tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-65983802776258630542024-03-17T07:25:44.024+00:00GraceBeeGrace Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00913082469556472313noreply@blogger.comBlogger425125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598380277625863054.post-17014372548797535072023-09-13T05:19:00.000+01:002023-09-13T05:19:14.896+01:00LONG TERM TRAVEL AND POOR MENTAL HEALTH<h3 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I'm back in the UK after almost a year of non-stop travel. But don't worry, I'll be jetting off again soon, I just need some time at home to heal. Travelling for such a long time has taken its toll on my mental health, and the anxiety I thought I left behind on British soil has reared its ugly head once more.</span></h3><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Now I'm not stupid, I know travel can't cure all, but I think a small part of me believed that by leaving behind the regular things that cause stress (work, living with parents, etc) I might be able to finally free myself of my unstable moods. Well unfortunately that hasn't been the case but my god have I learnt some important lessons on this journey, and regardless of the lows I feel mentally stronger than ever.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoGogPdftQAcuXHxkF3I-moZeWyEM5yJDfAf_Zw4y7Lw054jT18VfVi1nCWhW1IAvV4KdpYW6DZZhxUQX1PDz9yza7DeSGTavL_fNiQZFjf-9WbTM644GOBVH9glfw1bLHbX2bJhGWXAJORwz_mRV9_7HrcV0p-NneJl5MMDSuL5w4sEGhonJLAAGK9vYh/s4032/IMG_6491%202.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Grace is wearing a pretty floral dress while standing in the middle of a sunflower field" border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoGogPdftQAcuXHxkF3I-moZeWyEM5yJDfAf_Zw4y7Lw054jT18VfVi1nCWhW1IAvV4KdpYW6DZZhxUQX1PDz9yza7DeSGTavL_fNiQZFjf-9WbTM644GOBVH9glfw1bLHbX2bJhGWXAJORwz_mRV9_7HrcV0p-NneJl5MMDSuL5w4sEGhonJLAAGK9vYh/s16000/IMG_6491%202.HEIC" title="GraceBeeUK - Long Term Travel and Poor Mental Health" /></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><div style="text-align: center;">Since being back home in Birmingham I've tried to relax and do wholesome activities with my friends and family</div></span><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Long term travel isn't always easy. From constantly worrying about if I can afford things, to struggling to find accommodation, and transportation every few weeks, it can be a lot. But that's not to say it hasn't been rewarding. I've overcome SO many challenges in the last few months, and I genuinely believe that I can do anything I put my mind to now. I'm the most confident I've ever been and I owe that to the numerous problems I've come across <i>and</i> delt with recently. </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><u>But there is also nothing wrong with admitting it's time to come home. </u></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">If I'm honest part of me is disappointed I couldn't keep on top of my wavering moods. I've done the therapy, I've put in the work, and for the most part I've been so happy knowing I'm finally living the life I've always wanted. So yes sometimes I feel a little frustrated with myself for coming back home. But then I try to remember just how far I've come. </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">A few years ago I could barely even get on a bus alone without being consumed with anxiety. Something as simple as being in a crowd of people would fill me with dread. Anxiety attacks were just a way of life for me back then, but now that couldn't be further from my reality. I barely even recognise the girl I was then and I'm genuinely proud of that.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">So I'll be catching my flight again soon. I'll pass through airport security on my own, endure a few long haul flights alone with my thoughts, and check myself back into a shitty Sydney hostel to start my Australian life once more. And when I close my eyes on that very first night back in Oz, I'll know that my demons will be watching, but I'm the one who controls <i>them</i>. </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></p><div style="border: 0px; font-family: "EB Garamond", serif; font-size: 14.3px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: center; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: 0px; color: #1d2129; 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Even staying in hostels down under isn't cheap, but it is possible to find affordable or even free accommodation in Australia if you look in the right places. As someone who has found free rooms in Sydney on several occasions, I think I know a thing or two about tracking down a place to stay for freeeee.</span></h4><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i>So here are my tried and tested methods to find free accommodation while travelling Australia... </i> </span></h2><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9OsX3nTmqghIyHrA5ecVsJil968Pb-ZCbEuiyXAGeek5b5jKh1IYupJFAL6g_EFx34POD-PXOxscEwem3Z0XLSCVbjWNZ09RZGHVVbpbsiM6tKzukhcbYoavk1q5qZXXPoJDGX9cr8b6CWisr0szUAqGfhKZg9H685DTaMIgyWX2oWXGM2zepvCPOqg/s4014/IMG_5430%202.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="View of Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour from Sydney Harbour Bridge" border="0" data-original-height="2697" data-original-width="4014" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9OsX3nTmqghIyHrA5ecVsJil968Pb-ZCbEuiyXAGeek5b5jKh1IYupJFAL6g_EFx34POD-PXOxscEwem3Z0XLSCVbjWNZ09RZGHVVbpbsiM6tKzukhcbYoavk1q5qZXXPoJDGX9cr8b6CWisr0szUAqGfhKZg9H685DTaMIgyWX2oWXGM2zepvCPOqg/s16000/IMG_5430%202.HEIC" title="GRACEBEE HOW TO GET FREE ACCOMMODATION WHILE TRAVELLING AUSTRALIA" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">View of Sydney Harbour and the Opera house from Sydney Harbour Bridge</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;"><u><b>Pet Sitting</b></u></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><u><b><br /></b></u></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">In Australia it's very common for families to ask backpackers to watch their pets while they go on holiday. In exchange for pet sitting the backpacker will usually live in the families home rent free. I was fortunate enough to do pet sitting in Sydney over New Years Eve which saved hundreds of dollars I would have otherwise spent on a hostel.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Where to find Pet Sitting jobs in Australia:</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/519713524808650/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">- Sydney House & Pet Sitting Facebook Page</a></span></p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/2347740665355944/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: verdana;">- House & Pet Sitters Australia Facebook Page</span></a></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/498409021589667/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">- Pet Sitters Australia Facebook Page</a></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;"><b><u>House Sitting</u></b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><u><br /></u></b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Sometimes even families without pets ask for house sitters to ensure their home is well looked after while they go on long trips. I know of several backpackers who were able to stay in Sydney for a few months rent free as they were looking after the homes of people travelling overseas. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Where to find housesitting jobs in Australia:</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://www.trustedhousesitters.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">- Trusted House Sitters</a> </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://www.aussiehousesitters.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">- Aussie House Sitters </a></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/housesittingAU/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">- House Sitting Australia Wide Facebook Group</a></span></p><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/housesittingaustralia/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">- House Sitting Australia Facebook Group</a></span></div><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZ_zFPKcVEiiAOwf6TtW3YSIqV7Gs-8HGzR6fc5hVl2xbPPq7DgSnon3NHnZgnku9zrrJPXAdt7gT06u90o3YolNBBctanMJdRRtCnAnnqLUTjBpW-xP-XsqivmPbIAH40faN3hbVfk9HEV6x0_DmwDZ-NJNzT6KT8kx-T-hrumhhDUY3r6VKP8um7qg/s4032/IMG_6382.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="GRACEBEE HOW TO GET FREE ACCOMMODATION WHILE TRAVELLING AUSTRALIA" border="0" data-original-height="2588" data-original-width="4032" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZ_zFPKcVEiiAOwf6TtW3YSIqV7Gs-8HGzR6fc5hVl2xbPPq7DgSnon3NHnZgnku9zrrJPXAdt7gT06u90o3YolNBBctanMJdRRtCnAnnqLUTjBpW-xP-XsqivmPbIAH40faN3hbVfk9HEV6x0_DmwDZ-NJNzT6KT8kx-T-hrumhhDUY3r6VKP8um7qg/s16000/IMG_6382.HEIC" title="Grace holding bin bags as she volunteers for accommodation in central Sydney YHA" /></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><div style="text-align: center;">Taking out the bins while volunteering for accommodation at Sydney Central YHA</div></span><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;"><b><u>Volunteer for accommodation</u></b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><u><br /></u></b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">While I was on the seemingly never ending hunt for a room in Sydney, I actually volunteered at a hostel in exchange for free accommodation. Every hostel has it's own requirements but generally they ask for around 14/15 hours of work each week in exchange for a free bed, and sometimes other perks such as free washing or breakfast.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Hostels that offer work for accommodation:</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://www.yha.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">- YHA</a></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://wakeup.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">- Wake Up</a> </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i>Tip - While you may be able to apply online to volunteer for accommodation, it's always best to visit the hostel in person and speak to the manager, or give them a call if you can. Be ready and willing to volunteer as soon as possible. </i></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;"><b><u>Work somewhere accommodation is provided</u></b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><u><br /></u></b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">From time to time employers will provide accommodation for their workers, especially in rural areas where hostels and other accommodation might not be available. Often these houses or rooms are very basic, but it is possible to find work where an employer is willing to provide free accommodation. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJABh_4nZQhRbC3Qh251PhTwywSLkibi7Z4m_VQJJjtAZclEcvF_0RALSBHU0J9vNxZFxZdLOX9lj5ai1WyavRIDsdA5PqjL2X6YIKszBsBJfAvD4s2XqN6mq8tyofhl1mFgKcRsMfd1lmNZMxEBcBGN9m0lLwL7T7yn9l85AucCcMOKFWtobHHScwSg/s3002/IMG_4749.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="GRACEBEE HOW TO GET FREE ACCOMMODATION WHILE TRAVELLING AUSTRALIA" border="0" data-original-height="2044" data-original-width="3002" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJABh_4nZQhRbC3Qh251PhTwywSLkibi7Z4m_VQJJjtAZclEcvF_0RALSBHU0J9vNxZFxZdLOX9lj5ai1WyavRIDsdA5PqjL2X6YIKszBsBJfAvD4s2XqN6mq8tyofhl1mFgKcRsMfd1lmNZMxEBcBGN9m0lLwL7T7yn9l85AucCcMOKFWtobHHScwSg/s16000/IMG_4749.HEIC" title="The ginger cat Grace was pet sitting in Australia in exchange for accommodation" /></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><div style="text-align: center;">One of the cats I was pet sitting in exchange for free accommodation in Sydney</div></span><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><h4 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">So those are some of the way's you can get free accommodation while travelling the incredible country of Australia. </span></h4><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Let me know if you have any tips of your own when it comes to budget travel, or if you would like to hear more about my experiences pet sitting or volunteering for accommodation in Sydney!</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; font-family: "EB Garamond", serif; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: center; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: 0px; 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The cafe is virtually Tiktok famous for it's fat fluffy soufflé pancakes which come in three different flavours. So I headed down to the central Sydney location so see what these wobbly desserts were all about...</span></h3><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwZ46KddV9HhA5mCeH01sUtNOPpId1KHv3pkkaYwDrW6X7KdEt151BACYiWmQGj8v1ydhXGo0SfeZxy-mUrwLve6H2TNfrVXx0qGlNIGcdSuM-cx1Ej_LywJ9JBTySq66G_LYj6ik1hyF7w-6EZXgl9IB0OUi0pLxc2NVIv9QhfaIVs-bAyEbQQkoVTw/s4032/GRACEBEE%20SOUFFLE%20PANCAKES%20BROTHERS%20CAFE%20SYDNEY%202.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Grace holding her cutlery while looking at two places of giant pancakes" border="0" data-original-height="2960" data-original-width="4032" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwZ46KddV9HhA5mCeH01sUtNOPpId1KHv3pkkaYwDrW6X7KdEt151BACYiWmQGj8v1ydhXGo0SfeZxy-mUrwLve6H2TNfrVXx0qGlNIGcdSuM-cx1Ej_LywJ9JBTySq66G_LYj6ik1hyF7w-6EZXgl9IB0OUi0pLxc2NVIv9QhfaIVs-bAyEbQQkoVTw/s16000/GRACEBEE%20SOUFFLE%20PANCAKES%20BROTHERS%20CAFE%20SYDNEY%202.jpg" title="GraceBee Soufflé Pancakes Brothers Cafe Sydney" /></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">About to devour the humungous pancakes at The Brothers Cafe</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">On arrival at <a href="https://www.thebrotherscafe.com.au/home" target="_blank">The Brothers Cafe</a> we did have to wait a little while to be seated (we chose to sit inside) but I guess this is the result of having such strong presence on social media and only having a limited number of indoor tables. We did also have to wait around 30 minutes for our Soufflé Pancakes to be served once we ordered. Neither of these things were an issue as we were happy to have a slow afternoon but might be worth bearing in mind if you're after a quick lunchtime fix. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">As I said the pancakes come in three flavours; Thai Tea, Tiramisu, and Matcha Tea. My friend and I liked the look of all three chunky pancakes but ultimately chose to split the Thai Tea and Tiramisu Pancakes between us. Each pancake was $24.90 which I did initially think was quite pricey before I realised how enormous these desserts would be.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwjHKrX1mMQWMuOdUXBRjGzAW4VW9VSs3bN5_DTlQRnjK8hlvBfGFCOBBCyHoPusu6XlE3wEAQF6zwlIMA2cuiZwdXH8RLdxCdQUcbThTt0ksqigVjCO-jKQMW5UPHSTZRbTxbjYJf25c22y3OqaEIKNsZNnWsLKoUjp-vFgnX_9yI39mn0ompH61I6A/s4032/GRACEBEE%20SOUFFLE%20PANCAKES%20BROTHERS%20CAFE%20SYDNEY%204.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="The Thai Tea Pancakes sorounded with vanilla icecream, white chocolatem, and strawberries." border="0" data-original-height="2927" data-original-width="4032" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwjHKrX1mMQWMuOdUXBRjGzAW4VW9VSs3bN5_DTlQRnjK8hlvBfGFCOBBCyHoPusu6XlE3wEAQF6zwlIMA2cuiZwdXH8RLdxCdQUcbThTt0ksqigVjCO-jKQMW5UPHSTZRbTxbjYJf25c22y3OqaEIKNsZNnWsLKoUjp-vFgnX_9yI39mn0ompH61I6A/s16000/GRACEBEE%20SOUFFLE%20PANCAKES%20BROTHERS%20CAFE%20SYDNEY%204.jpg" title="GraceBee Soufflé Pancakes Brothers Cafe Sydney" /></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><div style="text-align: center;">The Thai Tea Soufflé Pancake - $24.90</div></span><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Once the Pancakes arrived at our table we were very surprised to see just how large they were. Before us sat two plates each loaded with giant fluffy pancakes surrounded with fruit, ice cream, chocolate, and a pot of sauce. I wouldn't even like to estimate how chunky they were but I can honestly say they were unlike any pancake I've ever ordered before. I assume the sheer thickness of them, and also the ingredients gives these hefty pancakes their famous wobble. I also assume they contain more egg than regular pancakes as they have a slight eggy taste.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">This hint of egg wasn't a problem to me however my pancake loving Dutch friend found it particularly noticeable. I could barely taste it over the host of other sweet flavours from the toppings and sauces. The Thai Tea pancake (shown above) comes with Thai Tea cream sauce, white Timtam crumble, Strawberries, and Vanilla Ice Cream. The Tiramisu pancake comes with Tiramisu cream, chocolate peices, and Chocolate Ice Cream - delicious!</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjP0S4ZwTGmd6prGuZGAHRzzh0e4MMR_5Kt8-K9otOJcz5HhkvSzpRIQq40-AtXps-uCB5OPwUt1FrGC7VS0eX0FtOFIHwk0RYPhtMXTllJMfPDAYijM-wLvkS46z-im2E0gF6Ll355Y2uAXRVts9q6Tmd7lzDieKh6rs8YvgcyvjFMv0-qpVDXTJnxCg/s4032/GRACEBEE%20SOUFFLE%20PANCAKES%20BROTHERS%20CAFE%20SYDNEY%203.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="In the foreground is the Tiramisu pancake, in the background is the Thai Tea Pancake" border="0" data-original-height="2946" data-original-width="4032" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjP0S4ZwTGmd6prGuZGAHRzzh0e4MMR_5Kt8-K9otOJcz5HhkvSzpRIQq40-AtXps-uCB5OPwUt1FrGC7VS0eX0FtOFIHwk0RYPhtMXTllJMfPDAYijM-wLvkS46z-im2E0gF6Ll355Y2uAXRVts9q6Tmd7lzDieKh6rs8YvgcyvjFMv0-qpVDXTJnxCg/s16000/GRACEBEE%20SOUFFLE%20PANCAKES%20BROTHERS%20CAFE%20SYDNEY%203.jpg" title="GraceBee Soufflé Pancakes Brothers Cafe Sydney" /></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">The Tiramisu and Thai Tea Pancakes both $24.90</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">All in all I enjoyed both the Tiramisu pancake and the Thai Tea Pancake from The Brothers Cafe and I don't think I really favoured one over the other. I felt the portions were very good and I genuinely think one serving between two people would have been more than reasonable for a lunchtime snack. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Would I return? Potentially. If I had a friend who also wanted to experience wolfing down some very Instagrammable pancakes, otherwise I feel like (for me at least) it's the kind of thing you enjoy once, take your photos, and move on. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><h4 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Have you tried the fat Soufflé Pancakes yet? They seem to be everywhere in Sydney!</span></h4></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; font-family: "EB Garamond", serif; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: center; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: 0px; color: #1d2129; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: 0px; font-family: verdana; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Thanks for reading!</span></span></span></div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; font-family: "EB Garamond", serif; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: center; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: 0px; 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margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: 0px; color: #1d2129; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "EB Garamond", serif; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW79WPGvkE8H6zknI6GVvx15k8x9xW2fYc-A38hHAkj0GiRNwVdKNghR9JwwaOACsZpTM3tEFlVsz4eHivgzy6f9DKsWB86Ybo3fk8MyM1lGqBJvu3AH0c71KwWppgC3vIBqXGI25IR9OnobhL_Dgi7znn9-6TE6mxZEiBj_byuO5rLeotebhtXhtBiQ/s4032/GRACEBEE%20SOUFFLE%20PANCAKES%20BROTHERS%20CAFE%20SYDNEY%201.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Two plates full of pancakes and toppings which look very messy after being cut up" border="0" data-original-height="2955" data-original-width="4032" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW79WPGvkE8H6zknI6GVvx15k8x9xW2fYc-A38hHAkj0GiRNwVdKNghR9JwwaOACsZpTM3tEFlVsz4eHivgzy6f9DKsWB86Ybo3fk8MyM1lGqBJvu3AH0c71KwWppgC3vIBqXGI25IR9OnobhL_Dgi7znn9-6TE6mxZEiBj_byuO5rLeotebhtXhtBiQ/s16000/GRACEBEE%20SOUFFLE%20PANCAKES%20BROTHERS%20CAFE%20SYDNEY%201.jpg" title="GraceBee Soufflé Pancakes Brothers Cafe Sydney" /></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">The mess after we halved our Soufflé Pancakes<br /></span><span style="border: 0px; font-family: "EB Garamond", serif; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div></div></div>Grace Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00913082469556472313noreply@blogger.com0Sydney NSW, Australia-33.8688197 151.2092955-62.179053536178849 116.0530455 -5.5585858638211576 -173.6344545tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598380277625863054.post-66479913536870831332022-12-10T22:01:00.001+00:002023-01-13T04:09:58.875+00:005 THINGS I DID TO PREPARE MYSELF FOR A WORKING HOLIDAY IN AUSTRALIA AS A SOLO FEMALE TRAVELLER (417 VISA)<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">AD - This post is in collaboration with Welcome To Travel</span></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></span></p><h3 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Choosing to move to Australia on a working holiday Visa was no easy thing. I had to consider leaving behind my friends and family, quitting a job I kinda liked, and moving thousands of miles across the world to a place I'd only ever seen on the screen. But I did it. I moved to the land down under and so far it's going pretty damn well!</span></h3><h3 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: verdana;">So what did I do to prepare myself for the big move? As a solo traveller, and a female one at that, there were a couple things things I needed to consider that maybe groups or couples wouldn't even think about. That's not to say moving to Australia solo needs to be hard but it's not for everyone.</span></h3><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYpO4CgHhbESyRcGWfwQM3oNdtYmkq6AQyDVGW97hLSH-p8zolhVWEgRqQq9FXm0UqLR2qpY-ZYxOcr2Y6vo1of_0Gm1nkipfzV4Q57coi4I6CxKcJ093nAl5zvWiSXc9-OimMD2xHZlKVm2jvmepryqaiBFfBYG_XtWIIfPyQwAGQKNMhi9dcMggU2w/s4032/IMG_8526.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Grace feeding a single kangaroo" border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYpO4CgHhbESyRcGWfwQM3oNdtYmkq6AQyDVGW97hLSH-p8zolhVWEgRqQq9FXm0UqLR2qpY-ZYxOcr2Y6vo1of_0Gm1nkipfzV4Q57coi4I6CxKcJ093nAl5zvWiSXc9-OimMD2xHZlKVm2jvmepryqaiBFfBYG_XtWIIfPyQwAGQKNMhi9dcMggU2w/s16000/IMG_8526.HEIC" title="GRACEBEE 5 THINGS I DID TO PREPARE MYSELF FOR TRAVELLING & WORKING IN AUSTRALIA AS A SOLO FEMALE (417 VISA)" /></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><div style="text-align: center;">Feeding the Kangaroos at Maru Wildlife Park - part of the Welcome To Melbourne tour</div></span><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></span><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><u>Let's break down the prep I did for my Australian adventure...</u></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>1. Research</b> - I didn't do as much as I should, I'll hold my hand's up to this one. I'd seen vlogs, and tiktoks, and bits on instagram about the girlies living their best lives in the sunshine and I was SOLD. "Get me to the place where it's always summer" I thought! But here's the catch, Australia has seasons too and their winter is still chilly! I wish past Grace did a little more research before hopping on a plane without a jumper to weather that was actually colder than the UK. </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">So watch the vlogs, watch the tiktoks, and consume all the content, but do some proper research about the weather, the cities, read hostel reviews because you'll want to prepared and safe in the first few weeks of your new life in Australia. </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>2. Apply for a working holiday Visa</b> - There are a couple of working visa's you can apply for if you want to move to Aus but the most popular one in the UK is the <a href="https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/work-holiday-417" target="_blank">Working Holiday Visa 417</a>. This is the one I'm currently travelling on and it is VERY easy to apply for. In fact I applied for my Visa in about an hour and it was approved almost instantly. Waiting times for Visa approval can vary though so this is something to be aware of.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><i><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Remember</span></span><span style="font-family: verdana;"> once you do start applying for work in Aus, especially remote work, always check reviews from past employees and do a bit of digging into the company you'll be working for - your safety is more important than any potential earnings!</span></i><i><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></i><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaIeabeoISiRMWiHrauRVGCGrJur_9D3GcjYpHsyK2UO3X-47AEMSIFiu03DOMcj12iC7MeIhIqrvI1epknNC9A_35u0_m5hdVhPSsmfgW9HUPgYxh3j1z2z_2CFezpQrf3P12L5l0DVgRZwyDUAjNuCkkX3oN4ddN7XuFTX6oqz65blV9U2bmEpIbTg/s4032/IMG_9695.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Looking down across a golden sand beach. The large waves are lapping at the shore." border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaIeabeoISiRMWiHrauRVGCGrJur_9D3GcjYpHsyK2UO3X-47AEMSIFiu03DOMcj12iC7MeIhIqrvI1epknNC9A_35u0_m5hdVhPSsmfgW9HUPgYxh3j1z2z_2CFezpQrf3P12L5l0DVgRZwyDUAjNuCkkX3oN4ddN7XuFTX6oqz65blV9U2bmEpIbTg/s16000/IMG_9695.HEIC" title="GRACEBEE 5 THINGS I DID TO PREPARE MYSELF FOR TRAVELLING & WORKING IN AUSTRALIA AS A SOLO FEMALE (417 VISA)" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: small;">One of the many gorgeous beaches along the Great Ocean Road</span></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>3. Book the flights</b> - I booked my flight to Australia about 3 months before I intended to leave. This gave me plenty of time to prepare for the move and enjoy some quality time with my friends and family. Booking my flights so far in advance also meant I benefitted from slightly cheaper flights than if I'd have booked them last minute. But even if you do book flights in advance be prepared to spend a few quid on them. I paid £1070 for my flight as I wanted to fly with Emirates and this price seemed to be pretty average, however I did see flights for as low as £600.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">As a woman travelling alone, I deliberately booked a flight with a short layover so I wouldn't have to travel in and out of the connecting city with all my baggage as this is when I feel most vulnerable.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>4. Book a welcome tour</b> - Before leaving for my big adventure I was feeling a little nervous, which is understandable, so I decided to life life on easy mode and book on to a welcome tour for my first week in Australia. I booked with <a href="https://welcometo.travel/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Welcome To Travel</a>, a company set up by travellers so I knew I'd be in good hands. Starting my working holiday with them meant I would get an airport pick up, a fab introduction to the city with multiple tours, help setting up an Aussie bank account, an Aussie SIM card, and they would also apply for my tax file number amongst other things.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">The Welcome To Travel tour helped me get settled into Melbourne very quickly and also gave me 22 new friends who were all on the same journey. For me personally as a solo traveller, making connections with other travellers is so important and in that first week I made so many friendships I still hold very dear even weeks after the tour has ended. </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><u>If you like the sound of a welcome tour, the company offers two, one in <a href="https://welcometo.travel/tours/8-day-welcome-to-travel-melbourne/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Melbourne</a> (which I did) and one in <a href="https://welcometo.travel/tours/welcome-to-sydney/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sydney</a>. You can get $50 off either of these tours with my code GRACEBEE*</u></b></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">* I receive a small amount of commission when this code is used.