Happy Valentine’s Day Lovelies! I wanted to pop on today and give you all a little love filled message, as a way to say thank you all so much for all of your support over the past few years! You are my lifelong partners and I am forever grateful to you all! Let’s spread the love and have an absolutely epic love-filled day!
Tomorrow marks the most romantic day of the year and so to celebrate, I thought I would give you all a super easy recipe to make that will really show your love for someone! Using simple ingredients, in just 25 minutes, this dish can be made, served and enjoyed by all! Especially with a gorgeous bottle of the brilliant Irish loved chicken wine!
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner lovelies and that means one thing…We need to bake! Spreading love, joy and a whole load of chocolate, I have adapted my favourite brownie recipe to include a fruity twist that will make anyone fall in love with it from the first bite! Discover my romantic raspberry brownies that will transform your big day right here!
It isn’t just your beau that deserves to be treated on Valentine’s Day! Oh no, the little loves in your life should be celebrated too! Thankfully, the wonderful teams at MINISO and Plus Plus have made a handful of useful but loving gifts that they will love! Discover which ones I think make for the most perfect presents for the family right here!
With Burns Night having warmed many souls and Dry January now over, it is time to give your loved ones a superb bottle of whisky this Valentine’s Day! With gorgeous rich tastes that have been produced in only the best casks, the ones mentioned in this handy guide will make those who receive them feel adored in every way! Discover them all here!
Whether it be a photo album, a calendar or a rememberable ornament, Popsa has a number of gifts this Valentine’s Day to help make it extra special! Using your pictures, they allow for magic to be made in moments and having tried it myself, I can safely say that when gifted, they really mean a lot! Find out about the wonderful collection here!
It wouldn’t be Valentine’s Day if chocolate wasn’t involved lovelies! From gorgeous boxes filled with assorted flavours to classic delights that never go wrong, they are a real food of love! Yet, this year, they have been given a makeover, which will last all the way up until Easter, thanks to Play In Choc! Find out all about their amazing range right here!
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, which means that many of us will be planning the ultimate date nights! This year, why not host a really epic pamper night with these fantastic products that can be applied head to toe! It is time for some pampering lovelies with these skin care products that will leave you and your loved one feeling overjoyed!
Happy Valentine’s Day Lovelies! I wanted to pop on today and give you all a little love filled message, as a way to say thank you all so much for all of your support over the past few years! You are my lifelong partners and I am forever grateful to you all! Let’s spread the love and have an absolute epic love-filled day!
With a month to go until Pancake Day here in the UK, I thought Valentine’s Day would be the perfect start to the celebrations! Prepare to get flipping crazy in the kitchen, as you impress your special someone, friends and family members with this delicious heart shaped pancake recipe! The hardest part will be deciding what your chosen extra delicious topping will be!
We all love a pamper session and whilst many will be spreading the love to others, it is important that we also share the love with ourselves too! There so, with the introduction of some new ingredients, I couldn’t wait to share the new Astral creams that are going to be making your skin care and ultimate loving routine a whole lot easier!
Want something delicious for breakfast this Valentine’s Day? Well, call the search off lovelies, as the brilliant team at Robert Andrew have made the most gorgeous low carb sourdough options to make the most delicious breakfasts, lunches and side dishes on the big day! Get ready to tuck in lovelies with their beautiful new sourdough selections that the whole family will definitely enjoy!
With the world full of love right now, it is time to get the little ones involved with the help of a brand new collection from Blade & Rose starring the Moomins! Full of flowers, hearts and colours, it will help to brighten everyone’s day when they see these super sweet outfits! Discover their wonderful new collection in time for Valentine’s Day!
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and love is fully in the air! Celebrate the most wonderful time of the year by turning the kitchen pink with these super easy chocolate truffles! Whether you are hosting a Galentine’s Day event or a full on date night, get ready to eat a lot of these lovelies with this super easy three ingredient recipe!
Valentine’s Day is the most perfect time to show off a new do and Irresistible Me are making that possible with their brand new collections! All at a discounted price right now! Get ready to embrace a new look for the biggest date night of the year by choosing a fantastic new fit! Find out my favourite Valentine’s Day new looks right here!
Whether you are pampering yourself for a hot date or just to give yourself a little bit of self-loving this Valentine’s Day, there is nothing quite like finding a new brand to fall head over heals in love with to make you feel better! Something I experienced when I discovered the Manchester based company Scented Aromas! Find out all about them right here!
Valentine’s Day is fast approaching and with it comes finding the perfect gift to share your love with! For some, this could be a gift card highlighting their knowledge of knowing their loved one’s favourite shop! However, if you aren’t sure which one to go for, then it’s time to discover the ultimate gift card from Prezzee! Find out all about it here!
Good Morning Lovelies,
My dad was one of my heroes. Him and my mum. In the month of love, I’ve been thinking a lot about them and their relationship. Sure, it wasn’t perfect. However, I always like to say that an imperfect person is a perfect person! And that’s how I feel about the pair of them.
So, in honour of us marking the ultimate love stories, I thought I would share theirs. My mum, Jane, met my dad John, through friends, after he moved to Hertford, where my mum is from. The pair began dating and soon they were inseparable.
After only a few days, my dad met my mum’s two children from a previous relationship, whilst my dad told my mum about the two sons he had in Burnley. Getting closer, they moved in together, first into a maisonette, before buying a house together, the only home I’ve ever known. Soon the four became five, with my dad bringing my brother Gio to come and live with them.
With three boys under one roof, it could be tough, with both of my parents working long hours. My mum would look after the boys before school and during the day, whilst working, whilst my dad went off to work as a security guard, Channel Five tuner and mechanic.
