Over the last two months I’ve made at least six online purchases – and I know that this number is likely to increase the closer we get to Christmas. Don’t get me wrong, I enjoy a visit to the High Street to spot new trends – and for the opportunity to look, touch and get…
Have you ever stopped to wonder the lengths that some retailers go to tempt us to buy from them? Think about when you walk past Lush and their distinctive smell fills your nostrils – or when the smell of baking bread or croissants from a bakers hits you – it’s enough to lure you inside…
Image credit: Pexels Recently I’ve had the opportunity to get out and about to speak with local businesses and shop owners – and it’s been a real eye-opener. From those seemingly empty shops that are dong “exceptionally well” in business, to those ready to give up the ghost because our High Streets have changed, I…
Mother’s Day has been and gone and I hope you all had a great day. I spent most of the morning lazing around and then we visited my parents for dinner and a catch up. I received some nice pressies from my two babies (they’re 10 and 12 now) – most of them were either…
Christmas is well and truly over, the decorations have come down and we’ve seen in the New Year. But that doesn’t mean life has to remain dull! If you’re a savvy shopper (and you’ve got a bit of room in your loft), then you’ll be on the lookout for heavily reduced Christmas presents for this…