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiu22jKZCnQ5aFyzGQvTuLROZgofPoXywgnr8gZQ6Rb9xY29u20jsw1DK_ZsPeUnSgZX0bfupCHsKKDPf52gAo1tCzMM7Pi9mpK5H6rmj26TgpV4GbwgbCnYVzbexUTONqQhNC49PNtk7K4kRIgSkGV01gDeqSawyUp1DL5eY5fUTv1caNy-lvZIfdybg/s4032/IMG_9814.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Four friends sitting with their back to the camera, they are watching the sunset across the bay." border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiu22jKZCnQ5aFyzGQvTuLROZgofPoXywgnr8gZQ6Rb9xY29u20jsw1DK_ZsPeUnSgZX0bfupCHsKKDPf52gAo1tCzMM7Pi9mpK5H6rmj26TgpV4GbwgbCnYVzbexUTONqQhNC49PNtk7K4kRIgSkGV01gDeqSawyUp1DL5eY5fUTv1caNy-lvZIfdybg/s16000/IMG_9814.HEIC" title="GRACEBEE 5 THINGS I DID TO PREPARE MYSELF FOR TRAVELLING & WORKING IN AUSTRALIA AS A SOLO FEMALE (417 VISA)" /></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><div style="text-align: center;">Watching the sunset with new friends in St Kilda (just outside Melbourne)</div></span><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></span><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>5. Give notice at work</b> - Once my working holiday visa was granted (and even before I'd really planned anything else) I handed my notice in at work. This one was quite bittersweet for me as I'd finally found a job I didn't hate but the thought of travelling Australia and one day finding a job in the sunshine made it VERY easy to hand in my resignation. Before you do this it's worth checking your contract as I didn't and my notice period was slightly longer than I had realised. It's also a good idea to talk to your managers about references so that you can update your CV ready for working in Australia. </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><h3 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">So that's how I prepared to travel and work in Australia as a solo female traveller on the 417 working holiday visa. 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Street art plasters the walls either side of her." border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-GbIcIuAJnXK808_1Wr9odvx6OtaCl2kvCkY8PCQD37aPQDaNOCeXFRQ5CaDwDqoP2qv3EQJ8H88gKQ9Kbhs4J9OqBcynxQdsuAGSBY4BysvRn23ADDlMpAWjYcFqr3xdloiIpMG0gopbFAtMDe3Py1GDqk3bXX8huBd3sFWKpRYt-hMqv6CyHMfygg/s16000/IMG_7962.HEIC" title="GRACEBEE 5 THINGS I DID TO PREPARE MYSELF FOR TRAVELLING & WORKING IN AUSTRALIA AS A SOLO FEMALE (417 VISA)" /></a></div><span style="border: 0px; font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Exploring Melbourne street art in Hosier Lane</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div></div>Grace Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00913082469556472313noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598380277625863054.post-61550612561577352922022-10-12T20:15:00.001+01:002023-01-18T03:17:47.666+00:00I DON'T GIVE TWO SHITS ABOUT HAVING A CAREER AND TICKING OFF TRADITIONAL LIFE GOALS, DOES THAT MAKE ME WEIRD?<h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Hi my name is Grace and I couldn't care less about snazzy job titles, popping out a couple kids, and settling down in the suburbs. In fact the thought of striving to achieve these traditional life goals makes me feel very uneasy. That's not to say that I can't see some value in doing things "the old fashioned way", but it's not the life for me!</span></h3><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Ever since I can remember all that I've wanted to do is see the world. My bucket list consist's of visiting elephant sanctuaries in Thailand, hiking Mount Kilimanjaro, and chucking tomatoes at strangers at La Tomatina Festival in Spain. But climbing the corporate ladder? No thanks!</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEim5GosloWgpOwpumNxYJ3DNYUoFBeysGTeZZ1YiI5wXHWe0GAqjUDA6CXsfPD4Y00JxanwsidaJKSMok6krusr8qXFuwvnrNK1hovfL4L-4wLFhI2Hr4r77zusIRGCWSeRjB-Vmpmo0b677AMxl-KX-m4LoBWVN8LFjAn3C80_Zplg9z70qbV3kSxx4g/s4032/IMG_5590.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="A selfie of Grace holding a glass of beer at a rooftop bar. Behind her the city of Split, Croatia can be seen. The sun is setting." border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEim5GosloWgpOwpumNxYJ3DNYUoFBeysGTeZZ1YiI5wXHWe0GAqjUDA6CXsfPD4Y00JxanwsidaJKSMok6krusr8qXFuwvnrNK1hovfL4L-4wLFhI2Hr4r77zusIRGCWSeRjB-Vmpmo0b677AMxl-KX-m4LoBWVN8LFjAn3C80_Zplg9z70qbV3kSxx4g/s16000/IMG_5590.HEIC" title="GRACEBEE 1" /></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><div style="text-align: center;">Sipping bevs at a rooftop bar in Split, Croatia. It's what I do best.</div></span><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></span><p></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I honestly don't give a shit about having a career, as long as I have enough money to live and have fun. Having an enjoyable life will forever be my priority and I just don't see how a fancy job role could contribute to that. In fact I can only think of a few jobs that I would consider 'fulfilling', and let's be honest, the traditional folk wouldn't consider those 'real jobs' anyway. </span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">And don't get me started on the bog standard family unit. I barely know what I want, how on earth would I be able to understand the needs of a child. Beside that, I'm not willing to give up the time and money to raise someone in a world like this. It's a no from me. </span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">What about owning a home? Eh, i mean one day maybe. Housing is SO unattainable for young people right now, especially young single people, so I'm spending my deposit on seeing the world and making memories. Now this isn't a decision I've taken lightly, I've been saving for a house deposit since I was 18 so seeing it slowly deplete recently was actually kind of painful. Will I regret spending this money in a few years? Honestly I'm not sure, but like they say 'money returns, time does not'.</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHN3dgBMpvYSwBNIJ-sVvwHD4GsY4fnyiEeQ7C6m84Wzr6ZVa0q8ksebC-tI55PeOYRXDVE0fOv_8U7DzjQz1NCLjQmWUV5IqGOpttrCqhZW6R83Go11aykzvLUBTfPPoJKGe4QMsPXXdWrBmo-0TzaUV-ZJLi38NWrOxOJHeSSjL5xlo4QV_EpaTGlw/s4032/IMG_5545.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Looking down of the city of Split. The orange tilled rooftop houses can be seen all the way to the ocean." border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHN3dgBMpvYSwBNIJ-sVvwHD4GsY4fnyiEeQ7C6m84Wzr6ZVa0q8ksebC-tI55PeOYRXDVE0fOv_8U7DzjQz1NCLjQmWUV5IqGOpttrCqhZW6R83Go11aykzvLUBTfPPoJKGe4QMsPXXdWrBmo-0TzaUV-ZJLi38NWrOxOJHeSSjL5xlo4QV_EpaTGlw/s16000/IMG_5545.HEIC" title="GRACEBEE 2" /></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><div style="text-align: center;">Nothing makes me happier than a sunset and a good view.</div></span><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></span><p></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Sometimes I wish I was content with a normal life. But life is too short to live it ticking boxes. The world is out there and I'm ready to see it!</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">People keep calling me brave. Since I made the announcement that I'm leaving to find a new life in Australia I've been called brave so many times but I don't feel it. Sure I'm nervous about a lot of things, I mean moving across the world would make anyone nervous but brave? I don't know.</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Getting a mortgage, having kids, and living your whole life in one city? Now that is brave to me! To be so sure that is the life you want forever? That scares the shit out of me! If it all goes tits up while I'm travelling I can just come home, no problems! Does that make me weird? If it does, I don't want to be right!</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><div style="border: 0px; font-family: "EB Garamond", serif; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: center; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: 0px; color: #1d2129; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: 0px; font-family: verdana; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: 0px; color: #1d2129; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: 0px; font-family: verdana; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>(AD)*</b></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Do you have itchy feet like me? Maybe a working holiday in Aus could help you scratch that! </span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I'll be spending my first week in Australia on the <a href="https://welcometo.travel/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Welcome to Travel Tour</a> in Melbourne. The week long tour includes an airport pickup, tours of the city, a road trip to Philip Island, help with all the life admin involved with moving to a new country, and so much more. </span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>If this sounds like a bit of you, use code GRACEBEE for $50 off your tour!</b></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><br /></b></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">This code can be used on either the <a href="https://welcometo.travel/tours/8-day-welcome-to-travel-melbourne/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Welcome to Melbourne Tour</a>, or the <a href="https://welcometo.travel/tours/welcome-to-sydney/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Welcome to Sydney tour</a>.</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">* I receive a small amount of commission when this discount code is used ☺</span></p><div style="border: 0px; font-family: "EB Garamond", serif; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: center; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="color: #1d2129; font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="border: 0px; font-family: "EB Garamond", serif; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: center; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="color: #1d2129; font-family: verdana;">-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------</span></div><div><span style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: 0px; color: #1d2129; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: 0px; 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Over the last 10 years I've found myself making memories all over Europe, and with doing so I've picked up a trick or two.</span><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span face="verdana, sans-serif">Travel can be one of the most amazing experiences, but it can also be costly, and a bit of a hassle sometimes, which is why it's so important so take note of travel hacks. And with that in mind I thought I would share my own tips that will make travel a little easier and save you a few quid too.</span><br /><br />
</span><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">So here are my top cheeky travel hacks...</span></h2>
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<span style="font-family: verdana;"><span face="verdana, sans-serif"><b>Need quick transport in a city you don't speak the language? Ask any hotel reception to call a taxi for you.</b> Unfortunately for those who like easy travel, Uber isn't available everywhere yet. So when you need transport and fast, you might find it tricky to communicate with taxi companies if you don't speak the language. If you are near a hotel however it's likely that the receptionist will speak English and be able to order you a fuss free taxi, whether you're staying there or not. Yep it's a little cheeky but I've not yet met a receptionist who wasn't willing to help me out!</span><br />
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<span face="verdana, sans-serif"><b>Out and about but an item of your clothing has ripped, or snapped? Ask any hotel reception for a sewing kit to fix it quick.</b> When exploring beautiful Almeria a few years back, the strap on my playsuit snapped and I didn't have time to return to my own hotel before my tour started. I nipped into the closest hotel and asked the receptionist very nicely if they had a sewing kit I could use. Luckily they did so I soon had a fully functioning playsuit with minimal hassle. </span><br />
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<span face="verdana, sans-serif"><b>Low on phone battery? It's always worth keeping a whole phone charger in your bag incase you visit a cafe or bar with an available plug socket.</b> When I go camping I also keep the charger for my battery packs in my bag so that I can charge those up at the pub as I rarely have access to electricity while camping. </span><br />
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<span face="verdana, sans-serif"><b>Helped yourself to the drinks and snacks in your hotel room mini bar and now you're facing a bill larger that it should be? Restore the items with shop bought replacements.</b> Hotel mini bar items are often incredibly expensive compared to buying them in regular stores so depending on how much you scoffed you could save yourself a good few quid by replacing them.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: verdana;"><span face="verdana, sans-serif"><b>Minimal hand luggage allowance on your flight? Just hide anything extra you bring!</b> Buy anything from the airport shops, ask for a large carrier bag and put your forbidden hand luggage inside. Most airlines won't have a limit on the amount of duty free shopping you can buy and wont check what's actually inside your shopping bag, meaning you can bring along whatever you want as long as it will fit discreetly inside a duty free carrier bag.</span><br />
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<span face="verdana, sans-serif"><b>Want a cheeky bev on the airplane but don't want to spend a small fortune? Smuggle it on.</b> I'm not sure about the legalities of this one but let's say in theory you bought a small bottle of alcohol in the duty free store which could be quite cheap. In theory you could also buy a 600ml bottle of Pepsi, drink half of it and then refill the bottle with the alcohol, discarding the empty spirit bottle in an airport bin. I have it on good authority that a whole bottle of 20cl Captain Morgan's Spiced Rum fits completely into half a bottle of Pepsi and also matches the colour quite closely meaning no one on the airplane would be able to tell it was anything other than a regular bottle of Pepsi - in theory. </span><br />
<span face="verdana, sans-serif"><br /></span><span face="verdana, sans-serif"><b>Arriving in a new place? Always take a free walking tour!</b> If you've been reading the blog for a while you'll know I'm a huge advocate for free walking tours, but for a good reason. If you're new to a city taking a free walking tour provides you with an affordable way to view important parts of the city, as well as gaining valuable knowledge from the guide. Often guides will also hand out free resources like vouchers and city maps which you might not get for free elsewhere.</span><br />
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<span face="verdana, sans-serif">You can find more <a href="https://www.gracebee.co.uk/2020/06/8-reasons-why-you-should-take-free.html" target="_blank">reasons to take a free walking tour here.</a></span><br />
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<span face="verdana, sans-serif"><b>Hotel with no pool? No problem, just nip to the hotel next door!</b> When on one of my <a href="https://www.gracebee.co.uk/2020/06/how-one-trip-changed-my-whole-outlook.html" target="_blank">recent trips</a> I met a lad who was working in a small Spanish town. His apartment block didn't have a pool so when he wanted to go swimming he simply found out which local hotels had easy access swimming pools. I've never done this one myself but I think it's a brilliant idea!</span><br />
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<span face="verdana, sans-serif">So those were my top cheeky travel hacks! I've love to know some of the travel hacks you sweat by! Let's have a chat about them on <a href="https://twitter.com/GraceBeeUK" target="_blank">twitter</a> or in the comments below!</span><br />
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</div>Grace Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00913082469556472313noreply@blogger.com0Birmingham, UK52.486242999999988 -1.89040152.176760999999985 -2.535848 52.79572499999999 -1.244954tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598380277625863054.post-48508537806788132842022-05-15T16:58:00.001+01:002022-05-15T16:58:16.862+01:00EVERYTHING I ATE IN NORTH WALES (CONWY, LLANDUDNO, ANGLESEY, & MORE)<p><span style="font-family: verdana;">North Wales is a beautiful region but not one known for its exotic cuisine. When you think of North Wales your mind would likely picture mountains and pretty little seaside towns, it's doubtful you'd even think about food, but let me tell you there is some good grub to be had there.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Throughout my trip I munched my way across Conwy, Llandudno, Anglesey, and more, so here's everything I ate in North Wales...</span></h3><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2568UGzKx1MifWGdAGQX3OFIEdCt8sCzrWIZUB9VMJDTycVwRzYMDmltue-6XiAZrI4vDguYDAMUYcM-M3O2W1lgKh7zmbjuzka7PJNFmVRUdw4H68ibTrC0K6fNx2SxmJodNycw-zeFa2WBJjbDh5-exMH8nQSpVmFrAmeNmRelpSKMW1maXpUKMNA/s10849/GRACEBEE%20EVERYTHING%20I%20ATE%20IN%20NORTH%20WALES%20-%20CONWY%20LLANDUDNO%20LLANGOLLEN%20ANGLESEY%20copy.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="4 photos of different meal we ate in North Wales (Fish & Chips, Full English Breakfast, Battered Sausage and Chips, Ice Cream)" border="0" data-original-height="7228" data-original-width="10849" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2568UGzKx1MifWGdAGQX3OFIEdCt8sCzrWIZUB9VMJDTycVwRzYMDmltue-6XiAZrI4vDguYDAMUYcM-M3O2W1lgKh7zmbjuzka7PJNFmVRUdw4H68ibTrC0K6fNx2SxmJodNycw-zeFa2WBJjbDh5-exMH8nQSpVmFrAmeNmRelpSKMW1maXpUKMNA/s16000/GRACEBEE%20EVERYTHING%20I%20ATE%20IN%20NORTH%20WALES%20-%20CONWY%20LLANDUDNO%20LLANGOLLEN%20ANGLESEY%20copy.jpg" title="GRACEBEE EVERYTHING I ATE IN NORTH WALES" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;"><b><u>Finley's Sandwich Bar - Llangollen</u></b></span></p><p><span style="background-color: white; color: #202124;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i>5 Abbey Rd, Llangollen, LL20 8SN</i></span></span></p><p><span style="background-color: white; color: #202124;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">In the tiny picturesque town of Llangollen you'll find <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Finleysllangollen" target="_blank">Finley's Sandwich bar and cafe</a>. The dog friendly eatery serve's all sorts from full breakfasts and burgers to sandwiches and salad, and they delivery it all with a smile.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">This was our first pit stop in Wales and being hungry tourists we all ordered the largest breakfast option - Finley's Big Breakfast. For £7.50 you'll receive 2 slices of bacon, 2 sausages, 1 egg, 2 hash browns, black pudding, mushrooms, baked beans, or plum tomatoes, and 2 slices of bread. But if something doesn't take your fancy they had no problems swapping a couple of items up!</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">The breakfast was delicious and it was clear that they only serve really good quality ingredients. Not only that everything was cooked just right - hello perfect dippy eggs! </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Would I recommend a breakie at Finley's? Absolutely I would, and I think my pooches who were also well looked after would recommend a trip too!</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijDsRMzFAyL2o2f-Omue1OkSUClrfdXBRXeN7Yr-wflxIiUkAEM5sgda7cetCAamI7uoi-HWNj2a6TVMIGeKB1dk3Z85l9ISXZid_6kI8pLWuSnd9CdaSk7wbjlTcA9A1lO4xJa0QieZ_QJ-u82mMB29W-BfgU0CN24DPk6nuy2BzWu_STHcxaHWkKAw/s5472/GRACEBEE%20EVERYTHING%20I%20ATE%20IN%20NORTH%20WALES%204.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="The Big Breakfast at Finley's Cafe Llangollen" border="0" data-original-height="3648" data-original-width="5472" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijDsRMzFAyL2o2f-Omue1OkSUClrfdXBRXeN7Yr-wflxIiUkAEM5sgda7cetCAamI7uoi-HWNj2a6TVMIGeKB1dk3Z85l9ISXZid_6kI8pLWuSnd9CdaSk7wbjlTcA9A1lO4xJa0QieZ_QJ-u82mMB29W-BfgU0CN24DPk6nuy2BzWu_STHcxaHWkKAw/s16000/GRACEBEE%20EVERYTHING%20I%20ATE%20IN%20NORTH%20WALES%204.jpg" title="GRACEBEE EVERYTHING I ATE IN NORTH WALES" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">Finley's big breakfast </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9gKfvVaxsNSD8heyDJsEXQKQtTVH1AVaMwe_MV05_Knq8riDXJHgKqEeadUKvAI3O9anOtMPIBJhekWA000RYnxjKJjnUp9_2SJXP65AR29cB6LevFm27gZQNyXvJDB6QRnDHE3p6bvBmCn2Gu2zHY14zBTlsLZK4knWL5ZSdwjl2lc2ONkIfPofpLw/s5472/GRACEBEE%20EVERYTHING%20I%20ATE%20IN%20NORTH%20WALES%203.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Llangollen train station nestled among beautiful rolling hills" border="0" data-original-height="3648" data-original-width="5472" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9gKfvVaxsNSD8heyDJsEXQKQtTVH1AVaMwe_MV05_Knq8riDXJHgKqEeadUKvAI3O9anOtMPIBJhekWA000RYnxjKJjnUp9_2SJXP65AR29cB6LevFm27gZQNyXvJDB6QRnDHE3p6bvBmCn2Gu2zHY14zBTlsLZK4knWL5ZSdwjl2lc2ONkIfPofpLw/s16000/GRACEBEE%20EVERYTHING%20I%20ATE%20IN%20NORTH%20WALES%203.jpg" title="GRACEBEE EVERYTHING I ATE IN NORTH WALES" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Llangollen Railway station opposite Finley's Sandwich Bar</span></span></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;"><b><u>Windsor Fish Bar - Abergele</u></b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i>Towyn Road, Towyn, Abergele, LL22 9HE</i></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Eating fish and chips on the beach was high on my to do list for my Welsh holiday. Luckily for us we found a chippy not too far from the seafront where I was able to make my dream a reality. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Windsor Fish Bar near Kinmel Bay looks like your bog standard chippy, and well it is, but take a short drive (or a 10 minute walk) and you'll find yourself on a beautiful beach. Now this stretch of land from Rhyl to Abergele is packed with other takeaways and fish bars and I can't tell you if this one is the best, but I <i>can </i>say that we all thoroughly enjoyed our boxed up chippy tea. The batter on the fish and sausage was delicious and the chicken kebab my sister ordered was cracking quality for a takeaway! </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">There was quite a queue when we went for our food, this is to be expected at tea time in the school holidays, but it might be worth keeping in mind if you're looking to eat in the area.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Overall I very much enjoyed my tea by the sea, and I didn't even have to fight back any seagulls this time - bonus!</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiq7c3e99CQw62ivMylMFUSW_O3Y-mPA1nRL1OXjRZiDxpP79lZYe_HP89x4335Va2oH5k4xX5zXLf-YcqCKIFCoW9lr4rAZEVWW2GpdoCeLbJ3gRwc4ya9xOocIx0VHn3_DERE9oxmqetvmcQ0SPxlmo8tY2xlZ8edvXFKpFaxtZzVCMY00rqD7Iqwg/s5472/GRACEBEE%20EVERYTHING%20I%20ATE%20IN%20NORTH%20WALES%201.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="A tray of battered sausage and chips" border="0" data-original-height="3648" data-original-width="5472" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiq7c3e99CQw62ivMylMFUSW_O3Y-mPA1nRL1OXjRZiDxpP79lZYe_HP89x4335Va2oH5k4xX5zXLf-YcqCKIFCoW9lr4rAZEVWW2GpdoCeLbJ3gRwc4ya9xOocIx0VHn3_DERE9oxmqetvmcQ0SPxlmo8tY2xlZ8edvXFKpFaxtZzVCMY00rqD7Iqwg/s16000/GRACEBEE%20EVERYTHING%20I%20ATE%20IN%20NORTH%20WALES%201.jpg" title="GRACEBEE EVERYTHING I ATE IN NORTH WALES" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">Battered Sausage and Chips on the beach </span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOo4DkyaHQn8ACSWT3HXFa0oErye-TkXzXSbQY5YDXzVBUGoCyON4e6f6hNgbmcW8_eXrkW5dW6M02mHGdb_DXxnExhpuHiaB0X7d15mfdBX7U3_m_CtY-Ga8ST5fkJJtlpaubakKYhCtmdCHeSkCGzY4MBRcmCdQNBCJIqpsRSsEjjNeceUeht2-kHQ/s5472/GRACEBEE%20EVERYTHING%20I%20ATE%20IN%20NORTH%20WALES%202.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="A table full of our chippy tea (Battered sausage and chips, fish and chips, chicken kebab)" border="0" data-original-height="3648" data-original-width="5472" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOo4DkyaHQn8ACSWT3HXFa0oErye-TkXzXSbQY5YDXzVBUGoCyON4e6f6hNgbmcW8_eXrkW5dW6M02mHGdb_DXxnExhpuHiaB0X7d15mfdBX7U3_m_CtY-Ga8ST5fkJJtlpaubakKYhCtmdCHeSkCGzY4MBRcmCdQNBCJIqpsRSsEjjNeceUeht2-kHQ/s16000/GRACEBEE%20EVERYTHING%20I%20ATE%20IN%20NORTH%20WALES%202.jpg" title="GRACEBEE EVERYTHING I ATE IN NORTH WALES" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">Our chippy tea which we ate on a bench on Kinmel Bay</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1GEBMgf7xURXSNgJlj1jfaco-Suz4p0giKwyVtaJ4vwHO_seXsRB8TSSG2XwqF7pph_IzXfOGCPLJoc_VW5ig777JFr0V1l9ukFZtgg8g-fWMh9Z4EZ-Q0ZM4khd-3ecUaBKJ11JfNZ3Neu5ZiYc6QmQKEwjx-FkP2WvEMeptGsSOjGXg-Wjkz845Sg/s5472/GRACEBEE%20EVERYTHING%20I%20ATE%20IN%20NORTH%20WALES%205.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="The Menu for Windsor Fish Bar. Our food can be seen in the background." border="0" data-original-height="3648" data-original-width="5472" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1GEBMgf7xURXSNgJlj1jfaco-Suz4p0giKwyVtaJ4vwHO_seXsRB8TSSG2XwqF7pph_IzXfOGCPLJoc_VW5ig777JFr0V1l9ukFZtgg8g-fWMh9Z4EZ-Q0ZM4khd-3ecUaBKJ11JfNZ3Neu5ZiYc6QmQKEwjx-FkP2WvEMeptGsSOjGXg-Wjkz845Sg/s16000/GRACEBEE%20EVERYTHING%20I%20ATE%20IN%20NORTH%20WALES%205.jpg" title="GRACEBEE EVERYTHING I ATE IN NORTH WALES" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">The Menu for Windsor Fish Bar Abergele</span></div><p></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;"><b><u>Horizon Shine Kiosk - Colwyn Bay Beach</u></b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i>Promenade, Colwyn Bay Beach, LL29 8HH</i></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Is it even a UK holiday if you don't have an ice cream in questionable temperatures? Well I don't think so, which is why I treated myself to a little chocolate ice cream at the beach kiosk the second the sun appeared.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Regardless of the temperature (which was <u>not</u> at summer holiday levels) I wolfed down my delicious icy treat while the rest of my family sipped on hot chocolates from the same kiosk. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Would I recommend? Of course!</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNpeMVtLJqRCmNm8ETJ80lC06Z5ay3Ti-_rTuMQD84nMRvK9EjYgs28WXzwEpS8neZ_QJpeHrD1Xc-EnZod3mR4l-0924Kea3TconKtxOAPMT_UW-_xMVhDsDT8ATAeNhpHtRXXyIc0gAMYqKNB-jGqGgEUJDox73t8DPr7LtawW3vFyk3m_CqPuuL5w/s3024/GRACEBEE%20EVERYTHING%20I%20ATE%20IN%20NORTH%20WALES%2010.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Two cups of coffee and a chocolate ice cream" border="0" data-original-height="2004" data-original-width="3024" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNpeMVtLJqRCmNm8ETJ80lC06Z5ay3Ti-_rTuMQD84nMRvK9EjYgs28WXzwEpS8neZ_QJpeHrD1Xc-EnZod3mR4l-0924Kea3TconKtxOAPMT_UW-_xMVhDsDT8ATAeNhpHtRXXyIc0gAMYqKNB-jGqGgEUJDox73t8DPr7LtawW3vFyk3m_CqPuuL5w/s16000/GRACEBEE%20EVERYTHING%20I%20ATE%20IN%20NORTH%20WALES%2010.jpg" title="GRACEBEE EVERYTHING I ATE IN NORTH WALES" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">Coffee's and Ice Cream from Horizon Shine Kiosk</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTdJUs285t2woN_H25WdEbbl4i6iixD67QnNcTHyo76KBd3-GT2N--LdsFcQVWEblPLWHkeWOzNGAg540TM6PZ5Zrixd7Xr8f7IiSM0RjD61tgaBuP8B_ZBAlq-zGpgjhJlWpEHtzjeUClsyhoMA73AsdJD6Z_8tuAlMRTtNQDVLsUTnyBqqspOlfdug/s4032/GRACEBEE%20EVERYTHING%20I%20ATE%20IN%20NORTH%20WALES%2011.