The years passed with many happy moments. They visited Sicily, where my dad is from, for long summer holidays. They went to theme parks and on coach trips. However, there was something missing. As the 90s hit, they decided to try for another baby.
In 1995, after a long bout of morning sickness, blood shot eyes and debates about my mum’s health, I was born, providing a child that was the two of theirs. Much to the annoyance of my brother Gio, who became my instant best friend to wind up aha! Although, each and every one of the boys has always been seen as being both of theirs. They made sure that no one was treated differently.
From then on things got a little wild. Family dinners were had around a big table in my dad’s room, with The Weakest Link, The Simpsons and Fresh Prince playing in the background. Large Christmas gatherings and mass present openings. Dancing at family parties. Caravan holidays in Clacton, Butlins and UK retreats.
Bickering and silence when they had a row. Cuddles and kisses when they got over them. Recalling a Valentine’s Day memory in fact, I can vividly remember when my mum filled my dad’s car with Love Heart sweets, cuddly toys and balloons before going to work. He was so embarrassed.
The love that the pair shared is something that filled my heart so much. When my dad passed away, I saw a spark in my mum’s eyes go out. However, I still feel their love every single day. My mum takes it with her in the little touches she applies to the house in honour of him. The advice she gives that he would have too. The way she makes sure he is always present and never forgotten.
Love can be displayed in many ways. Like the quote in Love Actually states, “Love is all around.” Something I couldn’t agree with more. My parents love story isn’t perfect but it’s what made us as a family know what love is. Their imperfect relationship was perfect in every single way. It’s undying. It’s all around us. It’s them. It’s love.
Joey X
Good Morning Lovelies,
And a very happy Valentine’s Day to you all! Normally, I don’t mark this day. I feel like if you love someone, you should tell them each and every day that you do. You shouldn’t need just one day a year to do so. However, this year I am falling under the big days trap!
As a single person, it can be hard to see love all around. Yet, why not take today to spread a bit of self loving into your life. From pampering sessions to fantastic food dishes, there are so many ways to look after yourself without breaking the bank. And as RuPaul always says, “If you can’t love yourself, how the hell you going to love somebody else?”
There so, I have gathered some of the best ways you can turn Valentine’s Day into a day for you and the love you have for yourself. These include…
Cooking A Fancy Or Favourite Meal For Yourself: Instead of going out and witnessing all the loved up couples, buy a takeaway or head to the shops to get all the ingredients you need to make your favourite meal. I’m going to be enjoying my honey bagel, as it is honestly my favourite, with sliced apple and sweets. I may bake a sweet treat for my mum too. By listening to my body and what I like, I’m giving it the attention it deserves. I know your body and mind will give you the ultimate loving feeling for doing so.
Get Dressed Up (Even To Sit In At Home!): Do you have a wardrobe full of items that are dying to be worn but you keep saying you will save them for best? Guilty as charged personally! However, now is the perfect time to change all that! Whip out that fancy frock. Those silky comfy PJs. An incredible jumpsuit or suit. Whatever it may be, put it on and show yourself who is the ultimate boss. Your best is now lovelies!
Pamper Yourself With Your Favourite Products: Whether you head your way your local beauty counter to stock up or finally break into those Christmas beauty bits you got, Valentine’s Day is a great time to look after yourself. Relax in a bubble bath filled tub. Wax or shave for silky smooth skin. Massage in all the lotions and lotions you own. Not only will you feel so much appreciation and love for yourself, but the after effects of this will last for days.
Book A Mini Break For One: Why not go away on your own? Solo travel has started to become a huge thing now and I am all for it! There is nothing like spending time, thinking about the wonders of the world, so why not take Valentine’s Day todo just that in a place you have always wanted to go to. With the big day falling on a Wednesday, you can take just one day or the whole week to embrace the beauty of a new place too.
Do Something With Your Parents: They were probably the first people you saw in love with each other and with you, so why not spend time with them on Valentine’s Day? The event isn’t just to share the love and appreciation you have for a partner, but all of those who share their love for you too. I’m going to be spending the day with my mum, who is my best friend and confidant. I will also pop a special card in the post for my nephew and one to the hospital via the From Me To You letter writing scheme. The day really isn’t just for one kind of love, take it to share the love with everyone.
It may seem like a silly day when you really think about it, however, it can be a wonderful one to help you fall in love with yourself again. When you truly love and appreciate who you are, you can give the other relationships in your life what they really deserve. The best version of you!
Have a wonderful love filled day lovelies! However you may be spending it! Oh, and remember, I love you all too!
Joey X
Good Morning Lovelies,
Valentine’s Day doesn’t have to be a day to share the love with others. It can be the perfect day to spread the love with yourself too! I will be taking this approach to the big day, by pampering myself, something I encourage you all to do to, as it is so easy to do but personally so rewarding! Especially if you have great brands like Beauty Favours to help you!
After asking for some help with gift ideas for the big day, the brand reached out to me to tell me about their shampoo bars. Handmade in a cruelty free way, the bars use organic materials to create a PH balanced product that is suitable for all hair types.
With different scents to suit all, I was kindly gifted the champagne and roses argan oil scent to trial. Putting the product into my wet hair, I was amazed at how so little could make a big difference. The suds occurred quickly. The smell hit my senses fast.
The whole experience made me feel empowered and ready to face the day. For hours afterwards, I could still smell the product on my hair. I couldn’t help but keep lifting one of my plaits to smell it.
For me, this was the ultimate beauty treat! One I could gift my best friends on Valentine’s Day with or use myself to feel extra special. It truly is a brand that has thought of the needs of everyone and when looking for the ultimate pamper gift this Valentine’s Day I couldn’t recommend it more! Head to their website to find your perfect present that will have you falling in love in no time!
Joey X