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Hotel Review: The Forbury by Firoz Property Management, Reading

Recently, I had to stay in Reading for work, but booking accommodation near or within the city centre turned out to be a very expensive option – there’s only so much a company can work with and I don’t think expensing a £250 hotel for the night would be considered reasonable. I finally came across Firoz Property apartments on Booking.com,…

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How to Embrace Autumn as a Summer Lover

I love that we get to experience all seasons in the UK, despite my complaining about being cold and the fact that I have often talked about how much I hate Autumn. I also love a theme, which new seasons allow a change in. In an effort to stop hating 25% of the year, I have been learning to embrace…

Fashion & Beauty, Lifestyle

Natural Skincare Review: So Sona Body Butter

Over the course of the last few years, I have stopped feeling comfortable using too many chemicals on my skin, and while I am not going to overhaul everything at once and throw out all of my products, I have been switching my favourites to natural alternatives when I run out. Body butter used to be one of those things…

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The Barbie Controversy – is the Character a Bad Role Model?

Barbie, as a cultural icon, has been a subject of debate regarding her influence as a role model for girls for decades, but with the new film out now, the debate has resurrected on popular platforms. While some argue that Barbie promotes unrealistic beauty standards and materialistic values, others believe that she can serve as a positive role model for…

Food & Drink, Lifestyle

Bottomless Brunch Review: If Bar, Leeds (If…Up North)

It’s been a while since I’ve been for bottomless brunch, so I was excited to meet up with friends over the a few weekends ago to try If Bar, Leeds. Located on Call Lane, we were welcomed wonderfully with drinks straight away. The menu was small, but with a great variety so there’s something for everyone, from breakfast burritos to…

Home, Travel, Yorkshire

Yorkshire Days Out: Yorkshire Sculpture Park

Combining art and the outdoors, Yorkshire Sculpture Park (YSP) is an independent charitable trust and registered museum situated in the 500-acre, 18th-century Bretton Hall estate in West Yorkshire. While walking in the impressive grounds, you can view incredible sculptures that are either loans or gifts from artists, with around 100 on display at any one time. Visiting Yorkshire Sculpture Park…