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Holding my melting Chocolate Ice Cream in front of the beach" border="0" data-original-height="2765" data-original-width="4032" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTdJUs285t2woN_H25WdEbbl4i6iixD67QnNcTHyo76KBd3-GT2N--LdsFcQVWEblPLWHkeWOzNGAg540TM6PZ5Zrixd7Xr8f7IiSM0RjD61tgaBuP8B_ZBAlq-zGpgjhJlWpEHtzjeUClsyhoMA73AsdJD6Z_8tuAlMRTtNQDVLsUTnyBqqspOlfdug/s16000/GRACEBEE%20EVERYTHING%20I%20ATE%20IN%20NORTH%20WALES%2011.jpg" title="GRACEBEE EVERYTHING I ATE IN NORTH WALES" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">My very melted Chocolate Ice Cream</span></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;"><b><u>The Mulberry - Conwy</u></b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i>Conwy Marina, Ellis Way, Conwy, LL32 8GU</i></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Conwy is very quickly becoming my favourite seaside town. It's gorgeous castle, fantastic history, and quirky little streets have so much to offer tourists, and that's ever before you take in the gorgeous views across the harbour. One thing it doesn't specialise in however is dog friendly pubs. Now we could have very easily missed them (so feel free to drop your recommendations in the comments) but we did struggle to find somewhere we could sit inside with our little angels. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">We did however take a suggestion from one of the local sales assistants who recommended we take a walk to <a href="https://mulberryconwy.pub/" target="_blank">The Mulberry</a> which is roughly a 20 minute walk from the main town of Conwy. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjWCS5RE5GBvPHQWpRzaWttqKSh-Qs-cYPUgMd1kZFr19ojhcY-unVPwTeIBTt5h-5MZYeTjIXpJPtX2Uvw3dMC9XCCveDvhOhAd0cojWMSpjYJTo33ZdDm4bOT2mLBUPQDevwEZtuIwierbzMiXf6MDsunvppB-aUjBcJwlmXOsonVfFSvf3eavKktA/s5472/GRACEBEE%20EVERYTHING%20I%20ATE%20IN%20NORTH%20WALES%206.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Looking through a window to the Marina. Lines of boats can be seen." border="0" data-original-height="3648" data-original-width="5472" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjWCS5RE5GBvPHQWpRzaWttqKSh-Qs-cYPUgMd1kZFr19ojhcY-unVPwTeIBTt5h-5MZYeTjIXpJPtX2Uvw3dMC9XCCveDvhOhAd0cojWMSpjYJTo33ZdDm4bOT2mLBUPQDevwEZtuIwierbzMiXf6MDsunvppB-aUjBcJwlmXOsonVfFSvf3eavKktA/s16000/GRACEBEE%20EVERYTHING%20I%20ATE%20IN%20NORTH%20WALES%206.jpg" title="GRACEBEE EVERYTHING I ATE IN NORTH WALES" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">The view from the dog friendly seats inside the Mulberry Conwy</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHQ3dEDts2VZLYdP19jdLKbbyx-I5O-dD1QjThAHYJ3grQqQ7A6XjcpHssh_6iQnaGVNhgnPWMa5ciZai-nP1F5gWfpavIho_SWAUYPIw5Y8r1y0JY3mVLLiZZelvaagJoXCYuE_CgtQocL5AuCgBEquqfTEIoc7OdvIsn6bRVv1PlYEzxF3iHrCRVAw/s5472/GRACEBEE%20EVERYTHING%20I%20ATE%20IN%20NORTH%20WALES%207.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Conwy marina. The sun is setting in the background." border="0" data-original-height="3648" data-original-width="5472" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHQ3dEDts2VZLYdP19jdLKbbyx-I5O-dD1QjThAHYJ3grQqQ7A6XjcpHssh_6iQnaGVNhgnPWMa5ciZai-nP1F5gWfpavIho_SWAUYPIw5Y8r1y0JY3mVLLiZZelvaagJoXCYuE_CgtQocL5AuCgBEquqfTEIoc7OdvIsn6bRVv1PlYEzxF3iHrCRVAw/s16000/GRACEBEE%20EVERYTHING%20I%20ATE%20IN%20NORTH%20WALES%207.jpg" title="GRACEBEE EVERYTHING I ATE IN NORTH WALES" /></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><div style="text-align: center;">The view across Conwy Marina</div></span><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">The Mulberry overlooks Conwy Marina which makes for a beautiful setting to have a relaxing meal. They are also dog friendly which is essential for us. Dogs are allowed on several tables inside the restaurant and at all of the outside tables as far as I am aware. Water bowls are placed in various locations across the venue, though we did have to ask for these to be refilled as it seems that must have had lots of little visitors that day.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">The menu at the Mulberry is fairly standard for a more upmarket pub, though I did find several dishes I quite liked the look of which is very unusual for a picky eater like me. I ended up ordering the Chicken Schnitzel and let me tell you I left feeling very full.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">I would absolutely recommend a trip here if you don't mind a short stroll (which is actually quite lovely) and you need somewhere dog friendly. </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJ-PevPoRNXYA8uu1cjTsz9hAycGg63sFr35c4NwG4iaby7akjTlR1_Sz141ZKb0pATi0bPYqYo70b1eu5OIQeu3yTeiA16Z8D62Sp_DQj7rDZpbRnRv5apdHXFAscW-GuczXQqseFxdGa4GEYrIo9CPCVZ5Z5qRbcGdDdcCrfEkyJF9PPwj5FuW7iLw/s5472/GRACEBEE%20EVERYTHING%20I%20ATE%20IN%20NORTH%20WALES%209.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="A plate which chicken schnitzel, chips, egg, and salad" border="0" data-original-height="3648" data-original-width="5472" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJ-PevPoRNXYA8uu1cjTsz9hAycGg63sFr35c4NwG4iaby7akjTlR1_Sz141ZKb0pATi0bPYqYo70b1eu5OIQeu3yTeiA16Z8D62Sp_DQj7rDZpbRnRv5apdHXFAscW-GuczXQqseFxdGa4GEYrIo9CPCVZ5Z5qRbcGdDdcCrfEkyJF9PPwj5FuW7iLw/s16000/GRACEBEE%20EVERYTHING%20I%20ATE%20IN%20NORTH%20WALES%209.jpg" title="GRACEBEE EVERYTHING I ATE IN NORTH WALES" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">Chicken Schnitzel with egg, chips, and salad</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgr9lfnLfl9rW-sWoHknGx4Dx6GHrrI6QtNWwU1Y_fCKj75B2BkCk0i0vB3EWzSufacyT9_Ph48xJdkGdmVIinydu-YgkJHq0QaCowQxcs6vGjKCAgn_0nUYJnfe65a0FYQpTXIqs4m209xQc2yIIZ_VpCR2FIXPA_VsBTMWCGTOKH_byR6HIiBplt7nA/s5472/GRACEBEE%20EVERYTHING%20I%20ATE%20IN%20NORTH%20WALES%208.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Steak pie and Katsu chicken burger" border="0" data-original-height="3648" data-original-width="5472" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgr9lfnLfl9rW-sWoHknGx4Dx6GHrrI6QtNWwU1Y_fCKj75B2BkCk0i0vB3EWzSufacyT9_Ph48xJdkGdmVIinydu-YgkJHq0QaCowQxcs6vGjKCAgn_0nUYJnfe65a0FYQpTXIqs4m209xQc2yIIZ_VpCR2FIXPA_VsBTMWCGTOKH_byR6HIiBplt7nA/s16000/GRACEBEE%20EVERYTHING%20I%20ATE%20IN%20NORTH%20WALES%208.jpg" title="GRACEBEE EVERYTHING I ATE IN NORTH WALES" /></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><div style="text-align: center;">Steak Pie and Katsu Chicken Burger at The Mulberry Conwy</div></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;"><b><u>Pound bakery - Llandudno</u></b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i>54 Mostyn Street, Llandudno, LL30 2RP</i></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">I'll be honest, I didn't even realise this was a chain until it was too late. I thought I'd stubbled across a nice little local bakery but nope. We all had cheap little Cornish pasty's here which filled the gap but were actually pretty rubbish. I didn't even get a proper photo of them but believe</span><span style="font-family: verdana;"> me you're not missing out on much.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">It wasn't horrible but I wouldn't rush back to buy from there again. I mean what did I expect for £1 really?</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPPapCdXS6ow_isMFHBwX7CFTuVftqKSjUPfbS2HLIMtHRYDY7mXpcGDTaaT9bwH4Zu1uBYfKotxzfvuG-VAZFa6uO3BeaF8T4e83btuR3oWjGZEUifmylJ2vWbh-WRohYv7Qpn2yBsYyMbMWP4SHUd_Ko4k_PSP-DryF-GiZvYtbuEG7cZB9MtzfMTw/s5472/GRACEBEE%20EVERYTHING%20I%20ATE%20IN%20NORTH%20WALES%2013.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Holding a half eaten traditional Cornish pasty" border="0" data-original-height="3648" data-original-width="5472" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPPapCdXS6ow_isMFHBwX7CFTuVftqKSjUPfbS2HLIMtHRYDY7mXpcGDTaaT9bwH4Zu1uBYfKotxzfvuG-VAZFa6uO3BeaF8T4e83btuR3oWjGZEUifmylJ2vWbh-WRohYv7Qpn2yBsYyMbMWP4SHUd_Ko4k_PSP-DryF-GiZvYtbuEG7cZB9MtzfMTw/s16000/GRACEBEE%20EVERYTHING%20I%20ATE%20IN%20NORTH%20WALES%2013.jpg" title="GRACEBEE EVERYTHING I ATE IN NORTH WALES" /></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><div style="text-align: center;">£1 Cornish Pasty from Pound Bakery in Llandudno</div></span><div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhU6YrJDBH04L8rnevrYeEwmyh852Tgek4NcR_YHPQ6DaXgcCFsPqq5KK3cyMx6vbbAZXlLs6Fm9rs_due0wjkOWXVB5iNUQNZcTJcvzrG7KmCpxnAmROfYgRGVIckfnCs7jUQLt8OzTpulwFgYYxSZwxOmIRpBEf4CS8viNwlMiTXdFmiAt2K1_K0NAA/s5472/GRACEBEE%20EVERYTHING%20I%20ATE%20IN%20NORTH%20WALES%2014.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Holding a traditional Cornish pasty in a slightly different angle" border="0" data-original-height="3648" data-original-width="5472" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhU6YrJDBH04L8rnevrYeEwmyh852Tgek4NcR_YHPQ6DaXgcCFsPqq5KK3cyMx6vbbAZXlLs6Fm9rs_due0wjkOWXVB5iNUQNZcTJcvzrG7KmCpxnAmROfYgRGVIckfnCs7jUQLt8OzTpulwFgYYxSZwxOmIRpBEf4CS8viNwlMiTXdFmiAt2K1_K0NAA/s16000/GRACEBEE%20EVERYTHING%20I%20ATE%20IN%20NORTH%20WALES%2014.jpg" title="GRACEBEE EVERYTHING I ATE IN NORTH WALES" /></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><div style="text-align: center;">The £1 Cornish pastry from a different angle - it doesn't look anymore appealing from this side</div></span><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;"><b><u>Emperor Chinese Restaurant - Llandudno</u></b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i>2 Mostyn Street, Llandudno, LL30 2SW</i></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">If there is one thing I love it's Chinese food. I could happily eat noodles, spring rolls, and satay chicken every single day - no seriously. But I didn't expect to get good oriental grub in the pretty little seaside town of Llandudno. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Well how wrong I was! While hunting for food one night we stumbled across a fairly well hidden all you can eat restaurant, jackpot! For just £14.99 per person we stuffed our faces silly with a mix of buffet food we could plate up ourselves, and main dishes which were cooked to order.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Everything we ate was super fresh and very tasty which was a pleasant surprise. The dishes we ordered were also good portion sizes so we left very happy and very full. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Unlike many of the other places I visited, this one isn't dog friendly but we were able to park on the street below and check on them frequently. </span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz8Y9-i_MHsVdQD1qqCCJ-YWZXZnWBlkC6r5qSt5-MrPWH-AiC1N4ysaj4HfOPUu_qc408P_tilNMI78TNQRTGNxWUo10JD6jc4Aov4p21BnCqWWwfXQf5aLfCthIHZsn9VKccDrUDFHvjm1j-Rc-BhaDNmcyPXfYNUK07Kprn9QxkgJp_gZtJp5YwAw/s5472/GRACEBEE%20EVERYTHING%20I%20ATE%20IN%20NORTH%20WALES%2012.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Several plates of Chinese food (Rice, chicken, prawn crackers,etc)" border="0" data-original-height="3648" data-original-width="5472" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz8Y9-i_MHsVdQD1qqCCJ-YWZXZnWBlkC6r5qSt5-MrPWH-AiC1N4ysaj4HfOPUu_qc408P_tilNMI78TNQRTGNxWUo10JD6jc4Aov4p21BnCqWWwfXQf5aLfCthIHZsn9VKccDrUDFHvjm1j-Rc-BhaDNmcyPXfYNUK07Kprn9QxkgJp_gZtJp5YwAw/s16000/GRACEBEE%20EVERYTHING%20I%20ATE%20IN%20NORTH%20WALES%2012.jpg" title="GRACEBEE EVERYTHING I ATE IN NORTH WALES" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">Some of the cooked to order dishes at Emperor Chinese Restaurant Llandudo</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvhzjw81qWWk0gq4LFKAQwqXs3DknbKvzTAf_pEjTI_HG3tnXhcc_U7IoDRiIwTgxNZuBAJ0xj5uxydGxGqw6_MJEz99EVpM1ZT27ZXvpmx_ViUE78-74mHfuzurSz8uHrwu2Pp1iDVmlZ6LeqXM9QvK_3C504ZsMcXeyqGql_1-lhHPTy2uAPbzwQGw/s5472/GRACEBEE%20EVERYTHING%20I%20ATE%20IN%20NORTH%20WALES%2015.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="A buffet of Chinese food" border="0" data-original-height="3648" data-original-width="5472" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvhzjw81qWWk0gq4LFKAQwqXs3DknbKvzTAf_pEjTI_HG3tnXhcc_U7IoDRiIwTgxNZuBAJ0xj5uxydGxGqw6_MJEz99EVpM1ZT27ZXvpmx_ViUE78-74mHfuzurSz8uHrwu2Pp1iDVmlZ6LeqXM9QvK_3C504ZsMcXeyqGql_1-lhHPTy2uAPbzwQGw/s16000/GRACEBEE%20EVERYTHING%20I%20ATE%20IN%20NORTH%20WALES%2015.jpg" title="GRACEBEE EVERYTHING I ATE IN NORTH WALES" /></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><div style="text-align: center;">The buffet which includes favourites such as Spring Rolls, Spare Ribs, Chips, Etc</div></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;"><u><b>Pantri Beach Cafe - Abergele</b></u></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i>Promenade, Abergele, LL22 7PP</i></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Abergele wasn't actually a stop on my to do list but we were absolutely starving one day as we were heading towards Conwy so stopped at a little beach cafe. It was serving a good breakie, had parking, and was dog friendly - perfect.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://pantribach.cafe/" target="_blank">Pantri Beach Cafe</a> is exactly that, a cafe overlooking the beach, and so we thought it would be an overpriced venue targeting tourists but we gave it a go anyway. We ordered our meals and waited, and waited, and waited a bit more before asking when our breakfasts were likely to be served.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">It was clearly quite busy so we didn't expect have our meals immediately but in all honesty I think our order may have been misplaced. It wasn't ideal but it happens from time to time and the staff were so lovely about it even though they were clearly under pressure.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">All of our drinks were taken off the bill and when our food did arrive it was delicious. The quality of the breakfast was good, and the portions were generous too. We definitely left happy despite the hiccup, which I think the young members of staff handled incredibly well. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjevXdvvq0HuJlkayxaRWHMDO73qEikhLhZbD3VK9TlrkFlpULd46EMeOjWsGV2Mxnls0dCDB3nZD4wJXk0vHYEhRH6Wy4HLe7A_--gU1nbRGI-7_QHa8OdkxSj5fs0-pxOs9vFdF6H8dHfqi3gRrN0kQ85lxY4POCVXPrwVlAaTEFU_8FVTJsWZeatQw/s5472/GRACEBEE%20EVERYTHING%20I%20ATE%20IN%20NORTH%20WALES%2019.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Two big breakfasts" border="0" data-original-height="3648" data-original-width="5472" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjevXdvvq0HuJlkayxaRWHMDO73qEikhLhZbD3VK9TlrkFlpULd46EMeOjWsGV2Mxnls0dCDB3nZD4wJXk0vHYEhRH6Wy4HLe7A_--gU1nbRGI-7_QHa8OdkxSj5fs0-pxOs9vFdF6H8dHfqi3gRrN0kQ85lxY4POCVXPrwVlAaTEFU_8FVTJsWZeatQw/s16000/GRACEBEE%20EVERYTHING%20I%20ATE%20IN%20NORTH%20WALES%2019.jpg" title="GRACEBEE EVERYTHING I ATE IN NORTH WALES" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">Our breakfasts at Pantri Beach Cafe</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizWEIXDgGI1WfAwZi0ieTlHtZHTNj7r5cuQ8N7y7sO5OjPHHCqSxB1QLt2Y0Hnnp2fWJv1uj-Lrj-fCFa7Yzm-Zx98fS_B5-G_3VKFCr-GeGl_tTqWI-2yKrk9ujfSXXhRyvixATBpghnG8uqmtOgEe7WrpbgGRANARbASh-_avKzE9RPyJx05MKrDXQ/s5472/GRACEBEE%20EVERYTHING%20I%20ATE%20IN%20NORTH%20WALES%2018.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="A close up of the Pantri Beach Cafe breakfast" border="0" data-original-height="3648" data-original-width="5472" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizWEIXDgGI1WfAwZi0ieTlHtZHTNj7r5cuQ8N7y7sO5OjPHHCqSxB1QLt2Y0Hnnp2fWJv1uj-Lrj-fCFa7Yzm-Zx98fS_B5-G_3VKFCr-GeGl_tTqWI-2yKrk9ujfSXXhRyvixATBpghnG8uqmtOgEe7WrpbgGRANARbASh-_avKzE9RPyJx05MKrDXQ/s16000/GRACEBEE%20EVERYTHING%20I%20ATE%20IN%20NORTH%20WALES%2018.jpg" title="GRACEBEE EVERYTHING I ATE IN NORTH WALES" /></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><div style="text-align: center;">A Closer look at the Pantri Beach Cafe breakfast</div></span><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;"><b><u>Anglesey Arms - Anglesey</u></b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i>Mona Road, Menai Bridge, Anglesey, LL59 5EA</i></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span>Another stop were weren't planning on making was to Anglesey. We only really stopped as I saw we were quite close to the fabulously named town of </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #202122;">Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch (YES that is it's real name) and I couldn't resist taking a photo with the sign at the train station! Once I'd snapped away we really needed some grub so stopped off at the first dog friendly pub that served fish and chips.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #202122;"><br /></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">And that pub was <a href="https://www.anglesey-arms.co.uk/" target="_blank">The Anglesey Arms</a>! The pub/ restaurant was surprisingly nice inside and had a cracking menu with several options for us all. It also had a lovely view of the Menai suspension bridge which I think is quite famous? Anyway, it was a good choice for our final meal in the wonderful North Wales.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">I ordered the Brewery Tower burger with 2 beed patties, pulled beef brisket, bacon, cheese, relish etc etc and it was just as massive and delicious as it sounds. I would definitely recommend. Mom went for the fish and chips - standard. And Dad opted for the Slow Braised Lamb Shank which I think he probably still has dreams about now.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">The Service at the Anglesey Arms was also very good and one of our waiters was even from the Midlands which we very much enjoyed. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0BSm9bLRqCf3ETW8IlUs_odoShSbDhtSHHBj4UsmyeXwYcnSluGPMYGEdACbneEiRPQIzipFiW2vMD65r0sBPb_8LgF8iGQUHwVMguBAE1um_GW7ifUtCAoTz0o_wtgXTkCmJUOe4Zor2dp35rmTrtWvW4sPxD4NDbmEPPLRehhQNNkU-_7u3puOaLA/s5472/GRACEBEE%20EVERYTHING%20I%20ATE%20IN%20NORTH%20WALES%2017.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Braised Lamb Shank with greens in a deep plate" border="0" data-original-height="3648" data-original-width="5472" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0BSm9bLRqCf3ETW8IlUs_odoShSbDhtSHHBj4UsmyeXwYcnSluGPMYGEdACbneEiRPQIzipFiW2vMD65r0sBPb_8LgF8iGQUHwVMguBAE1um_GW7ifUtCAoTz0o_wtgXTkCmJUOe4Zor2dp35rmTrtWvW4sPxD4NDbmEPPLRehhQNNkU-_7u3puOaLA/s16000/GRACEBEE%20EVERYTHING%20I%20ATE%20IN%20NORTH%20WALES%2017.jpg" title="GRACEBEE EVERYTHING I ATE IN NORTH WALES" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Slow Braised Lamb Shank</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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color: #1d2129; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><br /></span></div></span></span></span></span></span></span></div></div></div>Grace Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00913082469556472313noreply@blogger.com0North Wales, UK53.0711149 -3.808078324.760881063821152 -38.9643283 81.381348736178836 31.3481717tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598380277625863054.post-19038021570669406482022-03-13T16:43:00.001+00:002022-03-13T16:52:29.201+00:00THINGS TO DO AROUND CONISTON WATER<h3 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">It's no secret that the Lake District is fast becoming one of my favourite places in the UK to visit. From the many beautiful waterfalls, to incredible walks, and more, the Lake District really has it all! There are so many fantastic areas to visit but Coniston Water in particular really stole my heart last summer. </span></h3><h3 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: verdana;">It's the third largest of the Lakes meaning you've plenty of water to explore, or if keeping your feet on the land is more your thing, there's miles of breathtaking countryside to tour.</span></h3><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgvLdvLM9rLPHc2IXZRRv_j-mghFVIVQ6D4YJhk4ubgZcGonYVxWdbPExcKmEeYmVfeljzXmnF6x3N-mWBylO1qnSBDYQl8kuNnxfC2GHby2HnIRR0D1N4WnhKdjA-27E1_e_YUX2VSA30S2XRJtG7C8pkLw9a6vXoGtwP-Co1IqiOmSxJAfevnWaB_RQ=s5472" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Looking across Coniston Water from the back of of boat. The ripples the boat leaves can be seen going across the lake." border="0" data-original-height="3648" data-original-width="5472" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgvLdvLM9rLPHc2IXZRRv_j-mghFVIVQ6D4YJhk4ubgZcGonYVxWdbPExcKmEeYmVfeljzXmnF6x3N-mWBylO1qnSBDYQl8kuNnxfC2GHby2HnIRR0D1N4WnhKdjA-27E1_e_YUX2VSA30S2XRJtG7C8pkLw9a6vXoGtwP-Co1IqiOmSxJAfevnWaB_RQ=s16000" title="GRACEBEE THINGS TO DO AROUND CONISTON WATER" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">Looking out across Coniston Water from the back of one of the Coniston Launch boats</span></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></span><p></p><h2 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i>So what exactly can you do around Coniston Water... </i></span></h2><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b><span style="font-family: verdana;"><u>Coniston Launch boat trips</u></span></b></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></b></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">No break to the lakes is complete without a boat trip, and luckily Coniston has its very own fleet of VERY affordable passenger boats. There are several routes running on different days which are well worth joining, however the fleet also acts as a water taxi for foot passengers picking up and dropping off at several locations around the lake. The <a href="https://conistonlaunch.co.uk/" target="_blank">Coniston Launch boat trips</a> employe an extremely knowledgable and friendly bunch of staff who will gladly answer any questions you have and also point out important points of interest. Come rain or shine, this is a great activity to do while exploring Coniston.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj8n2yrFdDjLVnMrGL-MtfLmH4o9bdATIm4WePosqOqlaNUkm4aT6Nb5Dieqp4OzmGluEHJgWYrNacDFjs-TbVN1gWFMTqAu0Z3Z_VCizEWcJ1KeDGlr9gocHx7Xk3KE41f-nU8ZlK7o8PEwlsO_ofCfEmO3hsKmCREZd_rDDpxFisiskKbBXMCLTGInw=s5472" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Grace and her family sat inside on of the Coniston Launch boats. It is very cloudy and the lake can barely be seen." border="0" data-original-height="3648" data-original-width="5472" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj8n2yrFdDjLVnMrGL-MtfLmH4o9bdATIm4WePosqOqlaNUkm4aT6Nb5Dieqp4OzmGluEHJgWYrNacDFjs-TbVN1gWFMTqAu0Z3Z_VCizEWcJ1KeDGlr9gocHx7Xk3KE41f-nU8ZlK7o8PEwlsO_ofCfEmO3hsKmCREZd_rDDpxFisiskKbBXMCLTGInw=s16000" title="GRACEBEE THINGS TO DO AROUND CONISTON WATER" /></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><div style="text-align: center;">Inside one of the Coniston Launch boats, hiding from the rain</div></span><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></span><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b><span style="font-family: verdana;"><u>Climb Coniston Old Man</u></span></b></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></b></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Recently featured in the top 10 of <a href="https://getoutside.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/itvs-britains-100-favourite-walks/" target="_blank">Britains Favourite Walks</a> The climb up to the peak of Coniston Old Man isn't for the fainthearted. While it's no walk in the park, it's certainly one not to miss and I would recommend that even inexperienced climbers give this one a go!</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">The views across Coniston Water (and much further on a clear day) are well worth the roughly 2.5 hour scramble to the top. </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">While there are easier routes I would recommend parking at the Walna Scar Car Park and walking up towards 'Big Hill' and then 'The Bell' before continuing on the only path. This route can be quite steep in parts but it's very scenic and takes you through the old Slate Quarry which is worth exploring. I'd recommend taking a map for this walk however there is a map at the edge of the car park which you can just take a photo of.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjy38MiSSDrRfjftnO3DZVPWZAxT52cf0yqlY_U7uhPHoJ2mbDyYQzRvronjlEbzaRHLYuoOB9SHofSAofy_EXaYeskH_bFcuwTXVIs8LFVgDyahdFvhoRpogb9cZZnkCaajd9DyoWmqH-xBT6GYCp1Psw2bZBquTMNTItUhurLGQPQzMbeCavpz6r93A=s5472" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="View from the top of Coniston Old Man. Beautiful countryside can be seen all around as well as Coniston town and Lake in the background." border="0" data-original-height="3648" data-original-width="5472" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjy38MiSSDrRfjftnO3DZVPWZAxT52cf0yqlY_U7uhPHoJ2mbDyYQzRvronjlEbzaRHLYuoOB9SHofSAofy_EXaYeskH_bFcuwTXVIs8LFVgDyahdFvhoRpogb9cZZnkCaajd9DyoWmqH-xBT6GYCp1Psw2bZBquTMNTItUhurLGQPQzMbeCavpz6r93A=s16000" title="GRACEBEE THINGS TO DO AROUND CONISTON WATER" /></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><div style="text-align: center;">The view from the peak of Coniston Old Man</div></span><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></span><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></b></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b><span style="font-family: verdana;"><u>Visit Donald Campbells Grave</u></span></b></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></b></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Fancy a bit of morbid tourism on you visit to Conison? Well you're in luck! Just a short walk from the centre of Coniston town is Coniston Graveyard where you can find the final resting place of Donald Campbell, the speed record breaker who sadly lost his life on the lake. </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Campbell continues to be only person to set both world land and water speed records in the same year, a record which hasn't been beaten in over 50 years!</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh7WIAUKVQhSO-fioMxOofjdOdFJUwR9vBsZ-_Rw1jbCFPajfPwkg3xlgy5fSAHnuSu5fMEir7qFG_qvCWbBs9DbW6xGU0D_nc6Y2mLVa1ows1cx6CuSysM5bjGWkfxDugkDUB7Ib0QT6YwEmk59JBSdaWm42II3pWYBFBb4HIzVlMHaJDoZfZY7X3lFg=s5472" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Looking across Coniston Water to Wild Cat Island, the small Island featured in the book Swallows and Amazons" border="0" data-original-height="3648" data-original-width="5472" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh7WIAUKVQhSO-fioMxOofjdOdFJUwR9vBsZ-_Rw1jbCFPajfPwkg3xlgy5fSAHnuSu5fMEir7qFG_qvCWbBs9DbW6xGU0D_nc6Y2mLVa1ows1cx6CuSysM5bjGWkfxDugkDUB7Ib0QT6YwEmk59JBSdaWm42II3pWYBFBb4HIzVlMHaJDoZfZY7X3lFg=s16000" title="GRACEBEE THINGS TO DO AROUND CONISTON WATER" /></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><div style="text-align: center;">Wild Cat Island, the island featured in Swallows and Amazons</div></span><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></span><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b><span style="font-family: verdana;"><u>Grab a beer in Coniston Town</u></span></b></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></b></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Coniston town, small as it may be, it still host to several lovely pubs and restaurants. While you'll still be able to grab your favourite beer, it's well worth trying something new and opting for one of the locally brewed beers. Coniston Brewing Co, which has won multiple awards over the years, seems to be especially popular in the town.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b><span style="font-family: verdana;"><u>Visit the Blue Bird Cafe</u></span></b></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></b></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Whether you fancy a nice cool beverage at the side of the lake, or you're trying to escape the unforgiving lake district weather, the Blue Bird Cafe is the perfect place to spend a couple of relaxing hours. The cafe, which is named after Donald Campbells Hydroplane, can get busy in the summer months however it's location on the shore of Coniston Water brings people back time after time.