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I've picked up plenty of middle aisle Aldi buys over the years and some have proved more useful than others. Every week there seems to be...
I'm sure I'm not alone in my love of sweet treats and foods we're told are bad for us. From chocolate and cakes to pastries and pies, I...
Like many people I eat too much sugar. I love chocolate, I love cakes, I love pies and pastries and all the things we're told are no good for us....
Most people have heard of the award-winning Bury Market, but it's years since I've visited the place. It's not particularly close to...
With the warmer weather upon, it's inevitable we start spending more of our time outdoors. We also start looking at ways to brighten up our...
Window cleaning is one of my pet hates, well one of many if I'm honest. With the never ending list of chores to get done, it's the one that...
We have plenty of pretty villages in Greater Manchester, but there are many others to be found if you're willing to travel a little further...
Chocolate might be the order of the day for Easter, but most people will find themselves tucking into a roast dinner over the bank holiday weekend....
There are two things most people associate with Easter - chocolate eggs and hot cross buns. But like with any celebration these days, there are all...
It's rare you make it round The Trafford Centre without stopping for a bite to eat. But while we might usually grab something quick to eat on the...
There are loads of places in Manchester where dogs can go swimming, but few places offer the chance to actually get in with them. So when I heard...
There's no shortage of products 'going viral' and when a retailer's offering is as popular as M&S' food selection, it usually...
It doesn't take much for chocolate treats to go viral, but there's one that's getting more attention than ever as we countdown to...
Amid the ongoing cost of living crisis it's no surprise that charity shops are thriving. But some places offer a lot more than just a shop full...
Few people have visited IKEA without sampling its popular meatballs. Sold in its restaurants and available to buy from the freezer to take home,...
With Mother's Day this Sunday, March 30, shops and supermarkets are packed with gifts of every kind. From mugs and makeup bags to cushions and...
With Easter just a few weeks away the supermarket shelves are stacked with hot cross buns. While there are still plenty of traditional ones out there,...
A hot cross bun is no longer just a hot cross bun. Yes there are traditional ones out there, but over recent years we've seen supermarket shelves...
We love a good burger in our house so the ears pricked up when we discovered a butchers not too far from home is selling the some of the UK's...
Whether it's a trip to Piccadilly Train Station or fighting your way through the crowds and pigeons at Piccadilly Gardens, neither make for a...
Throw two massive brands together and you're going to create some hype. When news spread that Cadbury was collaborating with Lotus Biscoff on a...
As a frequent Aldi shopper we've tried a fair few frozen products over the years. While we've not always been keen on some, like its...
I actually hate the term 'date night'. For me it's just another thing that puts unnecessary pressure on couples, especially parents who...
It's that time of year when we all start looking to freshen up our homes. Whether it's getting outside to clear the drive, or adding some...
When it comes to Jaffa Cakes it's usually the 'biscuit or cake' debate that gets people fired up. But this time there's a whole...
How many times do you cook the same meal for tea and think 'we really need to try something different'? But for parents often short on time...
If you live in or around Bolton you'd have heard of the Last Drop Village. It's somewhere I'd heard mentioned quite frequently over the...
In my 16 years of motherhood I've spent more time in pet shops than I ever envisioned. With a young son who was animal mad, we started out with...
While bakery chains like Greggs are flying high with pasties and sausage rolls, the humble pie has taken a bit of a backseat of late. But there's...
If there's one thing I've come to terms with as a parent it's that school holidays are often not accompanied by sunshine. Admittedly we...
With the relentless rise in household bills, it's not surprising that people are trying to save money where they can. One of the ways families...
Bathroom mould is something that many householders struggle with, especially in the winter months. The damp rooms with often insufficient ventilation...
The supermarkets are already packed with Easter eggs and there seems to be more variety than ever, with every shade of chocolate and every kind of...
Most foodies are aware of the various supermarket deals out there and one place that seems to be increasing its offering is M&S. The retailer has a...
It might not feel like it outside, but spring is well and truly on the way. Those big fluffy blankets will soon be replaced with light summer throws...
Everyone likes saving money where they can and in the current financial climate shoppers are hunting down those bargains more than ever. So, on the...
Visit any supermarket right now and the shelves are packed with Easter eggs of every kind. Packaging might have reduced over recent years and we...
In a bid to eat a bit healthier, I've taken to buying more of one particular vegetable - spinach. And as anyone knows the cheapest way to buy is...
There isn't much you don't worry about as a parent is there. From the moment you have a child there's a whole world of things to...
There are certain shopping rules I like to stick by, including never running out of bread, tea bags and milk. I find comfort in knowing that if all...
I was eating Greggs way before it became fashionable and its savoury items - and custard slices of course - have always been a big hit in our house....
There are many reasons to get excited about B&M, especially if you're a woman of a certain age. The sheer number of cleaning and home products in...
After months of cold, dark days, I think we're all looking forward to some brighter days ahead as spring approaches. And there's one...
There aren't many products that are unique to a particular supermarket these days. With all of them competing for our custom, they're...
Who doesn't love a takeaway pizza now and again, especially if it's an award-winner. After hearing great things about Salford's Harry...
It's rare that I'll stock up on toiletries and laundry essentials at the main supermarkets. For deodorants, toothpaste, fabric conditioner...
If we eat out there's usually at least one of us picking a pizza, so when it comes to getting a takeaway it's a popular choice. We've...
Anyone with growing kids in the house knows how much they eat, especially when they're having a growth spurt. My teenage son has reached the age...
Like most families, we love a roast dinner, but there's not always the time to be cooking one up, especially midweek. By the time you've...
We're still months away from Easter, but that hasn't stopped the stores filling their shelves with this year's eggs. Each year we see...