Jen

Thumbnail image for Places to Stay:  Avallen Barn – Helford, Cornwall (England)

Places to Stay: Avallen Barn – Helford, Cornwall (England)

by Jen June 17, 2013 Travel

I’m very much cavalier in my decision making and so if I don’t make a decision instantly I could literally spend forever thinking and would never actually make any choices.  At all.  End of story.  After spending 4 solid weeks [...]

Keep Reading..
Thumbnail image for To Gift….Or Not To Gift??

To Gift….Or Not To Gift??

by Jen February 1, 2013 Life

Bad timing?  You and him just started dating — dating — this murky comprehensive label that could be better referred to as this purgatory of “are we?” “are we not?” “are you?” “do I?” Actually, now that you think about [...]

Keep Reading..
Thumbnail image for Benidorm’s Beaches and Bustling Nightlife

Benidorm’s Beaches and Bustling Nightlife

by Jen January 11, 2013 Europe

Today’s guest post is from Ivan and makes me remember my first girls-only-vacation to Europe when I was just 16…those were the days **le sigh**. Benidorm is arguably the favourite Spanish destination for British holidaymakers; a vibrant, fun resort that’s [...]

Keep Reading..
Thumbnail image for Great Holidays at Bargain Prices

Great Holidays at Bargain Prices

by Jen August 15, 2012 Preparation

Everybody needs and deserves a holiday at least once a year. However, in these difficult financial times, which only appear to be getting worse, we are all trying to cut down our costs and limit our expenditure in order to [...]

Keep Reading..
Thumbnail image for Make Your Own Candles

Make Your Own Candles

by Jen June 1, 2012 Arts & Crafts

I’m not a particularly craft-y person – it’s not that I don’t like to do craft projects, more that the craft projects don’t like me!  Thankfully I’m never one to be deterred by a challenge, so let’s make some candles! You’ll need: [...]

Keep Reading..
Thumbnail image for Crafting with Beads

Crafting with Beads

by Jen June 1, 2012 Arts & Crafts

Beading is something I’ve always been a little interested in, however (for me) it does look a bit difficult.  I’m a bit of a klutz and quite frankly the thought of threading a needle through a tiny hole (in the bead) scares [...]

Keep Reading..
Thumbnail image for Carry On Glamping: Camping Enters the 21st Century

Carry On Glamping: Camping Enters the 21st Century

by Jen May 3, 2012 Travel

So, you like wide open spaces, being at one with nature and sleeping under the stars but you’d prefer not to wake up covered in ants, being dripped on when it rains and looking for those elusive socks that you [...]

Keep Reading..
Thumbnail image for Confessions of a Kitchenware Geek: Joseph Joseph

Confessions of a Kitchenware Geek: Joseph Joseph

by Jen February 1, 2012 Home and Living

I’ve loved Joseph Joseph kitchenware since my sister was given the pictured set of nested bowls and I literally turned green with envy.  Not only do they add a great splash of color to your kitchen but their designs are practical [...]

Keep Reading..