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiE77B-zsTZ0H44hIPQ_8uOnGNAmzqlNcIRyIaTHoZc6IIyYQe5E30kOUhQA77Bxpi_RUFbp4BexFv_Qhvdx7-JuSZGDeSPHCZSImxvO4_MgidI9faFjoKWcDH1d19CGeAheLP4vyQQ-bIs7YwY4_3P0mx94d54rTgX6RjeTao86C66B_Z-vvcoW2gm9Q=s5472" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Grace and her dog George standing at the peak of Coniston Old Man" border="0" data-original-height="3648" data-original-width="5472" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiE77B-zsTZ0H44hIPQ_8uOnGNAmzqlNcIRyIaTHoZc6IIyYQe5E30kOUhQA77Bxpi_RUFbp4BexFv_Qhvdx7-JuSZGDeSPHCZSImxvO4_MgidI9faFjoKWcDH1d19CGeAheLP4vyQQ-bIs7YwY4_3P0mx94d54rTgX6RjeTao86C66B_Z-vvcoW2gm9Q=s16000" title="GRACEBEE THINGS TO DO AROUND CONISTON WATER" /></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><div style="text-align: center;">Standing at the Peak of Coniston Old Man after a very sweaty scramble to the top</div></span><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></span><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b><span style="font-family: verdana;"><u>Kayak from one side to the other </u></span></b></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></b></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">There are many ways of getting from one side of Coniston to the other. From long winding roads, to the more direct Coniston Ferry, but there is nothing more rewarding than rowing there yourself. I'm not willing to comment on how safe an exercise like that is but I am willing to say it's lots of fun, and much further than you realise. </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Kayaks, Canoes, rowing boats, and more can be hired from <a href="https://www.conistonboatingcentre.co.uk/home" target="_blank">Coniston Boating Centre</a> if you don't have a boat of your own.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b><span style="font-family: verdana;"><u>Read Swallows and Amazons on the shore of Coniston Water</u></span></b></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></b></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Want to feel like you're in the centre of the action without having to actually go off and explore? Grab yourself a copy of Swallows and Amazons and experience Coniston Water through the eyes of children. The novel, which is set on the lake, was released almost 100 years ago but luckily the area remains as beautiful as descirbed.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhcAU-8dnExMMHSmDuOiTiir_4ojbxmfzYHnZWLdt5yoe563XwCtzgNUhCSIHpn0qQOU9cDiUpghOvB47GQoBF9LY2bPiCrI8OJoaq2VhUdT0o_uWpLZ4bhtD4Y5Ye4yyc-NJkQLWwP1L1CKUZdMgzbGCToI-Ufutifm1L6BRKFeW5aV8QdcWxLo9AWBA=s5472" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Another marker at the peak of Coniston Old man. this marker is made from layers and layers of stones." border="0" data-original-height="3648" data-original-width="5472" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhcAU-8dnExMMHSmDuOiTiir_4ojbxmfzYHnZWLdt5yoe563XwCtzgNUhCSIHpn0qQOU9cDiUpghOvB47GQoBF9LY2bPiCrI8OJoaq2VhUdT0o_uWpLZ4bhtD4Y5Ye4yyc-NJkQLWwP1L1CKUZdMgzbGCToI-Ufutifm1L6BRKFeW5aV8QdcWxLo9AWBA=s16000" title="GRACEBEE THINGS TO DO AROUND CONISTON WATER" /></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><div style="text-align: center;">Another peak marker at the top of Conison Old Man, Coniston Water can be seen below</div></span><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></span><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><h4 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">With all that to do and more, it's really no surprise that I fell in love with Coniston Water and the Lake District in general. And I'm not alone! It ranked VERY highly when <a href="https://www.gracebee.co.uk/2020/10/top-10-places-to-staycation-in-uk.html" target="_blank">I asked over a hundred bloggers where their favourite place to holiday in the UK was</a>!</span></h4><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><h3 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Have you been to Coniston Water?</span></h3><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><p style="background-color: white; border: 0px; font-family: "EB Garamond", serif; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: center; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: 0px; font-family: verdana; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Thanks for reading!</span></p><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; font-family: "EB Garamond", serif; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: center; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: 0px; 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font-size: small; font-weight: normal;">* AD - PR Visit </span></h2><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: xx-small;"> </span></div><h2 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">They say you eat with your eyes before you even bite into your food. So what happens when you take that part of the dining experience away? What if you can't see the meal you are about to devour? What if you decide to dine in the dark...?</span></h2><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://www.danslenoir.com/en/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dans Le Noir</a>, which literally translates to "in the dark", is an international company specialising in sensory dining experiences. The group have several locations across the world including, London, Paris, Madrid, and now a pop up at <a href="https://swinfenhallhotel.co.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Swinfen Hall Hotel</a> in the beautiful Staffordshire countryside. </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">The pop up runs from Wednesday to Saturday until the end of March and is priced at £95 per person for 3 courses. </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg1_ODGMp4mNPKFUrZjv02dOMRdtRwHAtcA5bXzDmGXoBIm4LWFbZO7zMQ_51oZQAuol8NCUmWsc_7KmPeef9r-vqKAt1rhCYWtQfsqnJsqy_4cUm6YF4MPB5y7Sdw4frxlXNayFtjrOjh-V6gRCnyTIdP4atri88nWV3xDlMR0J0dFSsqIyeu62YOZbQ=s5472" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="the reception area at Swinfen Hall hotel. In the foreground a large black grand piano can be seen." border="0" data-original-height="3648" data-original-width="5472" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg1_ODGMp4mNPKFUrZjv02dOMRdtRwHAtcA5bXzDmGXoBIm4LWFbZO7zMQ_51oZQAuol8NCUmWsc_7KmPeef9r-vqKAt1rhCYWtQfsqnJsqy_4cUm6YF4MPB5y7Sdw4frxlXNayFtjrOjh-V6gRCnyTIdP4atri88nWV3xDlMR0J0dFSsqIyeu62YOZbQ=s16000" title="GRACEBEE DINING IN THE DARK DANS LE NOIR" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">The reception area inside the 18th Century Swinfen Hall hotel</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></span><p></p><h4 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">So what can you expect for almost one hundred Great British pounds?</span></h4><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Well this is no ordinary meal. From start to finish, you will dine completely in the dark. No phones, no glow in the dark watches, absolutely nothing that can cast any light is allowed into the dining area. Before entering the darkness you are greeted by a visually impaired server who will carefully escort you to your table and wait on you throughout the evening. </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">The three courses you are served cannot be chosen beforehand, and you will only truly know what you have just consumed once the meal has finished and the team can talk you through the menu. To avoid any issues you can let the team know in advance if there is anything you can't or wont eat.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiTSsa5Elbtb8B_M_P8wlUI7DC72T0eOYa6yloL7Kgj-3JK7Lf_uzQpsQMRlPyVH22HtCMW8oes5kFiBuaOebXsSkNq0uNbuOq81eYPyeEnS6LD7cgpyO0aZgGBJUse3Q70yYBpJtMZxYD6MaLgp0dsCOlsfkZQ2GrL5XjAnGn1ylG6h4DTl4MHbLJOAg=s5344" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="The entrance to the dining in the dark experience" border="0" data-original-height="3563" data-original-width="5344" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiTSsa5Elbtb8B_M_P8wlUI7DC72T0eOYa6yloL7Kgj-3JK7Lf_uzQpsQMRlPyVH22HtCMW8oes5kFiBuaOebXsSkNq0uNbuOq81eYPyeEnS6LD7cgpyO0aZgGBJUse3Q70yYBpJtMZxYD6MaLgp0dsCOlsfkZQ2GrL5XjAnGn1ylG6h4DTl4MHbLJOAg=s16000" title="GRACEBEE DINING IN THE DARK DANS LE NOIR" /></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><div style="text-align: center;">The entrance to the dining in the dark experience</div></span><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></span><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><h4 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">What did I think of the dining in the dark experience?</span></h4><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">The event was unlike anything I had done before. As a fussy eater I felt like this was completely out of my comfort zone, and while there were times I was slightly unnerved by the idea of eating something unknown, the experience as a whole was very enjoyable. I very quickly realised just how much texture plays a part in whether or not I find a dish appealing, and believe me, it is <u>very</u> important. I also learned that I actually can't tell what I'm eating by smell or taste alone. Madness!</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Though I did spill a drink or two, I thankfully didn't make too much mess, and I did very much revel in the novelty of dining in the dark, or should I say Dans Le Noir! </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I was incredibly surprised by the menu at the end of the night and even found myself enjoying things I would never even dream of ordering in a regular restaurant. My comfort zone was well and truly smashed and I'm actually okay with that.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><h3 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">So what <i>was</i> on the menu at Swinfen Hall? 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The restaurant which is still fairly new to Harborne caters to everyone with a selection of meaty options, veggie options, and dare I say it, even something for those who struggle with spice like myself. </span></h3><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiBGhJw81uAKt07Xb0zjUSaGPOjlY-dL-RjcYoJh3AjfwF6FI0EsKfHAfVn3zCF04VzNgcDmyj4z3GUDLRKrPHvz1mG0UbGexNw36QHXeMlLxyD09qQQn-OOZYCZweyVnX58kvmlsv3g9MqNRJgrdXA1_N2Wv9HL36Yu0sd7sc1o8oSCbdl7ptNOvBqBQ=s5472" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="The beautifully designed food and drinks menus featuring artwork from both Indian and Portuguese culture" border="0" data-original-height="3648" data-original-width="5472" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiBGhJw81uAKt07Xb0zjUSaGPOjlY-dL-RjcYoJh3AjfwF6FI0EsKfHAfVn3zCF04VzNgcDmyj4z3GUDLRKrPHvz1mG0UbGexNw36QHXeMlLxyD09qQQn-OOZYCZweyVnX58kvmlsv3g9MqNRJgrdXA1_N2Wv9HL36Yu0sd7sc1o8oSCbdl7ptNOvBqBQ=s16000" title="GRACEBEE ESTADO DA INDIA HARBORNE BIRMINGHAM" /></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><div style="text-align: center;">Even the art on the menu's at Estado Da India make it clear this restaurant blends two cultures</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">On my Sunday night visit I ate with a group of people who have very different tastes and so I'd like to think we put the <a href="https://estadodaindia.co.uk/food-menu/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Estado Da India menu</a> to the ultimate test.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>We ordered :</b></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><br /></b></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><ul><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Wild Mushroom Croquets £5.25</span></li></ul><ul><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Prawn Rissol £7.95</span></li></ul><ul><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Iberico Vindaloo Pork Ribs £6.95</span></li></ul><ul><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Pork Arroz £9.95</span></li></ul><ul><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Tomato Naan £4.50</span></li></ul><ul><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Goan Cauliflower £4.95</span></li></ul><ul><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Masala Fries £3.95</span></li></ul><ul><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Goan Lamb £9.75</span></li></ul><ul><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Lemon Rice £3.95</span></li></ul><ul><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Duroc Pork Belly £8.95</span></li></ul><ul><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Lamb Espetada £8.95</span></li></ul><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Our waiter recommended each of us to order two dishes and then a further two to share across the table. As we don't often order tapas we were grateful for the recommendation, however we did order an extra sharer which gave us the perfect amount for the four of us to gorge on. </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgizr3m4ce6GFF8gbNq79f_LPHhHUXkQA0HasdkYQ8WjCt8VNZhfodK5l_cXPd-Y6jgxRLV-MiNruNhp029-sP5KyqRIy0NJd24A-j0cHY3y1LrkBWuEgaXuqMRqVmKSxtKfKaZOCeQMutZFEdYcqZEgqNS5pHvjqX-FqMWg_8WTAHSOEXec6Z-3jp2DQ=s5223" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Grace sitting in front of several tapas style dishes, holding a mocktail" border="0" data-original-height="3482" data-original-width="5223" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgizr3m4ce6GFF8gbNq79f_LPHhHUXkQA0HasdkYQ8WjCt8VNZhfodK5l_cXPd-Y6jgxRLV-MiNruNhp029-sP5KyqRIy0NJd24A-j0cHY3y1LrkBWuEgaXuqMRqVmKSxtKfKaZOCeQMutZFEdYcqZEgqNS5pHvjqX-FqMWg_8WTAHSOEXec6Z-3jp2DQ=s16000" title="GRACEBEE ESTADO DA INDIA HARBORNE BIRMINGHAM" /></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><div style="text-align: center;">Sipping on fancy Mocktails at one of Harborne's new restaurants</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></span><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></span><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>We also ordered a few drinks between us : </b></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><ul><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Limao Spritz (Mocktail) £5.50</span></li></ul><ul><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Tropic Like It's Hot (Mocktail) £5.50</span></li></ul><ul><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Madri Excepcional Beer (Pint) £4.95 </span></li></ul><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><h2 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">So what did we think of the Estado Da India...</span></h2><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">The food really was full of flavour, and although sometimes it was on the cusp of what I could tolerate when it comes to spice I was pleasantly surprised. I asked for all of my dishes to come as mild as possible and without chilli which I did worry would potentially ruin the taste, but I can confidently say no flavour was lost. I will mention that some of the meats are soaked in a chilli marinate so it's impossible for them to be completely chilli free, but I found the dishes much milder than I was expecting. My family was also surprised by how mild the Vindaloo Pork Ribs were which was perfect.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">The Pork dishes really were the stars of the show for me, the Pork Arroz in particular was fantastic. A juicy Pork skewer which is served resting on a bowl of curried rice, both of which were full of flavour. Although I'd admit this isn't the cheapest dish I left wishing I had ordered two as it was just so mouthwateringly tasty.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiXq_IG2eAgDvq3OYrqEg5mCKJNq38bOb9zA3HFf7L_gXD1Pj4ILzcN55t3mgWcT2iK0ZopnlcSR7FYlNYsHMA-3of1PmDyKHux4uzvJ-7k_cjV_HD8i962bOYRboqR22Cxcg_JtO8vQuSwguDFLRV-WnMnWdcr-8dLJyL-sDT8TRfsCa02wTDaB9hm8A=s5472" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Holden a Pork belly skewer. Other dishes can be seen in the background" border="0" data-original-height="3648" data-original-width="5472" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiXq_IG2eAgDvq3OYrqEg5mCKJNq38bOb9zA3HFf7L_gXD1Pj4ILzcN55t3mgWcT2iK0ZopnlcSR7FYlNYsHMA-3of1PmDyKHux4uzvJ-7k_cjV_HD8i962bOYRboqR22Cxcg_JtO8vQuSwguDFLRV-WnMnWdcr-8dLJyL-sDT8TRfsCa02wTDaB9hm8A=s16000" title="GRACEBEE ESTADO DA INDIA HARBORNE BIRMINGHAM" /></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">The Pork Arroz - my favourite item on the Estado Da India menu</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></span><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Another of my favourite plates from the Estado Da India menu was the slightly less adventurous Tomato Naan. Everyone in our group enjoyed a quarter of this fluffy bread which complimented our other bits very nicely. I would recommend ordering at least one of these to share with the table, or even eat completely to yourself. </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">For the drinks I usually order something fairly boozy, however I opted for a mocktail on this visit and I am very glad I did. I chose the Limao Spritz which according to the menu is a mix of Raspberry, Lemon and Lime, and topped with a sparkling soda. It was very refreshing but after trying a sip of my sisters mocktail (Tropic Like It's hot) I wish I'd have ordered one of those too. Hers was a combination of Passion Fruit, Coconut Cream, Pineapple, and Mango juice which is something I would never pick myself but it just worked so fantastically well together. The creaminess of the Coconut was extra delicious after wolfing down so much savoury spicy food.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiBwD_qdUrmfOCW0M7LkM3M_rF2PLSAM4g7nl8n4sQ66j8Z8zqzCMbOODX64I--F73aoCPJZUDg2JrLILmEL3puM6EZ7sXlLMl1otx4H-1P3R9_ThQj8DoldfIfoyJMdiEMrReq8SHHBbliYv2ctiOpiuHfD2-mMDjL7XOrH1DPkfKS56S_x3lpyNxQVA=s5472" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="A table full of tapas style dishes at Estado Da India in Harborne," border="0" data-original-height="3648" data-original-width="5472" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiBwD_qdUrmfOCW0M7LkM3M_rF2PLSAM4g7nl8n4sQ66j8Z8zqzCMbOODX64I--F73aoCPJZUDg2JrLILmEL3puM6EZ7sXlLMl1otx4H-1P3R9_ThQj8DoldfIfoyJMdiEMrReq8SHHBbliYv2ctiOpiuHfD2-mMDjL7XOrH1DPkfKS56S_x3lpyNxQVA=s16000" title="GRACEBEE ESTADO DA INDIA HARBORNE BIRMINGHAM" /></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">A whole table full of tapas style dishes</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></span><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">All in all we had a fantastic evening in a beautifully decorated environment which we all admitted would be a lovely spot for a birthday treat or other special occasion. </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><h3 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Have you been to Estado Da India, the perfect Portuguese Indian in Harborne? 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Ever since I can remember I've been plagued with the dreaded anxiety, and more recently I've been suffering low moods. So how have I been trying to tackle these mental health issues without medication? I've taken up several hobbies which I believe are really helping to improve my moods and keep demons at bay.</span></h3><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhm6I_DkkdpoZo59seFX3VlrCs53gTyXBDR69D8udaAzi6VDfyG1gxhZEJfgmoMigE3uwdHp0XzCn7E6jVVpWrbNDabHqRF-RS1CM6lNr9cNvvYg3Aa_rkEWR2xj6XCFAo1Pr-Dhxk8WwxjJHb0mrhzWJCH631lkzhEuCPqP8WS6AuunKiLpe5XkZZ2pg=s5472" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="My family at the very top of Snowdon on a beautiful summers day" border="0" data-original-height="3648" data-original-width="5472" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhm6I_DkkdpoZo59seFX3VlrCs53gTyXBDR69D8udaAzi6VDfyG1gxhZEJfgmoMigE3uwdHp0XzCn7E6jVVpWrbNDabHqRF-RS1CM6lNr9cNvvYg3Aa_rkEWR2xj6XCFAo1Pr-Dhxk8WwxjJHb0mrhzWJCH631lkzhEuCPqP8WS6AuunKiLpe5XkZZ2pg=s16000" title="GRACEBEE HOBBIES THAT HELP MENTAL HEALTH" /></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><div style="text-align: center;">Reaching the summit of Snowdon really was the highlight of the summer</div></span><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></span><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><h2 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Here are the hobbies that help with mental health...</span></h2><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><u><b>Gardening / growing vegetables/ house plants</b></u></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><u><b><br /></b></u></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">As a 27 year old I never really thought gardening would be my thing, it's for old people right? But actually I've found gardening not only quite enjoyable, but I also believe its helped a lot with my mental health. Spending time out in the fresh air tending to plants I've grown from seeds is just really pleasant, and don't even get me started on the feeling of accomplishment that comes with growing your own veg. I've been a happy gardener and plant mom for months now and I don't intend to stop anytime soon as this is one hobby which is definitely improving my mental health. </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><u>Listening to and collecting music</u></b></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><u><br /></u></b></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Listening to the right music can lift anyones mood but there's something different about curating your own physical music collection. Lately I've been collecting and immersing myself into the world of records. Relaxing to a soundtrack of records you've compiled yourself really hits differently when your mental health isn't the best. </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhVVDdg_GaIQND2Xg-2Lf810j09L5F1Bfz4ZrjQgFLFV9M4DSr-Qi1_8E8Unuv2S2MUEYjq5C_Tpu5nvFfM7rmxPCvXx2RheMp_fVWqP8SrL6PZs9eYiYEtIKeZDv7IuRdJjFrdAIuT0TejPbDgyOWOaVTnsTyjeEa2qXGsj5F9RJhIgxin3ex01TFPAA=s5472" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="The view from the top of Snowdon" border="0" data-original-height="3648" data-original-width="5472" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhVVDdg_GaIQND2Xg-2Lf810j09L5F1Bfz4ZrjQgFLFV9M4DSr-Qi1_8E8Unuv2S2MUEYjq5C_Tpu5nvFfM7rmxPCvXx2RheMp_fVWqP8SrL6PZs9eYiYEtIKeZDv7IuRdJjFrdAIuT0TejPbDgyOWOaVTnsTyjeEa2qXGsj5F9RJhIgxin3ex01TFPAA=s16000" title="GRACEBEE HOBBIES THAT HELP MENTAL HEALTH" /></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><div style="text-align: center;">Looking down from the top of Snowdon knowing I overcame some major mental barriers </div></span><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><u>Walking</u></b></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><u><br /></u></b></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Exercise! The first thing any doctor will prescribe when you tell them your mental health isn't great is to get out there any exercise. I know this isn't a possibility for everyone but for anyone who is able, walking is a great way to get some gentle exercise without spending any more. I often go for walks for fresh air and to wind down after a stressful day. Last summer I even walked to the top of a few peaks including Snowdon which gave me such a huge sense of achievement. I know mustering up the energy to exercise is incredibly difficult when you're feeling low, but even a short stroll can help ease those demons. </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><u>Tidying</u></b></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I'm not entirely sure tidying the house counts as a hobby, but my god has tidying my living areas improved my mental health. They say your mood mimics your surroundings and I can vouch for this as doing a 10 minute tidy each day has helped me so much when I'm feeling down. For a lot of people with depression especially, cleanliness isn't a priority so things may be a challenge but nothing beats the feeling of living in a tidy happy space especially now so many of us are working from home.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhwLsS3hagfePQL-ARHOysfRBCbspXOnBQQf6QvzabqivEWJpUmF_72mSpxk_CcrL-5WxlFYVCKWCkd4AcYYjbKjhdvl1lsKkrwQFcmchJiRjURgh7eCP-48qL-5OaftkcSbLLXnKgvok3_vTeHqYZocHdDuuM5Ktkokl8X_YJZ-QM4rpGNGpPjNi9W6w=s5472" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Myself at snowdon summit celebrating" border="0" data-original-height="3648" data-original-width="5472" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhwLsS3hagfePQL-ARHOysfRBCbspXOnBQQf6QvzabqivEWJpUmF_72mSpxk_CcrL-5WxlFYVCKWCkd4AcYYjbKjhdvl1lsKkrwQFcmchJiRjURgh7eCP-48qL-5OaftkcSbLLXnKgvok3_vTeHqYZocHdDuuM5Ktkokl8X_YJZ-QM4rpGNGpPjNi9W6w=s16000" title="GRACEBEE HOBBIES THAT HELP MENTAL HEALTH" /></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><div style="text-align: center;">Celebrating hours of hard work</div></span><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></span><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><u>Blogging / creating </u></b></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I've been a blogger for years now and whilst it's always a hobby I've enjoyed, when I'm struggling with my mental health I find it helps. For me blogging is a kind of online diary, which I'm able to pour my feelings and creativity into. while I know sharing emotions with the world isn't for everyone, this is how I've chosen to process some of my darkest times. Journaling is another great way to transform any bad thoughts into something creative without oversharing online. </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><h3 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Do you have any hobbies that help with your mental health? 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Gifted products have been marked with an asterisk. </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><h3 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">For me Autumn and the chasing of the seasons also means changing up my skincare routine. The colder weather encourages me to start using more gentle cleansing products and requires me to go in heard with the moisturising ones. As someone who suffers with dry skin, finding rich moisturising creams to combat the changing temperatures is no easy task but I think I've found a combination that works well. </span></h3><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5Fv_i9Q7o_E/YYGHU4tg14I/AAAAAAAAJYg/n113sd6GE7YXyi0K_4irLsEdwH45JelXQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/GRACEBEE%2BAUTUMN%2BSKINCARE%2BROUTINE3.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="A photograph of a selection of the products mentioned below" border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5Fv_i9Q7o_E/YYGHU4tg14I/AAAAAAAAJYg/n113sd6GE7YXyi0K_4irLsEdwH45JelXQCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/GRACEBEE%2BAUTUMN%2BSKINCARE%2BROUTINE3.jpg" title="GRACEBEE AUTUMN SKINCARE ROUTINE" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">A selection of the beauty products I use through Autumn</span></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></span><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I'm no expert when in comes to skincare, and I like to keep it pretty simple, after all who <i>really</i> has time for a ten step routine every day? My morning and evening routines are also pretty identical for this exact reason, I do however switch up my moisturiser.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><h2 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i>So which products do I use in my Autumn skincare routine?</i></span></h2><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><u>Soap & Glory Peaches and Clean Deep Purifying Cleanser</u> -</b> This cleanser can be used by all skin types to wash and purify your skin before moisturising. I use this to wipe away my makeup and even though it isn't advertised specifically as a makeup remover it does a pretty good job. It even removes my waterproof mascara which can be a tricky job for other cleansers. </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><u>Simple Moisturising Facial Wash</u> -</b> This gentle facial wash is soap free, alcohol free, contains no artificial fragrances or colours, and doesn't contain any harsh chemicals. It's my every day face wash that cleanses my skin without drying it out and it's probably one of the best budget facial washes I've ever used.