Meet Lou

Welcome to my lifestyle blog where I share our real life in Nottinghamshire and our travel adventures. I also like to talk about motherhood, infertility and early menopause, our pup, my favourite beauty bits and my love for food and wine.

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Culture & Celebrations

Family-Friendly Halloween Movies to Watch Together – 2025

Halloween is one of the best times of the year…

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Books and Reading

The Best Amazon Kindle Book Deals for 99p – October 2025

Hiya, welcome to my monthly post where I share some…

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Beauty

Why Expiry Dates on Beauty Products Matter More Than You Think

We’ve all been there – standing in front of the…

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Nottinghamshire and the East Midlands

Hart’s Hotel & Kitchen, Nottingham Review – 2025

Hart’s Hotel is a boutique 4-star hotel situated in Nottingham…

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Books and Reading

How to Get Books on Your Amazon Kindle for Free

We all love a good book bargain – but finding…

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Family Travel

The Best European Travel Destinations for Families 

Family trips are all about finding places that give everyone…

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Nature and environment

Join the Big Butterfly Count 2025: An Easy 15-Minute Mission to Help Save UK Wildlife

Calling all wildlife lovers – Britain’s Butterflies need you! 🦋 Butterflies…

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Books and Reading

How to Share Kindle Books with Your Family

If your family is anything like mine, you probably have…

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Days Out

The Best Things to Do in Castleton, Derbyshire

If you’re looking for a UK getaway that has loads…

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Family Travel

Travelling to Skiathos with Kids: A Family-Friendly Guide

We’ve just come back from a brilliant family holiday to…

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Food and Drink

The Best Traditional Greek Dishes to Try in Skiathos

We’ve just come back from our first time in Skiathos…

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Days Out

What to Pack in Your Beach Bag for a Fun Family Day Out

One of our favourite things to do as a family…

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Europe

Travel Guide: Reasons to Visit Greece in the Spring

Next month we’re going on holiday to Greece, which we’re…

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Camping

How to Find the Best Free Camping Spots Without Breaking the Rules

As spring approaches and we get outside more, many outdoor…

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Europe

5 Awesome Things to do in Portugal With Kids

Source Portugal is a fantastic destination for families, offering sun-soaked…

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Travel

Planning to Drive Abroad? 5 Laws You Need to Know Before You Hit the Road

Planning to rent a car for your next international trip?…

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Pet Health

Feeding Your Bunny Fruit: Can Rabbits Eat Grapes?

Last year we adopted a rabbit after she was found…

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Health and Wellbeing

Review: Eden Hall Day Spa, Nottinghamshire – 2025

On a grey January day, we stepped out of the…

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Travel

Want to Travel But Struggling to Save? 5 Tips to Help

Seeing the world is a goal on many people’s bucket…

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Health and Fitness

My New Scooter! Micro Scooter Review

My daughter has had a few different scooters during her…

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Health and Wellbeing

How I’m Trying to Stay Positive as We Go into Autumn & Winter

I’m someone who really struggles with the cold, dark winter…

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Friday Faves and Fails

Friday Faves & Fails – Frogs, Birthdays and Woodchip

I was looking for a particular blog post for something…

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Travel

Where to Find Norway’s Best Beaches

Source “At the beach – time you enjoyed wasting, is…

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Camping

10 Tips for Camping With Kids

We’re hopefully going to be going camping again soon and…

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Europe

The Top 10 Reasons to Move to Portugal

We love Portugal, and we have been there a few…

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Lifestyle

40 Things I Want to Do Before Turning 40: A Bucket List

This year, I turn the big 4-0, which seems a…

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Travel

20 of The Best Dog-Friendly Things to Do in & Around Whitby

Nestled on the picturesque coast of North Yorkshire, Whitby is…

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Camping

10 of The Best Campsites & Holiday Parks in Looe, Cornwall

A charming coastal town in South East Cornwall, Looe is…

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Days Out

Review: Planet Bounce Inflatable Park, Nottingham

On a rainy and grey Sunday afternoon, (after cancelled family…

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Family Travel

8 Brilliant Travel Tips for Family Trips

One of my most favourite things is going away as…

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Home

7 DIY Hacks for Improving Your Home’s Energy Efficiency

So many of us are currently struggling with the energy…

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Home

10 Ways to Keep Your House Warm & Save Money This Winter

The most recent figures show that 3.16m UK households are…

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Beauty

My Favourite Natural & Organic Skincare Products

As I’ve got older I have started to think more…

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Dogs

Things No One Tells You About Having a Puppy!

We got our puppy at the end of July last…

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Food and Drink

Healthy Homemade Pasta Sauce for Kids (With Loads of Hidden Veg) | A Recipe

This healthy homemade pasta sauce with hidden veg makes an…

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Food and Drink

The Nifty Accessory You Need if You Drink White Wine

You know those times when you get home after a…

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Travel

10 Travel Preparation Tips for Your Summer Holiday

I absolutely love planning a holiday abroad, and then once…

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Blogging and Social Media

The Pomodoro Technique – How I Make it Work For Me

I am very, very good at procrastinating. Social media and…

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Blog Shorts

Seasonal Home Preparation for a New Chapter this Autumn

Seasonal home preparation is one of the most exciting parts…

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