Galentines, Palentines and other alternatives to Valentines Day

Alternative Valentines Day Plans - women enjoying palentines

February 14th is the day of love. But if you fancy something different this year, here are some alternative ways to spend Valentines Day! If you don’t have a partner, or just want to share the love, there’s lots of ways to celebrate this year. Let’s give you a helping hand. Give Galentine’s a go Got love for your girls? …

How to have a “you” day

  Well-being is extremely personal and comes in many forms. A popular one of those is taking time out and having a ”you” day here’s how… 1. Boil the kettle Not got a lot of time? No problem, even 30 minutes to yourself can be a great way to feel refreshed. Switch off your phone and make a cuppa, then …

Mental Health Check-in

January 17th marks Blue Monday, a day that’s cited as being the ‘saddest day of the year.’ This is speculated to be due to a variety of reasons, from the come down after Christmas, lack of money, or struggling with mental health. However, we want to reframe this day and use it as an opportunity to check in with ourselves, …

How to grow your well-being

Here are a few ways to start your well-being journey… 1. Take part in Veganuary Across the nation, people are giving up dairy, meat, and fish to mark Veganuary – a monthly initiative that encourages people to go Vegan. The great thing about this is that it gives you an opportunity to try out a different type of diet full …

How to have a sustainable Christmas

1.That’s a wrap We all love presents that are beautifully wrapped and ready to be torn open, so go one step further with the sustainable feels. Look out for wrapping paper that’s been recycled, whether that’s one with a pattern or a plain brown option that can be decorated with statement bows. Then, on the day, pop it into the …

How to bring in 2023 in style

2023 is just around the corner and we always like to bring in the New Year with a bit of a bang. Looking to do the same? Here are just a few tips. 1. Dress to impress Whether you’re hosting at home or going out, one thing is for sure: you’re going to want to cheer in 2023 with a …

Small Business Saturday

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Every business needs a helping hand, but today we’re shining the spotlight on the independents in celebration of Small Business Saturday. There’s a range of ways that you can help on the day and beyond, here are just a few… Search for your find While chains offer great items, sometimes it’s good to look outside the er, store and pick …

A month to remember

November marks two important events and we couldn’t be prouder to shout about them. Movember If you haven’t heard of this initiative then let us explain. Movember, which runs throughout November, aims to help raise funds and awareness for men’s mental health and suicide prevention, prostate and testicular cancer. The most well-known way to do this is to grow a …

3 ways to prep for Bonfire night

1. Find your fashion When it comes to firework fashion, it’s all about the layers. Accessory-wise, think, bobble hats, scarves, and gloves – but make sure they’re knitted rather than padded or you’ll struggle to hold those sparklers! Now, think warm leggings, jeans, and faux fur gilets that can be taken off if it gets too warm. Not prepped? Head …