What started as a birthday trip to see Davido quickly became one of the most unusual concert experiences I've ever had. From seven hours in traffic to feeling like an outsider in a completely unfamiliar environment, here's my honest account of the day.
We headed to Ascot for the Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup and Concert, armed with a picnic basket, a race card and absolutely no horse racing expertise. From outfit planning and picnic lunches to winning almost £100 and dancing the night away, here's how the day unfolded.
Music played a huge part in our Welsh-Nigerian wedding. Here's the Afrobeats playlist we shared with our DJ, along with the story behind how we introduced the genre to guests and brought both sides of our celebration together.
Music played a huge part in our wedding day. Here's the Live Lounge inspired playlist I shared with our wedding musician, along with the story behind the singer who performed on the night we met and later played at our wedding
Before planning my wedding, I thought choosing music meant picking a first dance song and giving the DJ a few requests. I soon discovered there were far more music moments to think about, from walking down the aisle to the last song of the night.
January arrives with snow, rules, and unnecessary confidence. As the neighbourhood descends into snowman drama, missing flamingos, and failed resolutions, Smudge starts the year exactly as she intends: indoors, observant, and in charge. Between shared takeaways, vigilante winter justice, and a short lived ban on human food after a sausage related incident, January quickly learns that rules are flexible, chicken is non‑negotiable, and resistance is always an option.
Could the Spice Girls really reunite for their 30th anniversary in 2026? With Mel C teasing that “talks are happening” and things sounding more positive than they have in years, it suddenly feels a bit more real than the usual rumours. In this post, I’m looking at what’s actually been said, what it might mean, and why so many of us are getting invested again, including my own slightly chaotic memories from the Cardiff Spice World Tour and the tiny Spice themed sprinkle we threw for our bestie afterwards. Because if you grew up on “Girl Power” and the idea that friendship never ends, a reunion doesn’t just feel exciting… it feels personal.
Ready to turn a simple chocolate log into a festive masterpiece? This kid friendly guide shows you how to create a Candy Land inspired Yule log bursting with pastel sprinkles, glossy chocolate, and playful decorations like doughnuts and lollipops. Plus, you’ll discover extra Christmas theme ideas – from Frozen Wonderland to Gingerbread Village – so you can keep the magic going year after year.
December arrives loudly in Smudge’s world, bringing sparkle, boxes, suspicious decorations, and a Golden Menace who cannot be trusted around Christmas at all. Between stolen turkey, festive supervision, and a Winter Wonderland trip that descends into chaos the moment she’s left behind, Smudge proves once again that order is seasonal and competence is not. Welcome back to Smudge’s Diaries, where Christmas is tolerated, food is monitored, and Santa’s list was never in doubt.
If you’re looking for Christmas games night ideas that actually work for both kids and adults, this is exactly what we planned for a festive evening with friends. From chaotic snowball games and Secret Santa to decorating yule logs and ending the night with a cosy film, it’s a mix of ideas you can easily recreate at home.
