Author: Mel

Whippet gifts for Christmas

Whippet gifts for Christmas

Do you buy your dog a Christmas present? I know we do. They shower us with love, loyalty and adoration all year round so it is a good excuse to spoil them. We love to wish a very merry Christmas to our precious whippety family 

The Best Mindfulness Gifts

The Best Mindfulness Gifts

Do we need an excuse to spoil friends and family with some wellbeing gifts.? I love really thoughtful and personal gifts. Here is a collection of some gorgeous, cruelty free, mindfulness gifts for lovers of self care and pampering. Pamper products: There are many excellent 

10 Christmas food gifts:

10 Christmas food gifts:

As food lovers, we love nothing more than to receive a food related gift at Christmas. There are many Christmas food gifts available. Here, some ideas for quality, interesting foodie gifts to please the gourmet enthusiasts in your life. Spice it up: Curry fans will 

Cambridge Food- MJP@TheShepherds

Cambridge Food- MJP@TheShepherds

We enjoy the sociable, sharing element of the small plates style of dining. As a slightly food obsessed, greedy couple this allows us to try as much of the menu as possible! Imagine our delight to hear about the opening of a restaurant offering this 

Planning my First Skiing Holiday

Planning my First Skiing Holiday

Have you thought about if and where you would like to travel now that it is more safe and accessible to do so? Whether you are planning family travel or a solo venture, it is exciting to have the choice of getting away back. I 

Meat-free Meals: Mushroom Mac and Cheese Recipe

Meat-free Meals: Mushroom Mac and Cheese Recipe

Many of us are now making a conscious effort to incorporate more meat-free meals in our weekly menu planning.  Isn’t it great when we find really delicious and satisfying vegetarian or vegan recipes to help us do this?  Comfort food: One of my favourite meat-free 

Why I have Joined the Canine Partners Fit For 30 Challenge

Why I have Joined the Canine Partners Fit For 30 Challenge

I have recently joined the #fitfor30challenge to raise awareness and money for the brilliant Canine Partners. I heard about Canine Partners via social media and couldn’t wait to get involved. Who are Canine Partners? Canine Partners are a registered charity who match people with physical 

How to Help a Dog with Arthritis

How to Help a Dog with Arthritis

Arthritis can be a painful and challenging condition for dogs. 1 in 5 dogs will suffer with osteoarthritis, age being the main reason for the condition. So how can we help a dog with arthritis? Here are some lifestyle ideas, to be used alongside veterinary 

Luxury dog friendly cottages: Culhawk House, Angus Glens

Luxury dog friendly cottages: Culhawk House, Angus Glens

We’ve had a great summer holiday this year. Back up to our favourite destination, beautiful Scotland, but to two new contrasting locations. There are so many wonderful places in Scotland to see, we never tire of visiting. We spent the first week in the Scottish 

Dog friendly cottages Scotland: Cosaig Cottage Review

Dog friendly cottages Scotland: Cosaig Cottage Review

We originally found Cosaig Cottage via Twitter and couldn’t wait to visit. I have to admit, as a hound lover, I was first lured in by the photographs of the owners beautiful rescue greyhounds but the stunning scenery secured the booking. We have since visited