Health & Lifestyle.
An Interview with Anita Frost Founder/Author of the Green Bean Collection
Last week I attended the London Toy Fair 2019. Although it was my third time visiting the Toy Fair, 2019 was the 66th year of the fair! My inner child came out. If you follow me on Insta you would have seen my selfies with CBeebies' Bing Bunny and Flop, as...
Memphis, Martin, and the Mountaintop: THE SANITATION STRIKE OF 1968
On 1 February 1968, two Memphis garbage collectors, Echol Cole and Robert Walker, were crushed to death by a malfunctioning truck. Eleven days later, frustrated by the city’s response to the latest event in a long pattern of neglect and abuse of its black...
Bhimrao Ambedkar: The Boy Who Asked Why
Although both my kids are in school full time now, their world is still small and protected. Sometimes I see things on the news and I think I should talk to them about it but I shy away. However, when they ask questions I try to give them age appropriate...
Live your best lunch: McDonald’s Veggie Wrap review (AD)
I remember the first time my son was given a chip by a member of the family. I almost cried. You know how it is when you’re a first time parent. You want what you think is best for your child. The establishment was McDonald’s. Over the years my...
6 Makeup tips I’ve learnt from Bobbi Brown MUA Adeola Gboyega
December, last year, I attended a makeup master class brownbeautytalk hosted in collaboration with Bobbi Brown cosmetics. Fellow brownbeauty writer Natasha of Tasha’s Face blog has always raved about the brand but I’d never had the opportunity to try...
Christmas in Northamptonshire
I didn’t think we could top our summer staycation in Pembrokeshire this year but we did! My family and I spent five glorious days at the Roundhill bungalow, in Chipping Warden, Northamptonshire. Hubby found it via Cottagesdotcom website early in 2018 and...
Bordeaux 714: red lipsticks I luv for the festive season
The woman you see now who loves bold lipsticks was not always so confident. For many years, I wore very little makeup and lipstick. When I did wear makeup, it was for special occasions. I stuck to safe browns and peaches. Motherhood and blogging has made...
Barry M Deluxe Metals Eyeshadow Palette: review
The glitzy season is here again, Christmas. Makeup is all about the drama, shine and sparkle. Personally, I love a bit of metallic shine. It really brightens my eyes and gives a more youthful look. Some time ago, I received a goodie bag after a...
An Interview with Leeann Goddard Founder of Lifestyle brand Klassi Bodyz ( and reigning Ms T&T UK 2018)
Last month I attended WTM London 2018. It was a eye opening experience, in terms of how different the travel infulencer's world is. I learnt a great deal about the level of professionalism that is expected. The show was outstanding. It really showcased...
After the stroke of midnight
Quite recently I contacted my friend Dee for a girls’ night in. I hadn’t seen her in two year! Life has been busy. We’d only been in touch via social media. We decided to meet up in London and commute together to her place. On the way I asked, ‘how are...
TIGERTALES.
Hi! I’m Maria. My family and I live in London but I’m originally from Trinidad, West Indies. My beloved and I got married in 2006. He’s Chinese/Italian. When we decided to increase our family, the first inevitable question was ‘what the child would look like?’... [ + ]
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