Cuisine & Culture the Chinese Family Way
It is time to pack up the thick winter clothing as we have warmer incoming as spring is here! These two Lighthouse Clothing jackets that I have received are just perfect for the weather! I can enjoy my walks with our buddy dog, Mabel, in these highly waterproof, breathable and windproof jackets at our local nature reserve.
This coming Chinese New Year 2024 is the year of the wood dragon and to celebrate this special occasion, I have received this stunning Dragon Phoenix Kimono Robe from Ulivary Life for review. Little did we know, the history of the kimono dates back to the Japanese Heian period (794 – 1185).
Move over autumn and make way for a cosy warm winter. As the daylight is getting shorter each day, that can only mean one thing – that winter has finally arrived! My favourite outdoor activity is going back inside and getting cosy in my cosy winter fashion. I am not braving this cold weather if I can help it. So let’s take a look at what I have in store for you to set up for cosy winter nights in!
Earlier this month, Ms C was testing out these smart looking Start-Rite Angry Angels talent school shoes. Did you know that the Angry Angels range is aimed at senior school-aged females? If you are looking for school shoes for teenage girls, then look no further. Start-Rite carries a great range of Angry Angels school shoes to ensure their feet stay happy throughout long school days.
Little ducks can be so naughty (famous children song – five little ducks), but they are nothing more than adorable loving little creatures! They love to wander off to explore the world. Now the wife and husband team is bringing you a carefully curated selection of delightful duck jewellery for you to choose from. Besides their sweet little duck, they have a huge collection of animal jewellery to choose from.
Avoalre is a brand that started with an aspiration to create athletic socks for every sports person to enjoy. They source their own materials, design and put the socks through a variety of moisture absorption performance tests, friction and endurance tests. Their unique selling point (USP) is that their socks fit well and are comfortable. After testing them out, we were very confident that it does exactly what it says on the tin! We were pleased with them!
As all the clocks have recently turned back an hour, it is the signal that we are drawing towards the cold and wet English winter which means temperatures are dropping fast and the ground is often wet! Now is a great time to stock up your boots and wellies before the Christmas shopping rush. Where is the best shoe shop to look online? Hirst Footwear would be a great place to start.
You are only 40 once and 40 is the new 30! I have never been fussed about going big to celebrate my birthday nor have I had a birthday bucket list before 40. But when I heard that Hotter shoes was offering a couple of bloggers the opportunity to test out their Chase shoes, I jumped right into it! I have always known that Hotter make really comfy, durable shoes. The reason I know is because I have been wearing the Dew shoes almost every day for two years and its still wearable although the soles are worn.
Time has passed so quickly and now we are welcoming 2019! This will be a very challenging year ahead as we are buying a new house soon and Mr K will be going to ‘big’ school in September. The year before, we made a big decision to sell our ‘forever home’ to move closer to Mr K’s big school as we wanted the best school for him. It was not an easy decision as it involved tying ourselves to a bigger/longer mortgage and moving away from our nearby friends.
This August, I am getting active with the Hotter Leanne shoes! Since we moved into the rented flat, I have been doing more walking than ever before and with this warmer weather, having a comfortable shoe for walking is a must! That’s why I will always choose Hotter as they make shoes that feel as comfortable as slippers!
Before we moved house a couple of months ago, I used to rely on my car for most of my journeys as we lived far away from the city centre and the supermarkets. Now, living next to the town centre at approx. a 3 minute walk away, I have no excuse!
The wait is finally over! Now you can get comfy on the dark side with the Star Wars Galactic Robe and matching slippers! To celebrate the release of the Solo: A Star Wars Story, Mr C is thrilled to receive these matching robe and slippers! If you prefer to channel your inner Obi Wan-Kenobi, then do check out the Star Wars Jedi Robe which is also available in Argos.
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Supermarket Fashion is not only affordable and good quality, they are also very trendy and stylish. Now with more supermarkets bringing in their own stylish fashion clothing line, it opens a new way of shopping under one roof. We are no strangers to supermarket fashion as we often get them for reviews and photoshoots.
Vionic is a very well established leading global maker of consumer and medical footwear. They have been in the UK for over a couple years selling in Shuropody and other shoe retailers. Their shoes not only make your feet feel great but the shoes look great too!
Last year, I came across Vionic through a blogger event and found out what made them unique, and what the difference between them and other shoe makers is. What they offer is their unique podiatrist-designed support that is built seamlessly into classic modern footwear. The unique FMT Technology in Vionic shoes supports you from the ground up, it re-aligns the foot to its natural position to help prevent flat feet.
Wolkyshop is a leading Dutch shoe retailer that is well known for their comfort as well as style. Last year, they opened their first UK flagship store in Brighton and they have a dedicated UK Wolkyshop for their customers to shop online which offers free shipping and return.
Did you know that all their shoes are handpicked, designed and manufactured by the Wolky factory in Holland? Their shoes are made with anatomically shaped foot beds which mould to the feet with an extra layer of memory foam. This was the first time I’d heard of this shop and I was very intrigued to learn more about them!
The beauty of autumn makes it one of my favourite seasons especially when the trees rain down red, yellow and orange leaves. It’s also the time to get your winter coats and woolly jumpers out! To get ourselves ready for this autumn, Mr C has picked a waterproof jacket and a hoodie from Jacamo.