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BR8aIrZ416A/YYGHeN-eTKI/AAAAAAAAJYk/cjabJUsVTFoNx_fez1g3PqTMFRRotJGSQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/GRACEBEE%2BAUTUMN%2BSKINCARE%2BROUTINE.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Dr PawPaw Balm and the Tea Tree Anti Spot Stick" border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BR8aIrZ416A/YYGHeN-eTKI/AAAAAAAAJYk/cjabJUsVTFoNx_fez1g3PqTMFRRotJGSQCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/GRACEBEE%2BAUTUMN%2BSKINCARE%2BROUTINE.jpg" title="GRACEBEE AUTUMN SKINCARE ROUTINE" /></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><div style="text-align: center;">Dr PawPaw Balm and Tea Tree Spot Stick</div></span><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></span><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><u>Lyfe Night & Day Face Moisturiser</u> * -</b> The Lyfe moisturiser is a vegan cream for all skin types. While it does have a mild citrus scent, it's still a very gentle but rich moisturiser that I use each day after cleansing. So far I've found that it keeps my skin feels smooth and hydrated without any of the greasiness that sometimes comes with heavier moisturisers. </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><u>Tea Tree Skincare Anti Spot Stick</u> -</b> This small Superdrug own product helps me to keep any angry spots at bay. It also helps to reduce redness and on any spots that do appear. While it's not the best spot product I've ever used it's still pretty good and super affordable.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IxC7NjGdLo0/YYGHm7SRw6I/AAAAAAAAJYs/UKSZouPnKHYe3d_5kQy8eGCG-d0H5pG2wCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/GRACEBEE%2BAUTUMN%2BSKINCARE%2BROUTINE2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Tube of Simple Skincare Moisturising face wash" border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IxC7NjGdLo0/YYGHm7SRw6I/AAAAAAAAJYs/UKSZouPnKHYe3d_5kQy8eGCG-d0H5pG2wCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/GRACEBEE%2BAUTUMN%2BSKINCARE%2BROUTINE2.jpg" title="GRACEBEE AUTUMN SKINCARE ROUTINE" /></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><div style="text-align: center;">Simple Moisturising face wash</div></span><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></span><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><u>Dr PawPaw Original Balm</u> -</b> The multipurpose Dr PawPaw balm moisturises and provides relief to irritated skin. It's fragrance free and while most probably use it simply as a lip balm, it can be used on skin, hair, and nails too. Recently I've been applying it to my top lip after waxing as it soothes the skin and prevents the dry waxing rash I used to get the day after.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><u>Ethica CBD Nourish & Restore Night Cream</u> * -</b> This CBD infused, cruelty free moisturiser is designed to be used at night to help moisturise the skin. It's an incredibly thick and creamy product which it perfect for leaving on overnight, though the cream does sink into the skin fairly quickly. The cream is slightly scented, though similar to the Lyfe moisturiser, I haven't found this to be a problem.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><h3 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">So those are the skincare products I'm currently using to help my skin battle against the colder Autumn weather. </span></h3><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">As always I am open to skincare recommendations, moisturisers in particular, so please feel free to leave them below or tweet me!</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="background-color: white; border: 0px; font-family: "EB Garamond", serif; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: center; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: 0px; 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It houses two floors of beautifully designed dining space and is a lovely setting for lunch, dinner, or just drinks. </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-PhU-UDE8UhY/YW8ARsML5fI/AAAAAAAAJYE/S0tMs2Lh-kw3YJF9CNA9C5Uoed18bml7QCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/GRACEBEE%2BTHE%2BENCORE%2BSTRATFORD%2BUPON%2BAVON%2BREVIEW.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Looking up at The Encore restaurant from the street below" border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-PhU-UDE8UhY/YW8ARsML5fI/AAAAAAAAJYE/S0tMs2Lh-kw3YJF9CNA9C5Uoed18bml7QCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/GRACEBEE%2BTHE%2BENCORE%2BSTRATFORD%2BUPON%2BAVON%2BREVIEW.jpg" title="GRACEBEE THE ENCORE STRATFORD UPON AVON" /></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><div style="text-align: center;">The Encore viewed from Bridge Street in Stratford-Upon-Avon</div></span><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></span><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">There are several menus to chose from at The Encore (<a href="https://www.theencorestratford.co.uk/menus" target="_blank">lunch, brunch, vegan, etc</a>) but as we dropped in on a sunny Sunday afternoon, it would have been rude not to order a traditional Sunday roast. Whilst I eat a mostly vegetarian diet these days, I do bend the rules for certain meals, roast dinners being one.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">The options for the Sunday roast include:</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><ul><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Trio of roasts (beef, pork, chicken) - £18.50</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Roast beef - £16.50</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Roast chicken - £14.75</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Roast pork belly - £14.95</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Fig & dolcelatte roast - £14.95</span></li></ul><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I chose the roast pork belly and my sister opted for the roast beef. At that sort of price we were expecting good things and we weren't disappointed, mostly.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LWCh9BTlYFw/YW8AY8s9uFI/AAAAAAAAJYI/YiQbuanmujk3_EJ8yHjY8cLp0DoVSs4GQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/GRACEBEE%2BTHE%2BENCORE%2BSTRATFORD%2BUPON%2BAVON%2BREVIEW%2B2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="A large plate of meat, roast potatoes, and a large Yorkshire pudding. A bowl of vegetables can be seen in the background." border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LWCh9BTlYFw/YW8AY8s9uFI/AAAAAAAAJYI/YiQbuanmujk3_EJ8yHjY8cLp0DoVSs4GQCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/GRACEBEE%2BTHE%2BENCORE%2BSTRATFORD%2BUPON%2BAVON%2BREVIEW%2B2.jpg" title="GRACEBEE THE ENCORE STRATFORD UPON AVON" /></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><div style="text-align: center;">Slices of roast pork belly, roast potatoes, crackling, stuffing, and a large Yorkshire pudding</div></span><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></span><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Once our dinners arrived we were presented with two large plates of meats, roast potatoes, and giant Yorkshire puddings, and one sharing dish of mixed veggies. The portion sizes were certainly not small. We were delighted at the sight of the meals we were about to dig into, until I spotted a hair in mine. </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Accidents happen from time to time, and although most restaurants have high hygiene standards things like this do happen. That being said its never nice to find a hair in your dinner even if you haven't started eating yet. I raised the issue with the waitress straight away and she swooped the dinner from under me to replace it as soon as possible.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IDhdoq4T-Wc/YW8Af9hi4tI/AAAAAAAAJYM/No2KoPvFPH0jW30bd12wQuEhaZf69sUVgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/GRACEBEE%2BTHE%2BENCORE%2BSTRATFORD%2BUPON%2BAVON%2BREVIEW%2B3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Grace is sitting to the table. Her dinning in on the table below her. The inside of the restaurant can be see in the background." border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IDhdoq4T-Wc/YW8Af9hi4tI/AAAAAAAAJYM/No2KoPvFPH0jW30bd12wQuEhaZf69sUVgCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/GRACEBEE%2BTHE%2BENCORE%2BSTRATFORD%2BUPON%2BAVON%2BREVIEW%2B3.jpg" title="GRACEBEE THE ENCORE STRATFORD UPON AVON" /></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><div style="text-align: center;">Is there any point going for a fancy dinner if you don't take a photo with it?</div></span><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">As my dinner was so impressive I did worry it would be quite some time before another was brought to the table but to my surprise I didn't have to wait too long at all. I would estimate that a fresh pork belly roast was plonked down within 10 minutes of the waitress taking the original away. After bringing a new meal to the table, our waitress apologised quite sincerely and said that the meal would be complimentary. Whilst I expected maybe a small discount, or the offer of a drink after such an issue, I didn't expect the whole meal for free. For this reason and the genuinely good customer service I received from our waitress that afternoon I would not hesitate to return to The Encore again.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">We soon wolfed down our meals which were equal parts delicious and filling, and went on our way discussing another possible visit for December after spying their festive menus earlier in the day. </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Despite the little blip I was quite impressed by my experience at The Encore, and the way they dealt with the situation ensured we left the restaurant as happy customers.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><h3 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">The Encore<br /></span><span style="font-family: verdana;">1 Bridge Street<br /></span><span style="font-family: verdana;">Stratford-Upon-Avon<br /></span><span style="font-family: verdana;">Warwickshire<br /></span><span style="font-family: verdana;">CV37 6AB</span></h3><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="background-color: white; 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There's not much that can't be fixed by a session with an experienced therapist, so when I was approached by The Massage Company in Sutton Coldfield I was more than happy to put their services to the test. It would be rude not to wouldn't it?</span></h3><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Based in the Mere Green area of Sutton Coldfield, <a href="https://suttoncoldfield.massagecompany.co.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Massage Company</a> offers a range of massages to suit everyones needs. The location is on the main high street surrounded by shops, bars, and restaurants. Parking is also easily available within just a few minutes walk, as is the Four Oaks train station. Although this is their only location in the Midlands, they also have branches across the South East in Camberley, High Wycombe, Tunbridge Wells, and Putney. </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VkpHaUAKVqU/YTHCA30SLqI/AAAAAAAAJXo/h-1QriBVGeMtjeVYbFKqFIcbGk8cyyORQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/Massage%2BCompany%2BSutton%2BColdfield%2BGraceBee.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="The entrance to The Massage Company in Sutton Coldfield" border="0" data-original-height="1349" data-original-width="2048" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VkpHaUAKVqU/YTHCA30SLqI/AAAAAAAAJXo/h-1QriBVGeMtjeVYbFKqFIcbGk8cyyORQCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/Massage%2BCompany%2BSutton%2BColdfield%2BGraceBee.jpg" title="The Massage Comapany Sutton Coldfield GraceBee" /></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><div style="text-align: center;">Entrance to The Massage Company in Sutton Coldfield</div></span><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></span><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">On arrival at The Massage Company, I was greeted by a friendly receptionist who checked myself and my sister in. We were each given a short survey to complete which would ran through a few health questions, allowed us to pin point any areas we would like to particularly focus on, and any areas we would prefer the therapist not to touch. This is not something I'd come across while having massages in the past, but something I thought was a great idea, especially as I primarily enjoy back massages and would always like that to be the area of focus. </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Whilst we waited for our appointment time the receptionist talked us through the available massages and the upgrades. We were both booked in for a Swedish Massage which is a full body massage, something I'd not yet tried. Along with our main massage we were also offered an upgrade. This time we both opted for the Hot Stones although I was very tempted by the Scalp Massage.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>The full range of massages available:</b></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><ul><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Deep Tissue Massage</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Sports Massage</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Swedish Massage</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Maternity Massage</span></li></ul><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>The upgrades available:</b></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><ul><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Hot Stones</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Scalp Massage</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Aromatherapy</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Fantastic Foot Treatment</span></li></ul><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Once inside the treatment room the therapist gave me time to get undressed and comfortable. Although going for a massage is nothing new to me, they can be very intimate which is why it's always nice to find a therapist who is friendly and makes me feel at ease. </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GWbrnFuYPX8/YTHCKCJpZCI/AAAAAAAAJXs/7POmzRAaGxM2sKzD8e-xJLfeme1gh9ljwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/Massage%2BCompany%2BSutton%2BColdfield%2BGraceBee2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Inside the treatment room. In the foreground the massage table can be seen and in the background is a table with a range of prodcts." border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GWbrnFuYPX8/YTHCKCJpZCI/AAAAAAAAJXs/7POmzRAaGxM2sKzD8e-xJLfeme1gh9ljwCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/Massage%2BCompany%2BSutton%2BColdfield%2BGraceBee2.jpg" title="The Massage Company Sutton Coldfield GraceBee" /></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><div style="text-align: center;">The treatment room at The Massage Company</div></span><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></span><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Before starting the treatment the therapist checked that I was as comfortable and as relaxed as I could be by adjusting the massage table and ensuring the temperature was to my liking. She also ensured I continued to be comfortable throughout the massage, adjusting things where needed and regularly checking that the pressure she was using was fine.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Although it's not something I've chosen before, the Swedish Massage was a very good choice and a treatment I would likely chose again. The massage lasted for 50 minutes which is longer than I usually go for but I found this was the perfect amount of time to really chill out and enjoy the experience. The upgrade to the hot stones was also a very good decision </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">as the sensation of the warm rocks gliding across my skin added an extra layer of pleasure.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Throughout the whole experience I felt relaxed and happy that I was in the hands of a very experienced therapist who did not give in until every single knot was rubbed out of my back, something that is no easy task let me tell you. My sister also said that she thoroughly enjoyed her treatment and we both agreed it was something we liked being able to do together before continuing the day with a well deserved brunch.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Although we didn't take out a membership this time, I think the sharable flexi membership The Massage Company offers would be great for friends or family members looking to meet up and enjoy a relaxing experience.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><h3 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">The Massage Company<br /></span><span style="font-family: verdana;">320 Lichfield Road<br /></span><span style="font-family: verdana;">Sutton Coldfield<br /></span><span style="font-family: verdana;">B74 2UG</span></h3><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="background-color: white; 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The site which spans over 450 acres, is less than 30 minutes north from the popular seaside town of Barmouth, making it the perfect destination for a summer holiday.</span></h3><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BJ-JJWJ7780/YSXuVPh8kBI/AAAAAAAAJXE/x97pGCWk-hMKLv-BtTYDefqpDNFZfZ5FQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/GRACEBEE%2BSHELL%2BISLAND%2BCAMPSITE%2BWALES%2B3.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="The welcoming entrance sign to Shell Island. Seagulls can be seen flying in the background." border="0" data-original-height="1296" data-original-width="2048" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BJ-JJWJ7780/YSXuVPh8kBI/AAAAAAAAJXE/x97pGCWk-hMKLv-BtTYDefqpDNFZfZ5FQCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/GRACEBEE%2BSHELL%2BISLAND%2BCAMPSITE%2BWALES%2B3.jpg" title="GraceBee Shell Island Campsite Wales" /></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><div style="text-align: center;">The welcoming entrance sign to Shell Island</div></span><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></span><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Shell island accepts, both tents and campervan's with prices starting from just £9.00 per person per night off season. While it's not the cheapest campsite for families, it has much to offer that other sites cannot compete with.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">So what makes Shell Island unique? Not only is it one of the largest campsites in Europe, the island is based in a fantastic location just a stones-throw from the beach. Lucky campers may even find themselves in a pitch overlooking the sea, though these spots are often the first to be snapped up. </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">It's also a tidal island meaning at certain times Shell Island is inaccessible when the tide is in. This is never for more than a few hours, though it does make for some slightly nail-biting drives when you've got minutes to cross before the waves start lapping at the road!</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VaqUtluB8Pg/YSXvGtd6LtI/AAAAAAAAJXQ/dwtbI4yvF78fhAOnGTDlo8e5KcJWqKZrgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/GRACEBEE%2BSHELL%2BISLAND%2BCAMPSITE%2BWALES%2B2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Looking across the beach at Shell Island. The foreground is sandy but the shore is shingle" border="0" data-original-height="1338" data-original-width="2048" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VaqUtluB8Pg/YSXvGtd6LtI/AAAAAAAAJXQ/dwtbI4yvF78fhAOnGTDlo8e5KcJWqKZrgCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/GRACEBEE%2BSHELL%2BISLAND%2BCAMPSITE%2BWALES%2B2.jpg" title="GraceBee Shell Island Campsite Wales" /></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><div style="text-align: center;">Part of the beach that Shell Island campsite overlooks</div></span><p></p><p></p><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mB-Dgd8TW_A/YSXvGcdXGaI/AAAAAAAAJXM/01jwaDMRMxYbQWZ6-xY7lNZ_wPRraHgTACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/GRACEBEE%2BSHELL%2BISLAND%2BCAMPSITE%2BWALES%2B.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Peeping down a sandy path to the beach. The path is lined with thin grass that grows tall and each side of the path." border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mB-Dgd8TW_A/YSXvGcdXGaI/AAAAAAAAJXM/01jwaDMRMxYbQWZ6-xY7lNZ_wPRraHgTACLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/GRACEBEE%2BSHELL%2BISLAND%2BCAMPSITE%2BWALES%2B.jpg" title="GraceBee Shell Island Campsite Wales" /></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><div style="text-align: center;">One of the paths from the campsite to the beach</div></span><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><u><b>Facilities</b></u></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Shell Island has one main shower block near the reception area, with a secondary smaller shower block beside it. The showers are free to use and always hot, though they can get incredible busy at peak times. While the showers are near reception, there are multiple toilet blocks dotted around the site, meaning you are never more than a few minutes walk from the loos. While these sites are very handy for those 3am wee's, they do not have hot water which is unfortunate.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">There is also an on site shop, camp shop, tavern, restaurant and snack bar, meaning you won't go hungry if your bbq doesn't quite live up to expectations. Drinking water is also readily available across the campsite.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cD6j4rhetvk/YSXvOUSuCBI/AAAAAAAAJXU/qCK0Ztdzi0Mkg2dlH3rPdHlmETpL3_MTwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/GRACEBEE%2BSHELL%2BISLAND%2BCAMPSITE%2BWALES%2B5.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Standing on a sandy path looking towards the campsite. Tents and campervans can be seen across the landscape." border="0" data-original-height="1281" data-original-width="2048" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cD6j4rhetvk/YSXvOUSuCBI/AAAAAAAAJXU/qCK0Ztdzi0Mkg2dlH3rPdHlmETpL3_MTwCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/GRACEBEE%2BSHELL%2BISLAND%2BCAMPSITE%2BWALES%2B5.jpg" title="GraceBee Shell Island Campsite Wales" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">You really couldn't get any closer to the beach if you tried</span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IKH6LJ4CDhQ/YSXvOf65rSI/AAAAAAAAJXY/IsDGGAtRcxoDSI5NH5ST154ljxtr0vhHACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/GRACEBEE%2BSHELL%2BISLAND%2BCAMPSITE%2BWALES%2B4.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Looking across the campsite. Tents and campervans are scattered across the land. The mountainous Snowdonia National Park can be seen in the background." border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IKH6LJ4CDhQ/YSXvOf65rSI/AAAAAAAAJXY/IsDGGAtRcxoDSI5NH5ST154ljxtr0vhHACLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/GRACEBEE%2BSHELL%2BISLAND%2BCAMPSITE%2BWALES%2B4.jpg" title="GraceBee Shell Island Campsite Wales" /></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><div style="text-align: center;">Looking out across the campsite. Snowdonia National Park can be seen in the background</div></span><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></span><p></p><p><u style="font-family: verdana;"><b><br /></b></u></p><p><u style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Pros:</b></u></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">The campsite is located beside the sea meaning it has easy access to the beach and beautiful views in every direction.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">It's around 20 minutes from Barmouth and around an hour from Snowdon.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">There are multiple toilet blocks across the site, all with disabled access.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">The showers are free to use.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">The size of the site means you have lots of space to yourself.</span></li></ul><p></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><u><b>Cons:</b></u></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">The shower blocks can get busy at peak times.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Cleanliness could be better at busy times.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Not all of the toilet blocks have hot water.</span></li></ul><p></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Bigger doesn't always mean better, and while I think this is true when it comes to some of the facilities available on Shell Island, the location of this giant campsite really cannot be beaten. Shell Island is one of those places where it's easy to fall in love with the area and many find themselves returning year after year to battle the tides and pitch up on this beautiful stretch of land.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><h4 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Have you ever camped at Shell Island in Wales?</span></h4><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="background-color: white; border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: center; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Thanks for reading!</span></span></p><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: center; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; 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I can't even scroll through tiktok without seeing several reviews for the damn thing, all of which were hailing it as the best thing since sliced bread - so obviously I had to try it out for myself!</span></h3><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5csO27tbiQA/YRwHniJtCjI/AAAAAAAAJWg/9OqnuEKD2rA3jtPEiRCBwZxQbEzFDCj-ACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/GraceBee%2BMaybelline%2BSky%2BHigh%2BMascara%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Grace is holding a tube of Maybelline Sky High Mascara close to the camera" border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5csO27tbiQA/YRwHniJtCjI/AAAAAAAAJWg/9OqnuEKD2rA3jtPEiRCBwZxQbEzFDCj-ACLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/GraceBee%2BMaybelline%2BSky%2BHigh%2BMascara%2B1.jpg" title="GraceBee Maybelline Sky High Mascara Review" /></a></div><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Now when it comes to mascaras I have pretty high standards. I've tried out tens of different products over the years so I'd like to think I know exactly what makes a good mascara, and what really doesn't. So what did I think of new Maybelline offering? Not that much if I'm honest.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Maybelline Sky High Mascara, why I hate it...</span></h2><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><u><b>Pros</b></u></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><u><b><br /></b></u></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">We'll get on to the bad in a second but lets start on a positive note shall we? The mascara isn't all bad, in fact there are a few things I actually <u>like</u> about the Sky High Mascara. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">It's affordable. At roughly £10 a pop the product is reasonably priced.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Nice packaging. The Sky High Mascara looks good, and wouldn't be out of place on a dressing table.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">It's intensely black. The product is a deep black which is something I really like in a mascara.