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Moments that Connect Us with BBC TV Licensing

June 3, 2024 in lifestyle

This post is a collaboration with TV Licensing (a trademark of the BBC), but all thoughts and experiences are my own.  Throughout the years, television has played a big part in my life. I was born in 1989, so I remember what it was...

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Can you take sex toys on a plane?

Can you take sex toys on a plane? The best toys to take on your travels

August 24, 2023 in lifestyle

Whether you’re off on a romantic weekend away, or you’re taking yourself for a solo trip, one thing you won’t want to forget is your sex toys. You may be wondering if you can take sex toys on a plane. You shouldn’t worry about...

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Things to consider when buying running shoes

May 4, 2023 in lifestyle

With the London Marathon taking place recently, there’s been a lot of buzz on social media surrounding running. I must admit that I’ve never been a runner – even at school I was always lagging behind everyone else and I hated it. However, I...

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The best shows to see in London this year

April 28, 2023 in lifestyle

There’s nothing quite like the thrill of being swept away by one of the multitudes of incredible theatre shows in London. It’s where dreams are made, where stories come to life, and where you can witness some of the greatest performers in the world...

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Ways to easily make money online

September 11, 2020 in lifestyle

While everything in the world has gone to shit, many people are struggling financially. I was unfortunately made redundant in February. As you can imagine, the uncertainty and lack of income was very stressful. Luckily, there are plenty of ways to make money online.

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Keeping our indoor cat amused with Catipilla

August 20, 2020 in lifestyle

My cat Bertie is absolutely spoilt and has been since he arrived here almost four years ago. After sharing our lives with another cat for 19 years, we knew that we needed to provide him with something to scratch to protect our furniture. When...

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Personalising my room with Photowall

May 16, 2020 in home, lifestyle

Since lockdown began, I have been sorting out my bedroom. I started by painting a wall, taking down some shelves, putting new shelves up and adding some new furniture. One of the main things that needed changing up was what was on my walls.I...

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Tips for working from home during the pandemic

April 20, 2020 in lifestyle

The current situation means that many people are now either furloughed or working from home. I’ve been lucky enough to be able to work from home for the past few years while I have been blogging full time. I also regularly worked from home...

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Asking For It Birmingham Rep

Asking For It at the Birmingham Rep

February 10, 2020 in lifestyle

In 2015, I read Louise O’Neill’s book, Asking For It. It wasn’t what I would call an enjoyable read but it was a gripping story and it has such an important message. When I heard that the book was being adapted into a play,...

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American Idiot The Musical at the Alexandra Theatre, Birmingham

April 29, 2019 in lifestyle

Are you wondering if you should go and see American Idiot The Musical? If you were an emo teenager in 2004, then Green Day’s American Idiot was probably one of the most played on your mp3 player. Personally, I had just got into rock...

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Hayley Warren


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Download 2026 was amazing 🔥 🎤 28 bands seen 🥾 91 Download 2026 was amazing 🔥 

🎤 28 bands seen
🥾 91,417 steps walked 
⛺️ 5 nights camping with my Download family 
🛒 4 trips to the Megastore and 6 pieces of merch purchased
☀️ 2 slightly sunburnt legs 
🪣 263 bucket wees in my tent (approx)
🎫 1 Camping Plus ticket purchased for next year 

#downloadfestival #festivalseason #download2026
⭐ Slam Dunk 2026 - the best one yet! I managed t ⭐ Slam Dunk 2026 - the best one yet! 

I managed to see 11 bands, win VIP tickets for next year, bump into the singer of my favourite band and avoid getting sunburnt. 

#slamdunkfestival #slamdunknorth
Hear me out - Birmingham in the sunshine is just a Hear me out - Birmingham in the sunshine is just as nice as any other big European city. If you ignore the accent, you could easily be in Porto or Budapest. Maybe.
Nothing beats going for a curry and seeing Creeper Nothing beats going for a curry and seeing Creeper in a small venue with your friends and getting home for 10pm. 🦇 

Creeper at The Asylum, Birmingham 
Sanguitour
April 18th 2026
A bucket list venue ticked off ✔️ Placebo (stripp A bucket list venue ticked off ✔️

Placebo (stripped back) and Garbage at the Royal Albert Hall for Teenage Cancer Trust.
I’d give anything to be surrounded by the Alps in I’d give anything to be surrounded by the Alps in a tiny European country right now 🇱🇮 

Vaduz, Liechtenstein- April 2025
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