Candyfloss & Dreams

The Plus Size Person’s Guide to Sustainable Period Protection

November 9, 2021

Ad - This post is in collaboration with WUKA (stands for Wake Up Kick Ass) who have a size inclusive range up to 6XL of period protection pants. I received gifted items in exchange for this post, however all opinions remain my own. You can shop online at www.wuka.co.uk As a plus size person that wants to make eco concious changes to their life I have looked into as many options as I can for sustainable period protection and wanted to create this 'start here' guide to help other plus ... Read more

Saving Food Waste with Too Good to Go App

October 27, 2021

I've had the Too Good to Go app on my phone for a while and have had the good intentions to use it but just haven't gotten around to it until recently. We are once again shaking up our finances and finding ways to save money and reduce our outgoings. Over the last 18 months or so takeaways and small £30-40 shops have increased and it's gotten a bit out of control. One of the things we thought would be a good meet in the middle would be to try using Too Good to Go more often as it ... Read more

Final Fantasy 14: My First Time Playing an MMO

October 21, 2021

Final Fantasy games are some of my absolute favourite video games of all time but I've never tried the online MMO versions of the games. Final Fantasy 14 is one such that I hadn't tried before but when we got our PS5 earlier in the year I decided to give it a try. I think I got the starter pack which included a free trial as well as the main base game and all the expansions up to Shadowbringers. I've since preordered the next installment - Endwalker - which comes out in November. I ... Read more

What Flooring Adds the Most Protection for a Kitchen?

October 13, 2021

Ad - This is a collaborative post Whenever you plan for remodelling old kitchens, you need to be sure that the floor is suitable for the day to day activities that it will face. There are pro’s and con’s to every flooring option so asking the right questions is highly recommended before jumping into a decision simply on style. Luxury vinyl flooring, being a top contender for every area of the home, can answer most. A Better Product The reason that the lowest price Amtico ... Read more

Happy 3rd Birthday Felix

October 4, 2021

I can't quite believe I have a three year old. Doesn't every parent say that on their child's birthday though? Just three years ago we were on our way to hospital which would eventually lead to c-section number two for me, but with the support of Adam and my Doula Sophie and the obsetrician team at Basingstoke hospital Felix came into the world angry and purple. When we had him three years ago we didn't expect to have to parent the way we have especially over the last 18 months of the ... Read more