</span></li></ul><p></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VV7gEfCdIqY/YRwHwI_-NRI/AAAAAAAAJWk/7mgUk4duC1I9TCCfqGT8CrAqaeCSaeoBACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/GraceBee%2BMaybelline%2BSky%2BHigh%2BMascara%2B2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="a tube of Maybelline Sky High Mascara with the lid off showing the wand." border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VV7gEfCdIqY/YRwHwI_-NRI/AAAAAAAAJWk/7mgUk4duC1I9TCCfqGT8CrAqaeCSaeoBACLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/GraceBee%2BMaybelline%2BSky%2BHigh%2BMascara%2B2.jpg" title="GraceBee Maybelline Sky High Mascara Review" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><u><b>Cons</b></u></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><u><b><br /></b></u></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">From the title alone I'm sure you can tell there are going to be quite a few of these.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Consistency isn't thick enough - This makes it quite hard to build the product up.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Brush is too flexible - The brush bends when applying the mascara meaning it can be tricky to use.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Product doesn't give lashes enough thickness - Leaves lashes looking long and spider like instead of full.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Takes a while to dry - And sometimes transfers on to the skin around the eyes even once fully dried.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Doesn't hold and lashes drop after a few hours.</span></li></ul><p></p><p><br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MI9IwevffvE/YRwH9VCnOjI/AAAAAAAAJWs/KUnDRgcipIw7EBZGMc14xQ4Emz689MQYACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/GraceBee%2BMaybelline%2BSky%2BHigh%2BMascara%2B3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="a tube of Maybelline Sky High Mascara standing upright on top of a mirror" border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MI9IwevffvE/YRwH9VCnOjI/AAAAAAAAJWs/KUnDRgcipIw7EBZGMc14xQ4Emz689MQYACLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/GraceBee%2BMaybelline%2BSky%2BHigh%2BMascara%2B3.jpg" title="GraceBee Maybelline Sky High Mascara Review" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>So would I try it again? Honestly not a chance.</b> Although the majority of people who try the Maybelline Sky High Mascara seem to fall in love with it, I just could not get on with it at all. The consistency is weak, the brush is wildly bendy, and while it leaves my lashes looking long, the thickness just isn't there.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Which Mascaras <i>would</i> I recommend? I'm glad you asked because there are 3 mascaras that immediately come to mind. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bxhiW" target="_blank">- Too Faced Better Than Sex £22.00</a></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bxhiZ" target="_blank">- Benefit Roller Lash £23.50</a></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bxhic" target="_blank">- Maybelline Lash Sensational £9.99 </a>(a personal favourite)</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">So save your pennies and spend them on one of the mascaras above if you want long, thick lashes that last all day because I'm sorry to say that's not what you'll get with Sky High!</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">What did you think of the Maybelline Sky High Mascara? 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There really is nothing better than heading off for some banging grub and a few fab bevvies with your pals! So when it comes to brunching in Birmingham, well, I'd like to think I know some great spots by now. </span></h3><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: verdana;">I've done <a href="https://www.gracebee.co.uk/2018/10/birminghams-new-boozy-bottomless-brunch.html" target="_blank">bottomless Brunches at Dirty Martini</a>, boozy lunches around Birmingham city centre, and various Afternoon Tea's across the Midlands (I'm putting them in the same bracket as brunches), but this new brunch offering at the Bournbrook Inn in the heart of Stirchley might just beat everything I've tried so far!</span></h3><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-o9qQNTvuHME/YPcL3aAWy4I/AAAAAAAAJVo/0Bjv1ycnAyAi86NRbtqZ-tDxgNBjRJNmACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/GRACEBEE%2BBOURNBROOK%2BINN%2BBRUNCH%2BBIRMINGHAM%2B2%2B.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="THE BOURNBROOK INN - BIRMINGHAM'S BEST NEW BOTTOMLESS BRUNCH" border="0" data-original-height="1364" data-original-width="2048" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-o9qQNTvuHME/YPcL3aAWy4I/AAAAAAAAJVo/0Bjv1ycnAyAi86NRbtqZ-tDxgNBjRJNmACLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/GRACEBEE%2BBOURNBROOK%2BINN%2BBRUNCH%2BBIRMINGHAM%2B2%2B.jpg" title="Posing with a fresh Strawberry Bellini and an Eggs Benedict at the Bournbrook Inn" /></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><div style="text-align: center;"> Living my best life in Stirchley - Birmingham's favourite neighbourhood</div></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://www.bournbrookinn.co.uk/" target="_blank">The Bournbook Inn</a> on the Pershore Road in Stirchley has been recently refurbished making it the ideal pace to grab a few drinks with the girls, without having to drag yourself off into town. The pub offers a whole range of affordable food and drinks throughout the week, with there new bottomless brunch taking place every Saturday.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">The brunch which comes in at a very reasonable £25 per person runs from 12pm until 3pm, that's three whole hours of unlimited drinks, something you'd be hard pushed to find elsewhere else in the city. The majority of Birmingham brunches now only last between 1.5 and 2 hours which is not nearly enough time to guzzle down a wild amount of cocktails.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><b>Speaking of cocktails, the Bournbrook Bottomless Brunch offer several drinks - </b></span></h3><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><br /></b></span></div><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">House red, white, and rose wine</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Prosecco</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Strawberry Bellini (my personal favourite)</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Maiden Adora (non-alcoholic)</span></li></ul><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pf2FpWKYGrQ/YPcMBnH3HvI/AAAAAAAAJVs/QPdQfz9LcSA8V9zf4OxruGrAHcEYrpzVwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/GRACEBEE%2BBOURNBROOK%2BIN%2BBRUNCH%2BBIRMINGHAM%2B3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Egg's Benedict garnished with salad" border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pf2FpWKYGrQ/YPcMBnH3HvI/AAAAAAAAJVs/QPdQfz9LcSA8V9zf4OxruGrAHcEYrpzVwCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/GRACEBEE%2BBOURNBROOK%2BIN%2BBRUNCH%2BBIRMINGHAM%2B3.jpg" title="THE BOURNBROOK INN - BIRMINGHAM'S BEST NEW BOTTOMLESS BRUNCH" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">Eggs Benedict at the Bournbrook Inn Stirchley</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3S9Dl8yfoYE/YPcMJzhZBxI/AAAAAAAAJV0/0q7GFWOwcn4JXpktp9P4e-7tfJTqFjVfQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/GRACEBEE%2BBOURNBROOK%2BIN%2BBRUNCH%2BBIRMINGHAM%2B5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3S9Dl8yfoYE/YPcMJzhZBxI/AAAAAAAAJV0/0q7GFWOwcn4JXpktp9P4e-7tfJTqFjVfQCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/GRACEBEE%2BBOURNBROOK%2BIN%2BBRUNCH%2BBIRMINGHAM%2B5.jpg" /></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><div style="text-align: center;">Brunching with the Girlies in South Birmingham</div></span><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">While I do think they offer a good selection of drinks, I've very surprised that beer isn't an option for the brunch as beer is something the Bournbrook does <u>very</u> well. The pub regularly serves a variety of both big names and locally brewed beers, so it would be nice to see one of these included in the brunch in the future perhaps.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">What are the food options like? Well in my opinion they're equally as good. While the majority of bottomless brunches across Birmingham serve a platter of 'picky food' the Bournbrook brunch includes 2 courses. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><b>Mains available with the Bournbrook Brunch -</b></span></h3><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Smashed Avocado on Toast</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Eggs Benedict</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Eggs Florentine</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Wild Mushrooms on Toast</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Waffles & Bacon</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Full English</span></li></ul><p></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><b>Desserts available with the Bournbrook Brunch - </b></span></h3><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Pancakes</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Waffles and Ice Cream</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Bournbrook Mess</span></li></ul><p></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-s0J8eijTU74/YPcMTpkcPqI/AAAAAAAAJV8/QootTKOimf8Fp7oyETRbLKilQLjQw_v6gCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/GRACEBEE%2BBOURNBROOK%2BIN%2BBRUNCH%2BBIRMINGHAM%2B.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-s0J8eijTU74/YPcMTpkcPqI/AAAAAAAAJV8/QootTKOimf8Fp7oyETRbLKilQLjQw_v6gCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/GRACEBEE%2BBOURNBROOK%2BIN%2BBRUNCH%2BBIRMINGHAM%2B.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">Sipping on Strawberry Bellini's</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-aCerwa29sxc/YPcMaXKzHlI/AAAAAAAAJWA/RBVI4Lvigq0aM75zDfCPQfBvNt3ejOnZACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/GRACEBEE%2BBOURNBROOK%2BINN%2BBRUNCH%2BBIRMINGHAM%2B4%2B.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1336" data-original-width="2048" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-aCerwa29sxc/YPcMaXKzHlI/AAAAAAAAJWA/RBVI4Lvigq0aM75zDfCPQfBvNt3ejOnZACLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/GRACEBEE%2BBOURNBROOK%2BINN%2BBRUNCH%2BBIRMINGHAM%2B4%2B.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">Waffles with Pecan and Chocolate Ice Cream (Just about surviving the sunshine in the beer garden)</span></div><br /><p></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">For my main I chose the Eggs Benedict which was absolutely delicious and I can confirm the eggs were cooked to perfection - nice and runny, but not runny enough for me to be concerned about dying of Salmonella. My dessert was also incredibly tasty. I opted for the Waffles which come with pecan and chocolate ice cream, just what I needed after a few hours of sipping on Bellinis!</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">So would I recommend the <a href="https://www.bournbrookinn.co.uk/menu/bottomless-brunch/" target="_blank">Bournbrook Brunch?</a> Absolutely! Not only is it one of the cheaper brunches in Birmingham, their bottomless drinks also last for much longer than most others, and the food is just incredible. If you haven't tried it out yet, get yourself booked in for an afternoon you'll not soon forget (or maybe you will, the drinks are unlimited afterall!)</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">The Bournbrook Inn</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">1273 Pershore Road</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Stirchley</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">B30 2YT</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Open 12pm - 10pm Monday - Sunday</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Do you have a favourite Birmingham brunch spot?</span></p><p style="background-color: white; 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If you've already heard all about those feel free to keep reading for the second part of my near miss stories!</span></h3><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Bez1hPjYm4Y/YIhi92bB0vI/AAAAAAAAJOw/dAYvmYDa700_Lzkm1waqhRj2MlxviHbhwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/6%2BTIMES%2BI%2BTHOUGHT%2BI%2BWOULD%2BDIE%2BWHILE%2BTRAVELLING%2B%2528PART2%2529%2B.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Looking out an airplane window down on a city below" border="0" data-original-height="1066" data-original-width="1600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Bez1hPjYm4Y/YIhi92bB0vI/AAAAAAAAJOw/dAYvmYDa700_Lzkm1waqhRj2MlxviHbhwCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/6%2BTIMES%2BI%2BTHOUGHT%2BI%2BWOULD%2BDIE%2BWHILE%2BTRAVELLING%2B%2528PART2%2529%2B.jpg" title="GRACEBEE 6 TIMES I THOUGHT I WOULD DIE WHILE TRAVELLING (PART 2)" /></a></div><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Here are 3 more times I thought I would die while travelling...</span></h2><p style="text-align: justify;"><strong style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></strong></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><strong style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></strong></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><strong style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">That time I almost drowned on a boat trip in Bodrum</span></strong></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><strong style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></strong></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; font-family: verdana; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">Boat trips are an absolute favourite pastime of mine. If I'm not chugging along Europe's canals, I'm drifting around various lakes and oceans, I just can't get enough of it. And so when the much younger, bargain-hunting Grace spied a day-long boat trip for £8 in the party city of Bodrum, I snatched the tour operators hand off. </span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; font-family: verdana; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; font-family: verdana; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">On the day of the trip, I was beyond excited. Although I didn't expect much for less than a tenner, I was determined to make the most of the tour - it was my last full day in beautiful Turkey after all! Our first stop on the trip was to a small sea side spa. It looked more like an old run-down pool to me, and we didn't stay long. The next stop was much more interesting. We pulled up in a small bay with fairly shallow, crystal clear waters and were encouraged to take a dip. Here we were surrounded by ocean wildlife and I even spotted a tiny speckled octopus! I've never been so glad to have my goggles with me because I would have missed that gem had I not been able to open my eyes once I'd swam down to the seafloor.</span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; font-family: verdana; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; font-family: verdana; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">The third stop was where we would stay the longest. By now we had moved on to much deeper water where we were unable to see much beyond our own toes. Many of the tourists decided that this was the perfect place to jump off the boat into the sparkling sea below. Scared but willing to give anything a go I plunged into the water. I came up spluttering and mildly shaken as even though I held my nose, water still managed to rush inside. I'd also managed to descend a little further than expected and so surfacing took longer than I had hoped. </span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; font-family: verdana; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; font-family: verdana; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">Not content with almost drowning next to our boat I set my eyes on another challenge. I spied a beach not too far away that other guests had already started swimming to. Determined to make the most of my time, and partially to impress the non-swimming partner I was with, I set out to reach the shore. It soon became evident that my eyes had deceived me and the shingle beach was much further away than it seemed. Still as stubborn as ever I pressed on, battling waves much larger than expected and taking on yet more seawater.</span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; font-family: verdana; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; font-family: verdana; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">By this time it was too far to turn back and my achy limbs needed to rest. I calculated that I was now closer to the beach and I'd likely never make it back to the boat without a short break anyway. And it's not like there were any lifeguards onboard either, not on an £8 boat trip. So I continued to the beach, my legs on the verge of cramping and my lungs filling with gulps of salty water until eventually, my knees grazed the stones below. How I made it back to the boat I'll never quite know, but here I am, silly as ever and ready to make more bad decisions. </span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; font-family: verdana; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Tk0-UbP54Ws/YIhkKktAKkI/AAAAAAAAJO4/RrH6BXMZJf8LoANUw0fLQ9xnPCNpiQGOgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/GRACEBEE%2B6%2BTIMES%2BI%2BTHOUGHT%2BI%2BWOULD%2BDIE%2BWHILE%2BTRAVELLING%2B%2528PART%2B2%2529%2BBODRUM.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Photo taken from the shore or Bodrum beach. Looking out across the bay at the clear waters and the boats in the distance." border="0" data-original-height="1066" data-original-width="1600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Tk0-UbP54Ws/YIhkKktAKkI/AAAAAAAAJO4/RrH6BXMZJf8LoANUw0fLQ9xnPCNpiQGOgCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/GRACEBEE%2B6%2BTIMES%2BI%2BTHOUGHT%2BI%2BWOULD%2BDIE%2BWHILE%2BTRAVELLING%2B%2528PART%2B2%2529%2BBODRUM.jpg" title="GRACEBEE 6 TIMES I THOUGHT I WOULD DIE WHILE TRAVELLING (PART 2)" /></a></div><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; font-family: verdana; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></span><p></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; font-family: verdana; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><strong style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">That time we stayed in the scariest apartment in Budapest</span></strong></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><strong style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></strong></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; font-family: verdana; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">On my quest for an affordable place to stay in central Budapest back in 2017, I booked what I thought was a nice little city apartment slap bang in the middle of Pest. The reviews were good, and the photos made the place look clean and modern, everything you could want right? But how wrong I was. </span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; font-family: verdana; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; font-family: verdana; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">On arrival, it was clear that this was just one of a string of apartments the company owned across the city. They had obviously been refurbished and furnished as cheaply as humanly possible. Cleanliness was also not a priority here as the pillows smelled less than appealing and on our first night, we were visited by a tiny cockroach. As well as all this we were plagued by a small plaque which hung on the wall stating the house rules which included things like 'no noise after 10 pm' amongst other more ridiculous rules. The apartment itself was within an old run-down pre-war building with minimal lighting and questionable health and safety standards. Looking back I'm unsure why we didn't grab our bags and make a run for it after that first night, maybe part of us thought it was actually quite funny that we'd ended up in such horrendous accommodation after a string of great hotels. It wouldn't have been so funny had we caught the black death mind!</span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; font-family: verdana; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; font-family: verdana; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">But all this was nothing compared to the facility we had to use to even get to our dirty little room. While I'm sure the stairs were perfectly acceptable, staying on the top floor of a tall building could convince even the most nervous person to hop into a lift. And so that's what we did, or shall I say attempted to do. Once the elevator doors opened it was evident that two people and a suitcase would not fit. The floor space within the lift was barely 4-foot square, I'd never seen anything before in my life. It was clearly a slapped up homemade elevator that would never pass any kind of safety testing in the UK. I'll admit at this point it did look incredibly questionable, but not prepared to walk up several flights of stairs with a full suitcase I grabbed the bags and hopped inside to meet my partner at the top.</span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; font-family: verdana; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; font-family: verdana; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">As soon as the machinery started going the tiny room was filled with clunks and crashes and the floor below me shook. At that moment I was convinced that this little wooden box would simply crash to the floor below with me inside it and no one would even hear me scream over the noise. Luckily I made it to the top floor and lived to tell the tale of the crazy little lift. I also used it every single time I left the apartment after that because although it was terrifying, I thought it would also be a really funny way to die. </span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; font-family: verdana; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jFjEnuQ8qSY/YIhkRzZKXRI/AAAAAAAAJO8/Q2FmQdPtnist7n-JVFLZSROh_o_HW6o4gCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/GRACEBEE%2B6%2BTIMES%2BI%2BTHOUGHT%2BI%2BWOULD%2BDIE%2BWHILE%2BTRAVELLING%2B%2528PART%2B2%2529%2BBUDAPEST.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="A close up shot of the shoes on the Danube memorial in Budapest" border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jFjEnuQ8qSY/YIhkRzZKXRI/AAAAAAAAJO8/Q2FmQdPtnist7n-JVFLZSROh_o_HW6o4gCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/GRACEBEE%2B6%2BTIMES%2BI%2BTHOUGHT%2BI%2BWOULD%2BDIE%2BWHILE%2BTRAVELLING%2B%2528PART%2B2%2529%2BBUDAPEST.jpg" title="GRACEBEE 6 TIMES I THOUGHT I WOULD DIE WHILE TRAVELLING (PART 2)" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><strong style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></strong></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><strong style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">That time I almost froze to death while camping in Wales</span></strong></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; font-family: verdana; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">When camping you really are at the mercy of the elements, I think that's part of the fun of it. Setting up your little tent, making it as comfortable as possible, and praying as hard as you can that your shelter won't be blown away in the night. There's just something so alluring about roughing it for a few nights and let's be honest, we all love getting pissed next to a roaring campfire!</span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; font-family: verdana; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; font-family: verdana; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">I'm fairly new to camping myself, and my tiny tent isn't exactly the kind of accommodation I'd like to spend a week in, but my parents on the other hand have all the gear. Staying in their massive tent is like living it up in a 5-star resort compared to my two-man £20 festival tent. And so when they booked a few nights in Europe's biggest campsite I tagged along. It was May and it was warm. Regardless of the fairly mild temperate I still filled my section of the tent with blankets on top of blankets on top of blankets, to make sure I was extra toasty once the fire went out. I suffer from the cold at the best of times so it doesn't hurt to be a bit extra in that department. </span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; font-family: verdana; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; font-family: verdana; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">Fast forward a few nights and the temperate took a plummet. On this night sky was clear and the wind was howling all around us. The campsite being on the coast didn't help as we also had the freezing wind blowing in across the sea - we really had nowhere to hide. Even with my layers of blankets and my extra thick pyjamas, I felt it all. Before long I was dithering and my face was stone cold. My nose was streaming and I could not get warm no matter how hard I tried. I spent the first few hours in and out of consciousness just hoping I could stay asleep long enough to see the sun the morning. At one point I considered taking my sleeping bag up to the toilet blocks to try to survive the night in there but I was so cold I could barely move. That's when I finally got the courage to check the temperature. 4 degrees. Not cold enough to be freezing, but colder than a human should have to suffer. I decided then and there that I would die in this place, but by some miracle, myself and my family made it through the night. My sister told me she was also convinced her time was up as we thawed out over breakfast the following morning. </span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; font-family: verdana; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6ZqXsWxPS0s/YIhkYpWQO4I/AAAAAAAAJPA/simVFj5FtGYqwo6loktU_9Il6j28QixPQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/GRACEBEE%2B6%2BTIMES%2BI%2BTHOUGHT%2BI%2BWOULD%2BDIE%2BWHILE%2BTRAVELLING%2BBUDAPEST.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Looking across the Danube at Liberty Bridge in Budapest" border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6ZqXsWxPS0s/YIhkYpWQO4I/AAAAAAAAJPA/simVFj5FtGYqwo6loktU_9Il6j28QixPQCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/GRACEBEE%2B6%2BTIMES%2BI%2BTHOUGHT%2BI%2BWOULD%2BDIE%2BWHILE%2BTRAVELLING%2BBUDAPEST.jpg" title="GRACEBEE 6 TIMES I THOUGHT I WOULD DIE WHILE TRAVELLING (PART 2)" /></a></div><br /><p></p><h4 style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">So those were 6 times I was sure I was going to die while travelling. And you want to know the worst bit? Those are just the few I thought were worth telling! Unfortunatly for me I'm rather clumsy and so these stories really are endless!</span></h4><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Please feel free to leave your own near death travel experiences in the comments below or over on Twitter!