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A Relaxed Stay in Crete

Some may say this stay was super indulgent. Some may even think it’s not for them. But if you are looking for a relaxed stay in Crete, or any beach holiday destination, then read on. I have the perfect solution…. As some of you know, my husband Nik had to have part of his lung removed in December 2021. The cancer he had been battling for 4 years had returned in his lung. You can read more about…

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It's ok if you don't fit in the box..

My thoughts on people who want to keep you in the box they have placed you in

Photo by Lisa Fotios on Pexels.com People like to put you into a box they have decided fits you. It is where they are comfortable with you being……… I have been pondering over this post for a while. It began with an experience I had right here, on the Internet. Social media to be exact. An experience that left me a little baffled, and as is my normal, wanting to understand. I have taken a deep…

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A London Hotel Review - Hotel with a Theatrical Heart

The following will be of no surprise to any of you that have been here a while. I love a hotel stay. I find I get so much joy from staying in a hotel, even if just for a night. Perhaps it is true what the old saying quotes – “a change is as good as a rest”. I think it certainly is in my case. It re-energises me and makes me feel like I have had a little break. I love to pass on my hotel…

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A Little Catch Up - Too few fingers, too many pies....

A Little Catch Up – Too few fingers, too many pies….

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48 Hours in Oxford

48 Hours in Oxford

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Sunday Lunch Aboard A Steam Train

A little ste back in time...

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Reading Inspiration - My Latest Reads

A catch up on the latest books I have read and recommend

Reading. One of the many things in my life that bring me so much joy. I love getting lost in a fiction book as much as I love learning and being inspired from non-fiction. I have not updated you with my latest reads for a while, so here is some reading inspiration for you. The last 8 books that I read. Reading Inspiration – Non Fiction One of my New Year goals this year, was to keep learning.…

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Creating a Joyful Life in 2022

Making a life with even more joy in it

Whether 2021 was good to you, or hit you with the rough end of a stick, none of us would say no to more good in our lives would we. I think I am pretty safe to say that the main thing any of us want in this wild ride called life, is happiness. Well, like many of us, a New Year fills me with excited anticipation. It fills like there is a hint of optimistic magic in the air. Like anything could…

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Looking back on the Year, (the year of the plot twist)!

Looking back on the Year, (the year of the plot twist)!

It has been 6 months since I shared my thoughts with you over here. I never intended to be away that long. A month at the most was my plan. Well, looking back on the year I realised what a laugh that was! I really should know by now that plans are for people that live in the land of unicorns and mermaids…. It’s great to be looking back over the year with you I thought the most sensible thing to…

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Monthly Roundup, Life Update and Goals

I took a little blog break, just to take a breather. So, here is a little Monthly Roundup, Life Update and Goals

Well, I am going to start this post, by being that girl. Yep. The girl that proclaims that she does not know where the months are going! Here we are in June. Halfway through the year. How crazy is that! I thought in this post, I would do a little update and monthly roundup. Kind of like my five favourite things posts that I used to do, but more random! I also wanted to share some goals with you,…

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How to Refocus (and have a little life glow up)

As we slowly emerge from lockdown, I wanted to come out firing on all cylinders and raring to go! - How to Refocus (and have a little life glow up)

I think we are all suffering with a little ‘lockdown fatigue” right now. It has been an entire year that we have been living in these strangest of times. I think many of us are feeling the strain. Even the most positive amongst us are finding it tedious. There is only so long you can be cooped up indoors right? Those of us that have followed the rules, have stayed home or stayed local for endless…

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9 Themed London Bars You Must Visit

Some London night out Inspiration for you here - 9 Themed London Bars You Must Visit

So if you have been hanging out with me for a while over here, the following will come as no surprise. I love a bar that is a bit different. Anything a little quirky, or with a theme, I am there. I have already shared my love of historic pubs in London, and some of my favourite London rooftop bars. Now it is the turn of some of my well loved, (and well visited), themed London bars to have their…

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Reading Inspiration - Last 8 Books I Read

Iv read a pretty mixed bag of books the start of this year - Reading Inspiration - Last 8 Books I Read

These “last 8 books I read” posts seem to have, unintentionally, become a little series. It wasn’t my intention. However, the books I share on my Instagram stories seem to be favourites amongst my audience. They always spark discussion and I always get recommended so many fabulous books by my follwers over there. I think we are all looking for reading inspiration as lockdown continues right?…

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Eco Friendly Dental Products - A Review

Next up in the series helping you make small changes - Eco Friendly Dental Products - A Review

Today, we are talking about our pearly whites. Our gnashers. Our toothy pegs. I am back with the next instalment of my sustainable living series. In this series I hope to give you inspiration on how your products you use daily, can be more sustainable. I am all about those small changes. We really have gone top, to toe, and anywhere in between with this series! We have talked about periods, pits…

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Why I Started a Blog

Why I Started a Blog

It is crazy to me to think that January marked the 4th birthday of my little blog. Well, actually, my blog is like the Queen and has two birthdays….I will explain more abut that later! I wanted to give you a little insight into how and why Kerry Life and Loves was born. It has been an ever changing process for me, and finally, I am so happy how my blog fits into my life. So buckle up people. Let…

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Trying Veganuary? - Beginner Vegan Tips

We are half way through now, has it inspired you to try more of a plant based diet - Trying Veganuary? - Beginner Vegan Tips

Im asked a lot about how hard I found it switching to a plant based and/or vegan diet. It as been over 2 years now and I will forever be on a plant based diet. But, in truth, for the first week or so I lived on risotto and humous as I was totally unorganised and unprepared. I know some of you are doing Veganuary, and some have mentioned that you might try “meat free Mondays’. Others are thinking…

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Are you Living an Authentic Life?

The first cuppa and a chat post of the year! It may be a little bit rambling, but Im asking - Are you Living an Authentic Life?

Welcome! It is the first Cuppa and a Chat post of the New Year. This may turn out to be a bit of a ramble. It is one of those post’s that the idea for popped into my brain, and I sat to write then and there. So, you will be reading this exactly how the thoughts are streaming from my mind, with minor editing. Scary eh! I decided this year I was going to be more impulsive on the blog, so here we…