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 about motherhood, infertility and early menopause, our pup, my favourite beauty bits and my love for food and wine.

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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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Pets

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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Lifestyle

Christmas, New Year & a Big Birthday!

Hello, and Happy New Year (even though we’re over half…

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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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Books and Reading

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

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

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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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Home

What to Include in a Family-Friendly Kitchen Extension 

Whether you’re expanding to the side or rear, a kitchen…

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Pets

How to Effectively Train Your Dog

If you are getting a dog soon, or you already…

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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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Home and Garden

6 health benefits and warnings for spring cleaning

If you’re having a spring clean of your house this…

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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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Days Out

Review: Planet Bounce Inflatable Park, Nottingham

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

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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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Beauty

My Favourite Natural & Organic Skincare Products

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

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Travel

The Benefits of Choosing to Stay in a House When We Travel, With GuestReady

I love travelling so much, whether that’s abroad or in…

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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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Money & Budgeting

Smart Ways to Save Money When Buying a Car

When it comes to purchasing a vehicle, making a financially…

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