</span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5nnj7Ieor_s/YIhliFjqmUI/AAAAAAAAJPM/5DxT_2DD20kSozXwfKDXp6bGghhbC6FNQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/GRACEBEE%2B6%2BTIMES%2BI%2BTHOUGHT%2BI%2BWOULD%2BDIE%2BWHILE%2BTRAVELLING%2BPT2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Pinterest image showing a photograph of an airplane window. Below text reads "6 times I thought I would die while travelling"" border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1457" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5nnj7Ieor_s/YIhliFjqmUI/AAAAAAAAJPM/5DxT_2DD20kSozXwfKDXp6bGghhbC6FNQCLcBGAsYHQ/w285-h400/GRACEBEE%2B6%2BTIMES%2BI%2BTHOUGHT%2BI%2BWOULD%2BDIE%2BWHILE%2BTRAVELLING%2BPT2.jpg" title="GRACEBEE 6 TIMES I THOUGHT I WOULD DIE WHILE TRAVELLING (PART 2)" width="285" /></a></div><br /><span style="border: 0px; color: #1d2129; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><br /></span></div></div></div></div>Grace Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00913082469556472313noreply@blogger.com1Birmingham, UK52.486242999999988 -1.89040124.176009163821142 -37.046651 80.79647683617884 33.265849tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598380277625863054.post-68856089566816176862021-05-05T20:18:00.001+01:002021-05-06T10:40:09.383+01:006 TIMES I THOUGHT I WOULD DIE WHILE TRAVELLING (PART 1)<h3 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: verdana;">I've always said I would die while travelling. Maybe I'd go down in a dramatic fireball of a plane crash, or perhaps I'd slip off a cliff in some beautiful exotic location, the possibilities really are endless. And let's be honest with my track record no one would be shocked if the worst were to happen while I'm off on my holibobs. </span></h3><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; font-family: verdana; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">If I'm not tripping down a flight of stairs and breaking bones, I'm out and about making bad decisions, so between my own clumsiness and the sheer amount of wild things that happen to me on regular basis, it's really no surprise that I've already had a few close calls. </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gEDVulBZwUU/YIhfge-HQUI/AAAAAAAAJOE/UwPZ-B_QKzMyXKck4D71kWSsj8lxTBxGACLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/6%2BTIMES%2BI%2BTHOUGHT%2BI%2BWOULD%2BDIE%2BWHILE%2BTRAVELLING%2B%2528PART1%2529%2B.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Looking out an airplane window on to the clouds below" border="0" data-original-height="1066" data-original-width="1600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gEDVulBZwUU/YIhfge-HQUI/AAAAAAAAJOE/UwPZ-B_QKzMyXKck4D71kWSsj8lxTBxGACLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/6%2BTIMES%2BI%2BTHOUGHT%2BI%2BWOULD%2BDIE%2BWHILE%2BTRAVELLING%2B%2528PART1%2529%2B.jpg" title="GRACEBEE 6 TIMES I THOUGHT I WOULD DIE WHILE TRAVELLING (PART 1)" /></a></div><br /><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><h2 style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; font-family: verdana; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">So here are 6 times I thought I was going to die while travelling...</span></h2><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><strong style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></strong></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><strong style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">That time I was hit by a car in Amalfi</span></strong></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><strong style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></strong></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; font-family: verdana; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">Amalfi is without a doubt one of the most beautiful seaside towns I've ever had the pleasure of visiting. The views across the town are spectacular, and the waters that lap the shore are calm and warm, it really is the perfect place for a short break. But if you've ever been to Italy I'm sure you'll know all too well that the roads are anything but paradise. Never in my life have I seen such dangerous driving on such tiny winding roads. </span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; font-family: verdana; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; font-family: verdana; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">Now I'm fairly used to being hit by things, I have a habit of stepping out into roads without looking after all, but this incident was far from my fault for once. As I was making my way up one of the twisting roads leading out of Amalfi I was all too aware of the cars zipping up and down, getting ever closer to myself. Ensuring I was strolling as close to the barrier as humanly possible I was fairly certain I would be safe from the speeding vehicles even though my bare legs would be sprayed with a fine layer of dust and warm air with every passing car. This imaginary safety bubble I had wrapped around myself was soon burst when I felt a hard hot chunk of plastic smash into my left arm. I'd been hit by the wing mirror of a car. Luckily I wasn't too hurt, and the only damage I came away with was a sore shoulder, nothing a little Aperol Spritz couldn't fix eh?</span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; font-family: verdana; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Kf5wL4J0rHo/YIhfzz6RsEI/AAAAAAAAJOQ/f4ne968xfqEu7HVrVtl8OywmGyRVLK-uwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/6%2BTIMES%2BI%2BTHOUGHT%2BI%2BWOULD%2BDIE%2BWHILE%2BTRAVELLING%2B%2528PART1%2529%2BAMALFI%2B1%2B.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Looking out across the cliffs of the Amalfi Coast." border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Kf5wL4J0rHo/YIhfzz6RsEI/AAAAAAAAJOQ/f4ne968xfqEu7HVrVtl8OywmGyRVLK-uwCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/6%2BTIMES%2BI%2BTHOUGHT%2BI%2BWOULD%2BDIE%2BWHILE%2BTRAVELLING%2B%2528PART1%2529%2BAMALFI%2B1%2B.jpg" title="GRACEBEE 6 TIMES I THOUGHT I WOULD DIE WHILE TRAVELLING (PART 1)" /></a></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">Amalfi, Italy</span></div><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><strong style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></strong></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><strong style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">That time I accidentally ate raw meat in Warsaw</span></strong></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><strong style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></strong></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; font-family: verdana; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">Languages, I've always been fascinated by them but I've never been able to get my head around anything other than English. And it's not like I didn't try, I spent 5 good years of my life trying to learn German and all I've got to show for it is a GCSE certificate and the ability to order a very limited amount of food items with a very questionable accent. So when I travel, apart from using a basic translate app, I often have to rely on old fashioned good luck to survive, which brings me to my next story.</span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; font-family: verdana; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; font-family: verdana; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">On my second day in Warsaw, I found myself walking down a huge boulevard lined with tall grey communist-era buildings. With my destination still a little while away and my stomach begging for lunch, I decided it was time to grab a snack. Being further out from the city that I would have liked, and also not wanting to lose too much time I nipped into a convenience store for a quick bite to eat.</span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; font-family: verdana; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">Most food items are pretty self-explanatory, so regardless of my inability to read anything other than English I was fairly confident I had just bought a banging pack of Polish Peperami. Happy with my snack, and keen to continue on my way I soon started munching away and that's when it hit me. As soon as I bit down on my new meaty treat my mouth was filled with a spicy liquid. Unsure of what I had just chomped on I quickly I swallowed it all down. Panic ensued. Myself and my partner at the time began trying to frantically translate the packet to decipher if I had just consumed raw meat. Convinced it was too late for me, I put the porky snack away and began wondering just how severe my food poisoning would before returning to the hotel. Once back at the reception area I hysterically begged the concierge to translate what was left of the wrapper so that I could be sure just what I would be vomiting up later that evening. "Cured meat" he quickly replied. And so I did not die, this time. </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OJvJOCq3iYM/YIhgI2WgjzI/AAAAAAAAJOc/dewR40FehqwzE6EqYVRVZ5mYbH_z4HdFwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/6%2BTIMES%2BI%2BTHOUGHT%2BI%2BWOULD%2BDIE%2BWHILE%2BTRAVELLING%2B%2528PART1%2529%2BAMSTERDAM.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Looking across canal in Amsterdam towards tall thin wonky dutch houses." border="0" data-original-height="1066" data-original-width="1600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OJvJOCq3iYM/YIhgI2WgjzI/AAAAAAAAJOc/dewR40FehqwzE6EqYVRVZ5mYbH_z4HdFwCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/6%2BTIMES%2BI%2BTHOUGHT%2BI%2BWOULD%2BDIE%2BWHILE%2BTRAVELLING%2B%2528PART1%2529%2BAMSTERDAM.jpg" title="GRACEBEE 6 TIMES I THOUGHT I WOULD DIE WHILE TRAVELLING (PART 1)" /></a></div><p></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">Amsterdam, The Netherlands</span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><strong style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">That time I burst a blood vessel in my eye in Amsterdam</span></strong></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><strong style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></strong></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; font-family: verdana; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">My ability to injure myself generally knows no bounds, but apart from the occasional bruises I get while intoxicated, I usually know how I've done it. Well, when I awoke one morning in misty Amsterdam I'd done some damage I couldn't account for. While I was likely drinking fairly heavily the night before I'd not gone too wild, and so as I started to do my makeup in the hotel room mirror I was shocked to see blood within my eyeball. The small drop of blood, which had pooled on the white of my left eye, was alarming but as it was so tiny I didn't panic. That was until I was eating breakfast and my partner at the time noticed that the blood had spread, and quite quickly too.</span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; font-family: verdana; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; font-family: verdana; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">Sure that I was bleeding out through my eyeball I desperately scanned google for an English speaking doctor in central Amsterdam. By this time the majority of my eye was now covered in a deep shade of red and I could feel the liquid oozing underneath the surface. Having no luck with my search I approached the hotel receptionist who looked just as concerned as I. He quickly discovered a private doctor a few streets away and so off we went, into the cold of the morning to find out if I would live to see another day.</span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; font-family: verdana; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; font-family: verdana; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">It wasn't long before we found ourselves in the home of a friendly Dutch Doctor who was all too casual about my terminal condition. He quickly checked me over and assured me I wasn't going to die, though the bleed would likely get worse before it got better, fantastic. And so I left the Doctors house reassured and slightly proud that he initially thought I was Norwegian, so I must have looked hot that day. My holiday photos were ruined, but at least I didn't have internal bleeding.</span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cj52PbXxRYw/YIhgSnNFm3I/AAAAAAAAJOg/O7yCPdfeBc0LLd6SJMACqK65sK-dTMV0wCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/6%2BTIMES%2BI%2BTHOUGHT%2BI%2BWOULD%2BDIE%2BWHILE%2BTRAVELLING%2B%2528PART1%2529%2BAMALFI%2B.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Pizza and beer on a table in front of the blue mediterranean sea." border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cj52PbXxRYw/YIhgSnNFm3I/AAAAAAAAJOg/O7yCPdfeBc0LLd6SJMACqK65sK-dTMV0wCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/6%2BTIMES%2BI%2BTHOUGHT%2BI%2BWOULD%2BDIE%2BWHILE%2BTRAVELLING%2B%2528PART1%2529%2BAMALFI%2B.jpg" title="GRACEBEE 6 TIMES I THOUGHT I WOULD DIE WHILE TRAVELLING (PART 1)" /></a></div></div><p></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">Lunch with a view in Amalfi</span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; font-family: verdana; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></span></p><h4 style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: verdana;">So what have I learned from this? 1. I panic VERY easily 2. I bother hotel receptionists way too much with my medical concerns. And 3. One day I will probably die while travelling...</span></h4><h4 style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><br /><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: verdana;">Don't forget to come back to read part two of the times I thought I would die while travelling! Yes, there are MORE stories!!</span></h4><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; font-family: verdana; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"></span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: verdana;">And please feel free to leave your own little travel mishaps in the comments below! 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text-align: center;"><br /></div>Grace Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00913082469556472313noreply@blogger.com2Birmingham, UK52.486242999999988 -1.89040124.176009163821142 -37.046651 80.79647683617884 33.265849tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598380277625863054.post-15958956980750443152021-03-21T20:41:00.000+00:002021-03-21T20:41:58.575+00:00WHAT'S IN MY BAG - PANDEMIC SURVIVAL KIT<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Hiya guys! How are you doing?! Today I'm taking things right back to the good old days of blogging with a classic 'What's in my bag post! Back in the early 2010's (the prime days of blogging) everyone who was anyone was pushing out these kind posts like their lives depended on it! And I should know, I published a fair few myself!</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">But let's be honest, while blogging has changed and evolved a hell of a lot over the last decade, we're still as nosy as ever and we <i>still</i> want to know what everyone is carrying around in their bags! So I'm going to tell you! I can't promise I have anything particularly interesting in my little leather Zatchels bag BUT I can promise you nothing but honesty.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8Y6XpNqxXoE/YFenNAmS6eI/AAAAAAAAJMo/0_xOrbFG_tMSu9obgRKoBJTppE35xYNUwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/GRACEBEE%2BWHAT%2527S%2BIN%2BMY%2BBAG%2B-%2BPANDEMIC%2BSURVIVAL%2BKIT%2BEDITION%2B%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Grace is holding a black leather messenger bag up to the camera" border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8Y6XpNqxXoE/YFenNAmS6eI/AAAAAAAAJMo/0_xOrbFG_tMSu9obgRKoBJTppE35xYNUwCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/GRACEBEE%2BWHAT%2527S%2BIN%2BMY%2BBAG%2B-%2BPANDEMIC%2BSURVIVAL%2BKIT%2BEDITION%2B%2B1.jpg" title="WHAT'S IN MY BAG - PANDEMIC SURVIVAL KIT EDITION" /></a></div><br /></div><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"> </span></p><h2 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><u>So what <i>is</i> in my bag?</u></span></h2><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><u>Lip Balm</u></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Okay I'm going to be honest, I am a Lip Balm <u>hoarder</u>! It's actually starting to become a bit of an addiction, but I'm telling you now I wouldn't be caught dead without my favourite <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bsT08" target="_blank">Nivea Peach Lip Balm.</a></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><u>Hand Sanitiser</u></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Shocker - I've got a bottle of Hand Sanitizer in my bag. Before the pandemic Sanitizer was something I would occasionally take out with me on day trips or holidays, you know any time I'd be going on planes or trains, but now I can't see myself leaving the house without it. I've tried out a fair few bottles over the last 12 months but I can safely say the one liked the most was a <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bsT07" target="_blank">Strawberry Laces Hand Sanitizer from Carex. </a></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DWVmSGszq98/YFenlFnTRrI/AAAAAAAAJMw/CIKCsNTtm6UVDV_GjCH-f-VgObPy3juAQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/GRACEBEE%2BWHAT%2527S%2BIN%2BMY%2BBAG%2B-%2BPANDEMIC%2BSURVIVAL%2BKIT%2BEDITION%2B2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Grace is holding two lip balms in her hand. One is an original Nivea lip balm, the other is a Nivea Peach Flavoured Lip Balm." border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DWVmSGszq98/YFenlFnTRrI/AAAAAAAAJMw/CIKCsNTtm6UVDV_GjCH-f-VgObPy3juAQCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/GRACEBEE%2BWHAT%2527S%2BIN%2BMY%2BBAG%2B-%2BPANDEMIC%2BSURVIVAL%2BKIT%2BEDITION%2B2.jpg" title="WHAT'S IN MY BAG - PANDEMIC SURVIVAL KIT EDITION" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><u>Hand Cream</u></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">As a someone who suffers with eczema this pandemic has been an extra nightmare. all the excessive hand washing has dried my hands out more than ever before so I'd be crazy not to have a cream on hand (ha) at all times! I've been through my fair share of creams over the years, but right now I'm loving the <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bsT1d" target="_blank">Body Shop Grapefruit Hand Cream</a>. It's pocket sized, smells <u>unreal,</u> and does a pretty decent job on my dry skin.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><u>A facemask (or 7)</u></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><u><br /></u></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I couldn't write about my pandemic survival guide kit without mentioning facemasks! They're the accessory of the season for all the wrong reasons but they're kind of a must have right now. I seem to have an ever growing collection of masks, most of which I picked up from Savers for just a couple pounds each.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dxEGrIL-kAo/YFenrhCwlxI/AAAAAAAAJM0/kqMYrV5DuEs8SNfnE3MBFRIiIoSTJIR0QCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/GRACEBEE%2BWHAT%2527S%2BIN%2BMY%2BBAG%2B-%2BPANDEMIC%2BSURVIVAL%2BKIT%2BEDITION%2B%2B3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="A black leather handbag is lying open on a bed. Multiple items are spilling out from within." border="0" data-original-height="1422" data-original-width="2048" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dxEGrIL-kAo/YFenrhCwlxI/AAAAAAAAJM0/kqMYrV5DuEs8SNfnE3MBFRIiIoSTJIR0QCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/GRACEBEE%2BWHAT%2527S%2BIN%2BMY%2BBAG%2B-%2BPANDEMIC%2BSURVIVAL%2BKIT%2BEDITION%2B%2B3.jpg" title="WHAT'S IN MY BAG - PANDEMIC SURVIVAL KIT EDITION" /></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><u>Beat up old Asos purse</u></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">One day I will be the proud owner of a beautiful <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bsT12" target="_blank">Vivienne Westwood purse</a>, but until then I am the slightly less proud owner of this beat up Asos purse which I've had for far too long. I've been wanting to replace it for quite some time now but I just haven't found anything that is the right size with the ideal amount of card spaces and room for coins too!</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><u>Perfume</u></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Not sure who I'm trying to impress right now with my sweet scents but I always carry a perfume with me. Even if I'm just nipping to the supermarket, and let's be real that's all we can do right now, I'll still pack my all time favourite Avon perfume - Rare Pearls!</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JVuy5WrMo-I/YFenx4pvPWI/AAAAAAAAJM4/NlpbaqFAKNcJGnPIc4tiK0mktokd1qYmQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/GRACEBEE%2BWHAT%2527S%2BIN%2BMY%2BBAG%2B-%2BPANDEMIC%2BSURVIVAL%2BKIT%2BEDITION%2B4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Grace is holding a small clear bottle of hand sanitozer." border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JVuy5WrMo-I/YFenx4pvPWI/AAAAAAAAJM4/NlpbaqFAKNcJGnPIc4tiK0mktokd1qYmQCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/GRACEBEE%2BWHAT%2527S%2BIN%2BMY%2BBAG%2B-%2BPANDEMIC%2BSURVIVAL%2BKIT%2BEDITION%2B4.jpg" title="WHAT'S IN MY BAG - PANDEMIC SURVIVAL KIT EDITION" /></a></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">So that's it! All the goodies I lug around with my in my bag while the pandemic rages on around me. While this 'what's in my bag' post is quite a bit different to the others, it was nice to get back to blogging basics again, and who knows maybe I'll write another in a few years (minus the rona protection of course!).</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">What are your pandemic handbag essentials?</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><p style="background-color: white; border: 0px; font-family: "EB Garamond", serif; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: center; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: 0px; font-family: verdana; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Thanks for reading!</span></p><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; font-family: "EB Garamond", serif; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: center; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: 0px; 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text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-size: medium;">*Trigger warning*</span></span></h4><h4 style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></h4><h4 style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Ever since I can remember, prepping for a holiday has been one of my favourite things to do. Rushing around the shops grabbing some last minute toiletries and adding a few too many new outfits to the trolly has always been a fond past time for me. And so when I arrived at Merry Hill shopping centre in March 2008 to do just that I was excited, little did I know what I would actually be taking home with me. </span></span></h4><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KLQeyzlUPnA/YEnO5PuKCtI/AAAAAAAAJMQ/ysTgh8D564kczAlsj_hQYpgb4Pd0S4LTwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/GRACEBEE%2BTHE%2BFIRST%2BTIME%2BI%2BWAS%2BSEXUALLY%2BASSAULTED%2BI%2BWAS%2B13.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Grace sits in front of a mural. she is looking off to the side." border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KLQeyzlUPnA/YEnO5PuKCtI/AAAAAAAAJMQ/ysTgh8D564kczAlsj_hQYpgb4Pd0S4LTwCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/GRACEBEE%2BTHE%2BFIRST%2BTIME%2BI%2BWAS%2BSEXUALLY%2BASSAULTED%2BI%2BWAS%2B13.jpg" title="THE FIRST TIME I WAS SEXUALLY ASSAULTED I WAS 13" /></a></div></div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Myself and my family spent the day in and out of shops picking out new clothes for our trip to Dorset the following week, and while the shopping spree was hell on earth for my Dad, I was having the time of my life trying on all my new outfits. After what would have been hours of browsing, were came across a fashion show on the bottom floor of the shopping center, and me being me I had to watch it. Luckily we were on a higher floor and so our view of the catwalk beneath us was perfect. I could see every beautiful model, every pretty little dress, and better yet my parents weren't finished shopping yet so I could enjoy the whole thing in peace. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">With my little sister sat happily on a bench a few feet away I leaned over the glass barrier to watch the show below. Within minutes I was consumed by the catwalk and completely oblivious to the world around me, that was until I heard a group of boys walk up behind. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I could hear them talking but as the show still had my attention I paid it no mind and continued enjoying the presentation. Then I realised how close they had gotten to me. As a shy teenager I would avoid confrontation like the plague but these boys were getting a little too close for comfort, and just as I was about to turn around I felt it. Like an electric shock hitting my spine I felt a hand touch my back and slowly move downwards. I could hear them giggling as their friend touched me, gradually moving down further and further. "You're going all the way down her back!" one of the bunch exclaimed, but it wouldn't be long before his hand had reached the top of my bum. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">They say when faced with danger your fight or flight reaction kicks in, but they rarely mention that actually sometimes you freeze. Sometimes you are so overwhelmed by the situation that your body tenses, you can't escape, and so you just stay, frozen by fear but unable to even scream. That's exactly what I did. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">The lads, who seemed maybe a few years older than myself,</span><span style="font-family: verdana;"> soon left but I didn't dare turn around. Why on earth didn't I turn around? Why didn't I stop them, or at the very least push them away? I'm not sure I'll ever truly know why I didn't fight back in that moment. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">And so I watched the show until the end, unsure if I'd imagined everything that had just happened. I couldn't bare to ask my sister if she had witnessed anything because what even was there to see? A couple of boys touched my lower back and bum for a few seconds? And I never spoke about the ordeal with anyone because it just seemed so trivial when I compared it to what others had been through. I never spoke about it until now that is because actually, I've come to realise it was assault. I was sexually assaulted at 13 and even if I can sometimes brush it off as 'boys being boys' it's stayed with me, always.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I've replayed the situation in my head a thousand times and to this day I can't make sense of it, but I guess that's the thing with situations like that, they don't need to make sense. I was a child, I didn't do anything wrong, I didn't encourage attention, it was just something that happened to me.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div style="text-align: justify;">There have been other instances since then of course, unwanted touching by male acquaintances, inappropriate kissing by much older family members and friends, or just straight up grabbing by strangers in bars, but thankfully all have been quite mild compared to other's experiences. Growing up these things were just a fact of life for a girl but no more. </div></span><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I am done with listening to horrible statistics of women being assaulted and raped and murdered by men. This shouldn't be the way things are. And so I'll add my story to the mix, as minor as it may be, and I'll stand up whenever I see injustice against women because I cannot take history repeating itself with girl after girl after girl.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Every woman has a story like mine or worse, and that's not okay.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: center; vertical-align: baseline;"><div style="border: 0px; font-size: 15.73px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: center; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: 0px; color: #1d2129; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------</span></span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: 0px; color: #1d2129; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></span></span></span></span></div></div></div><div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: center; vertical-align: baseline;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #1d2129; font-family: verdana;"><b>What can we do to change this for future generations of women?