone who has read the plus-size theatre reviews on this blog will know one question always comes first: how’s the seating? The width of the seat, whether the armrests are fixed and how much room there is between rows can decide whether a night out feels like a treat or an endurance test.
[Read more…]How to Create a Cosy Movie-Night Setup at Home, Even in a Smaller Living Room
Cosy movie nights at home don’t need a big room or a dedicated cinema space, but a smaller living room does reward some planning around the screen, the seating and the lighting. Most of the comfort comes from where the screen goes, how people sit in relation to it and how much light stays on, and each of those can be settled with a tape measure and a few inexpensive additions.
[Read more…]I Visited A Dog-Friendly Farm in Doncaster, South Yorkshire
Yesterday I visited a dog-friendly farm in Doncaster, South Yorkshire, and it was one of the nicest, most wholesome days I have had in ages. Let me start by saying, technically, Bell Green Farm is in Goole, but it is such a short distance from Doncaster and actually further from Goole town centre, so if you are close to Doncaster and looking for a dog-friendly farm, you’re in luck!
[Read more…]Russells International Circus Review: What to Expect Before You Go
Last week I was lucky enough to be invited to watch Russells International Circus while they were local to me and I have to say we had a great time! If you have read my content before or seen my social channels, you’ll know that as a family we are big circus fans.
[Read more…]How to Make Big Purchases Without Derailing Your Financial Goals
Staying in control of your future means staying in control of your personal finances. Setting out long-term goals and putting in place short-term plans to achieve them can help you make the best possible use of your money.
So far, so obvious. But what happens when you need to make a major purchase? How can you do it without derailing the rest of the system for saving that you’ve so carefully put together?
[Read more…]The Art of Curating Unique Home Entertaining Experiences
A memorable gathering at home starts with a clear idea of how you want guests to feel. That idea might be relaxed and sociable, quietly elegant or playful and informal. Once you have a direction, choices about the room, menu and table become much easier.
Successful home entertaining also depends on realistic planning. A host who has time to talk, eat and enjoy the occasion will create a warmer experience than one who spends the evening rushing between the kitchen and dining table.
[Read more…]Testing Eco Laundry Sheets: How They Held Up in Our Busy, Messy Household
If you’ve been looking into ways to make your daily routine a bit more sustainable, laundry detergent is probably one of the first things to pop up on your radar. Liquid detergent bottles take up massive amounts of space, plastic tubs pile up, and half the time, liquid spills down the side of the cap and makes a sticky mess.
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