Coronavirus, economy and post-lockdown shopping
As lockdown has eased over the past few weeks, there has been a lot of talk of the economy. And for every person that says…
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Has lockdown ended?
Every week, I give an update on how many weeks into lockdown we are. Six weeks, nine weeks, 11 weeks… But lockdown restrictions have eased…
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The birthday control freak
When it comes to her own birthday, my daughter leaves nothing to chance. She turns 12 this week and has planned very carefully to ensure…
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Shopping with my daughter
My daughter has loved fashion since she was tiny and has always enjoyed a flick through the Next Directory or a wander round the shop…
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Buying my daughter’s birthday presents
I’ve always loved shopping for my daughter’s birthday presents and I still do, even though my daughter is nearly 11. It’s so much more pleasurable…
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The gentle art of dishonesty
These jeans I’m wearing? They look just like my old best jeans. But they’re not my old best jeans, they’re my new best jeans. I…
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The value of money and being brave
I’m not one of those people that can haggle, negotiate and knock down prices. The thought of it makes me squirm. I’m just not brave…
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Tinc: funky stationery store open in Cheltenham
Stationery. There’s something fun about it, isn’t there? Memories of the new pencil case at the start of the school year and filling it with…