</b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #1d2129; font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #1d2129; font-family: verdana;"><span>While I agree not all men are like this, it's a fact that almost all women have been inappropriately touched by men, or catcalled as they walk the streets. So while women can (and always have) done things to try keep themselves safe this is a male issue.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #1d2129; font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #1d2129; font-family: verdana;">Men, we are going to need you to take a good look at yourselves and the way you have been brought up to treat girls and women. We need you to call out your friends when they make unwanted comments or advances. You are going to have to stop honking your horns at children as they walk home from school. The list could go on, there is a lot of work to do.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #1d2129; font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #1d2129; font-family: verdana;"><u>We need to end this violence against women.</u></span></div><div style="font-size: 15.73px; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #1d2129; font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-size: 15.73px; text-align: justify;"><div style="border: 0px; font-size: 15.73px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: center; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: 0px; color: #1d2129; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------</span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: 0px; color: #1d2129; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></span></span></span></span></div></div><div style="font-size: 15.73px; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #1d2129; font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #1d2129; font-family: verdana;"><span><div style="color: black; font-family: Times;"><span style="color: #1d2129; font-family: verdana;"><span>There is currently a petition to make street harassment a crime in the UK. If you feel strongly about protecting women, please click the link below to sign it.</span></span></div><div style="color: black; font-family: Times;"><span style="color: #1d2129; font-family: verdana;"><span><br /></span></span></div><div style="color: black; font-family: Times; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #1d2129; font-family: verdana;"><span><a href="https://www.change.org/p/make-public-sexual-harassment-a-criminal-offence-in-the-uk?utm_source=grow&utm_medium=media&use_react=false" target="_blank">Make public sexual harassment a criminal offence in the UK</a></span></span></div><div style="color: black; font-family: Times; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #1d2129; font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><br /><div><span style="color: #1d2129; font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><p style="border: 0px; font-family: "EB Garamond", serif; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: center; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: 0px; 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font-size: 15.73px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: 0px; font-family: verdana; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"></span></span></span></div></div>Grace Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00913082469556472313noreply@blogger.com4Birmingham, UK52.486242999999988 -1.89040124.176009163821142 -37.046651 80.79647683617884 33.265849tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598380277625863054.post-46932727590517683972021-03-02T18:44:00.012+00:002022-03-18T08:14:18.919+00:00THE ULTIMATE BRUMMIE MOTHER'S DAY GIFT GUIDE<h3 style="text-align: justify;"><b><span style="font-family: verdana;">This year Mother's Day falls on the 27th of March, so if you haven't got that special lady a gift just yet, you'd better act fast! But what do you get the most influential woman in your life? Well if you're from Birmingham, I already know one thing you're definitely going to be hunting down this March - a "Mom" card. We don't do "Mum", "Mam" or "Mother" here!</span></b></h3><p style="text-align: justify;"><b><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></b></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kVDbqfYsduw/YD35enuL_WI/AAAAAAAAJKc/de87Zaoyx6ADs7ScVZ2HH9YWjDW7qS-KQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/GRACEBEE%2BBIRMINGHAM%2BINDPENDENTS%2BMOTHERS%2BDAY%2BGIFT%2BGUIDE.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="A selection of cards are gifts from small Birmingham businesses" border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kVDbqfYsduw/YD35enuL_WI/AAAAAAAAJKc/de87Zaoyx6ADs7ScVZ2HH9YWjDW7qS-KQCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/GRACEBEE%2BBIRMINGHAM%2BINDPENDENTS%2BMOTHERS%2BDAY%2BGIFT%2BGUIDE.jpg" title="GRACEBEE THE ULTIMATE BRUMMIE MOTHER'S DAY GIFT GUIDE" /></a></b></div><b><br /></b><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I'll also assume (because you're reading this gift guide) that you're a good Brummie who is looking to support some great Birmingham businesses this Mother's Day, so I'll try to help you out the best I can!</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I've popped together a list of fantastic Birmingham independent's supplying all of the things your Mom could possibly want. From flowers arranged by born and bred Brummies to bevs brewed right here in the second city, I'd like to think I've got it all covered!</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><u><br /></u></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><u><b>Oh and I've even tracked down a couple of Mom cards too!</b></u> You're welcome!</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><h2 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><i>So here it is, my ultimate Brummie Mothers Day Gift Guide...</i></b></span></h2><div><br /></div><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><br /></b></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><br /></b></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;"><u>Plants and flowers</u></span></b></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></b></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #f2a7bb; font-family: verdana;"><b>Jungle Houseplants</b></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Birmingham based houseplant shop with delivery across the UK. Gifts, greetings cards, and gift cards are also available. </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i><u><a href="https://jungle-houseplants.co.uk/" target="_blank">Visit the online shop here</a></u></i></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #f2a7bb; font-family: verdana;"><b>Isherwood & Co</b></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Florist and houseplant shop based in beauty Bournville in south Birmingham. Mother's day bouquets, gifts, and cards available to order.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: #ffe599; font-family: verdana;">Get 10% off all cut flowers online until 26th March with code GRACE10.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i><u><a href="https://isherwoodandco.com/" target="_blank">Visit the online shop here</a></u></i></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YycoPJtUGgc/YD5Bq3qGzFI/AAAAAAAAJK4/cwmnnNARGkgi3rCYqczQrCi7AZ7xEWbYQCLcBGAsYHQ/s682/154777090_3019691141597354_1829894908681445161_n.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="A bouquet of mixed flower from a small birmingham business" border="0" data-original-height="448" data-original-width="682" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YycoPJtUGgc/YD5Bq3qGzFI/AAAAAAAAJK4/cwmnnNARGkgi3rCYqczQrCi7AZ7xEWbYQCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/154777090_3019691141597354_1829894908681445161_n.jpg" title="GRACEBEE THE ULTIMATE BRUMMIE MOTHER'S DAY GIFT GUIDE" /></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><div style="text-align: center;">Isherwood & Co - Based in Stirchley</div></span><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #f2a7bb; font-family: verdana;"><b>Easy Plants</b></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Houseplants, garden plants, artificial plants and more, all available for delivery across the UK.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i><u><a href="https://www.easy-plants.co.uk/" target="_blank">Visit the online shop here</a></u></i></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="color: #f2a7bb;"><b>Urban Design Flowers</b></span></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Hall Green based florist offering bouquets, gifts, cards, balloons, and more. </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i><u><a href="https://www.urbandesignflowers.co.uk/" target="_blank">Visit the online shop here</a></u></i></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #f2a7bb; font-family: verdana;"><b>Petals of Piccadilly</b></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">A boutique florist based in Piccadilly Arcade in Birmingham City Centre.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i><u><a href="https://www.petalsofpiccadilly.co.uk/" target="_blank">Visit the online shop here</a></u></i></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-71hvltyJxeo/YD6ADhPXFKI/AAAAAAAAJLo/ZNucq_MQH4EW_NDjEHEXbm5Z9cTTNfGewCLcBGAsYHQ/s1280/117035686_301204134657505_653887779565466601_o.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="A bouquet of yellow flowers" border="0" data-original-height="940" data-original-width="1280" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-71hvltyJxeo/YD6ADhPXFKI/AAAAAAAAJLo/ZNucq_MQH4EW_NDjEHEXbm5Z9cTTNfGewCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/117035686_301204134657505_653887779565466601_o.jpg" title="GRACEBEE THE ULTIMATE BRUMMIE MOTHER'S DAY GIFT GUIDE" /></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><div style="text-align: center;">Flowers at Moor Street</div></span><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #f2a7bb; font-family: verdana;"><b>Flowers at Moor Street </b></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Fresh flowers, house plants, and gifts available to buy online or from Moor Street Station.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i><u><a href="https://www.flowersatmoorstreet.co.uk/" target="_blank">Visit the online shop here</a></u></i></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;"><u>Health and beauty</u></span></b></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></b></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #ffabd2; font-family: verdana;"><b>Aura-Lutus Beauty</b></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">A vegan and cruelty free makeup brand based right here in Birmingham.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><i><u><a href="https://www.aura-lotus.co.uk/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Visit the online shop here</span> </a></u></i></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #f2a7bb; font-family: verdana;"><b>Harvest Skincare </b></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">An independant skincare company based in Kings Heath. Facials, massages, and others treatments are also available.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i><u><a href="https://harvestskincare.co/" target="_blank">Visit the online shop here</a></u></i></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2SjEeGvuPno/YD36bMupx-I/AAAAAAAAJKo/a7-jP-_FrREuEmqavcD6XiifCJT1BJNvQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1438/154758184_5006406622763399_7500057213740946905_o.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="A selection of bottles and jars filled with beauty products from Harvest skincare" border="0" data-original-height="964" data-original-width="1438" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2SjEeGvuPno/YD36bMupx-I/AAAAAAAAJKo/a7-jP-_FrREuEmqavcD6XiifCJT1BJNvQCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/154758184_5006406622763399_7500057213740946905_o.jpg" title="GRACEBEE THE ULTIMATE BRUMMIE MOTHER'S DAY GIFT GUIDE" /></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Harvest Skincare - Based in Kings Heath in South Birmingham</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div></span><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #f2a7bb; font-family: verdana;"><b>Shakina Spa </b></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Dry Spa in the centre of Birmingham. Treatments, gift vouchers, and spa products available.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i><u><a href="https://shakina.co.uk/" target="_blank">Visit the online shop here</a></u></i></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #f2a7bb; font-family: verdana;"><b>Moor Hall Hotel & Spa </b></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Spa hotel based in Sutton Coldfield. Treatments and gift vouchers available. </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i><u><a href="https://www.moorhallhotel.co.uk/" target="_blank">Visit the online shop here</a></u></i></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;"><u>Clothes, jewellery, and accessories</u></span></b></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: verdana;"> </span></b></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #f2a7bb; font-family: verdana;"><b>Urban Village Vintage </b></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Vintage clothes, accessories, books, and records.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i><u><a href="https://www.urban-village.co.uk/" target="_blank">Visit the online shop here</a></u></i></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #f2a7bb; font-family: verdana;"><b>People</b></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Clothes, accessories, homeware and more. </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i><u><a href="https://www.thepeopleshop.co.uk/" target="_blank">Visit the online shop here</a></u></i></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LEB2e7PLaOc/YD5CwHzEmOI/AAAAAAAAJLI/-rOPZOx--O4UdEtgsqI45nsznYTmMe3fgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1500/IMG_4650.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="A pair of forget me not earrings" border="0" data-original-height="1058" data-original-width="1500" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LEB2e7PLaOc/YD5CwHzEmOI/AAAAAAAAJLI/-rOPZOx--O4UdEtgsqI45nsznYTmMe3fgCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/IMG_4650.jpg" title="GRACEBEE THE ULTIMATE BRUMMIE MOTHER'S DAY GIFT GUIDE" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">Working Clasp</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #f2a7bb; font-family: verdana;"><b>Working Clasp </b></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Laser cut jewellery, DIY craft kits, and workshops available.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i><u><a href="https://www.workingclasp.com/show-all" target="_blank">Visit the online shop here</a></u></i></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #f2a7bb; font-family: verdana;"><b>A Typical Thing </b></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Minimal recycled silver jewellery. Designed and made in Brum.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i><u><a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/Atypicalthing?ref=simple-shop-header-name&listing_id=710114956" target="_blank">Visit the online shop here</a></u></i></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-X_yApdHSok0/YD6AkekVBPI/AAAAAAAAJLw/sKUwz3EcMbcGvP0imYjXh50UcMzz1EfJwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1184/Screen%2BShot%2B2021-03-02%2Bat%2B07.52.23.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="A gold sycamore seed necklace" border="0" data-original-height="770" data-original-width="1184" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-X_yApdHSok0/YD6AkekVBPI/AAAAAAAAJLw/sKUwz3EcMbcGvP0imYjXh50UcMzz1EfJwCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/Screen%2BShot%2B2021-03-02%2Bat%2B07.52.23.png" title="GRACEBEE THE ULTIMATE BRUMMIE MOTHER'S DAY GIFT GUIDE" /></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><div style="text-align: center;">Hannah Kyrikou Jewellery</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></span><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #f2a7bb; font-family: verdana;"><b>Hannah Kyriakou jewellery </b></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Botanical inspired jewellery handmade in Birmingham's world famous Jewellery Quarter.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i><u><a href="https://hannahkyriakou.com/collections" target="_blank">Visit the online shop here</a></u></i></span></p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;"><u>Food and drink</u></span></b></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #f2a7bb; font-family: verdana;"><b>The Early Bird Bakery</b></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Independent bakery based in Kings Heath. Cakes, Bruch, and gift Vouchers available. </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i><u><a href="https://theearlybirdbakery.co.uk/" target="_blank">Visit the online shop here</a></u></i></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-owFd0gXrBfw/YD5EQB2sXhI/AAAAAAAAJLY/REU2NuT4tUwBNtZ5Lc2qOWJrXgTxzCagQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1080/123662220_2747471138824474_5298359680634616514_o.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="A selection of cakes from Early Bird Bakery in Birmingham" border="0" data-original-height="814" data-original-width="1080" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-owFd0gXrBfw/YD5EQB2sXhI/AAAAAAAAJLY/REU2NuT4tUwBNtZ5Lc2qOWJrXgTxzCagQCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/123662220_2747471138824474_5298359680634616514_o.jpg" title="GRACEBEE THE ULTIMATE BRUMMIE MOTHER'S DAY GIFT GUIDE" /></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><div style="text-align: center;">Early Bird Bakery - Based in Kings Heath</div></span><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #f2a7bb; font-family: verdana;"><b>Three Church Road </b></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Restaurant and bistro based in Edgbaston. Mothers Day Afternoon Tea available.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i><u><a href="https://www.threechurchroad.co.uk/" target="_blank">Visit the online shop here</a></u></i></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1XTIG6qz8iw/YD36qvYM-xI/AAAAAAAAJKw/XKDY0H_YZAo8fBTYUVmZGBj1OrDBNkElQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1192/Screen%2BShot%2B2021-03-02%2Bat%2B07.44.43.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="A cocktail from Pineapple Club in Birmingham City Centre" border="0" data-original-height="798" data-original-width="1192" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1XTIG6qz8iw/YD36qvYM-xI/AAAAAAAAJKw/XKDY0H_YZAo8fBTYUVmZGBj1OrDBNkElQCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/Screen%2BShot%2B2021-03-02%2Bat%2B07.44.43.png" title="GRACEBEE THE ULTIMATE BRUMMIE MOTHER'S DAY GIFT GUIDE" /></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><div style="text-align: center;">Pineapple Club - A new City Centre Cocktail Bar</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></span><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #f2a7bb; font-family: verdana;"><b>Pineapple Club</b></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">A new Birmingham based cocktail bar. Gift vouchers and Pre made cocktails available for delivery. </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i><u><a href="https://www.pineapplebrum.co.uk/" target="_blank">Visit the online shop here</a></u></i></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #f2a7bb; font-family: verdana;"><b>Grace + James</b></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Kings Heath based shop and deli selling Wine, cheese, hampers and more.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i><u><a href="https://graceandjames.xyz/" target="_blank">Visit the online shop here</a></u></i></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lOP1LlzKI60/YD5FCL2cD7I/AAAAAAAAJLg/yyWBeD3P6xUj5CEImhkmoX_WVxIkjVs5gCLcBGAsYHQ/s1235/123136839_839693979902302_2415205444591273223_o.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="A selection of cheeses available at Grace + James in South Birmingham" border="0" data-original-height="874" data-original-width="1235" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lOP1LlzKI60/YD5FCL2cD7I/AAAAAAAAJLg/yyWBeD3P6xUj5CEImhkmoX_WVxIkjVs5gCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/123136839_839693979902302_2415205444591273223_o.jpg" title="GRACEBEE THE ULTIMATE BRUMMIE MOTHER'S DAY GIFT GUIDE" /></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><div style="text-align: center;">Grace + James</div></span><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #f2a7bb; font-family: verdana;"><b>Loki Wines</b></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Natural wines and gift cards available.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i><u><a href="https://www.lokiwine.co.uk/" target="_blank">Visit the online shop here</a></u></i></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;"><u>Cards, gifts, and wrapping</u></span></b></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></b></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #f2a7bb; font-family: verdana;"><b>Folks Like These</b></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Stationary, books, greetings cards and more.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i><u><a href="https://www.folklikethese.co.uk/collections/mothers-day" target="_blank">Visit the online shop here</a></u></i></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #f2a7bb; font-family: verdana;"><b>You Got This Club</b></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Funky cards, gifts, hampers, and more.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i><u><a href="https://yougotthisclub.com/" target="_blank">Visit the online shop here</a></u></i></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #f2a7bb; font-family: verdana;"><b>Rachel Alice Art</b></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Greetings cards and prints. <u>"Mom" cards available!</u></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><u><br /></u></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><u><i><a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/963910051/mothers-day-card-love-you-mum-mom-a6?ref=shop_home_active_1&frs=1&crt=1" target="_blank">Visit the online shop here</a></i></u></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><u><br /></u></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UivN-qMyQFE/YD6DJz5qntI/AAAAAAAAJL8/_P3-sP10E94I_x8nQGyIrWswatZ9ddg8gCLcBGAsYHQ/s1588/il_1588xN.2876290334_6bkf.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="A mothers day card showing a hand drawn bouquet with the word "mom" on the gift tag" border="0" data-original-height="1112" data-original-width="1588" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UivN-qMyQFE/YD6DJz5qntI/AAAAAAAAJL8/_P3-sP10E94I_x8nQGyIrWswatZ9ddg8gCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/il_1588xN.2876290334_6bkf.jpg" title="GRACEBEE THE ULTIMATE BRUMMIE MOTHER'S DAY GIFT GUIDE" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Rachel Alice Art</span></div><u><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></u></span><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #f2a7bb; font-family: verdana;"><b>Marenzo Designs</b></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Cards, stickers, wine labels, and more. <u>"Mom" cards available!</u></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><u><i><a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/MarenzoDesigns?ref=simple-shop-header-name&listing_id=580563192" target="_blank">Visit the online shop here</a></i></u></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #f2a7bb; font-family: verdana;"><b>Baby Aid Birmingham</b></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">A Brummie charity selling mothers day cards to help families with young children. <u>"Mom" cards available!</u></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i><u><a href="https://www.babyaidbirmingham.co.uk/shop" target="_blank">Visit the online shop here</a></u></i></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mqEuWzIAk8w/YD6C_QO-wvI/AAAAAAAAJL4/ogfgSmcbeN0pZ3XNUXeVdk1g9mgPBIixwCLcBGAsYHQ/s794/il_794xN.2908853484_pyr0.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="A greetings card with the text "Mom you're bostin!"" border="0" data-original-height="602" data-original-width="794" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mqEuWzIAk8w/YD6C_QO-wvI/AAAAAAAAJL4/ogfgSmcbeN0pZ3XNUXeVdk1g9mgPBIixwCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/il_794xN.2908853484_pyr0.jpg" title="GRACEBEE THE ULTIMATE BRUMMIE MOTHER'S DAY GIFT GUIDE" /></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><div style="text-align: center;">Cards By Banks</div></span><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></span><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #f2a7bb; font-family: verdana;"><b>Cards By Banks</b></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Fun Brummie greetings cards. <u>"Mom" cards available!</u></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><u><br /></u></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><u><i><a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/CardsByBanks" target="_blank">Visit the online shop here</a></i></u></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><u><br /></u></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #ffb5d8; font-family: verdana;"><b>Blooming Heck</b></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #ffb5d8; font-family: verdana;"><u><br /></u></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Plantable cards which bloom into flowers. <u>"Mom" cards available!</u></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><u><br /></u></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://bloomingheck.co.uk/" target="_blank">Visit the online shop here</a></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://bloomingheck.co.uk/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></a></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">So with all these fantastic Birmingham Businesses selling all kinds of cards and gifts, I'm sure you'll be able to pick up a thing or two for your Mom this Mother's Day whilst also supporting some great independent sellers!</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Let me know if you've grabbed any goodies from the businesses lifted above, and if you think I've missed off any fab Brummie brands give me a shout in the comments!</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"> <span style="background-color: white; text-align: center;">Thanks for reading!</span></span></p><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: center; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: center; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; 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Around <b>2 billion</b> people celebrate Christmas each year so it's no surprise that the film industry capitalises on this and churn out tonnes of festive movies!</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">But what if you're a bit of a Grinch when it comes to watching well, the Grinch? What if the thought of seeing Home Alone <i>again</i> has you running for the snow covered hills? What if <u>actually</u> you don't give a shit about <u>love</u>? Well do I have just the thing for you!</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZBAGRcGrAFc/X-PNbjcVicI/AAAAAAAAJI8/Evbh4lHBix498gxhs4j8R3KDhM5GLzOjQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/GRACEBEE%2B55%2BFEEL%2BGOOD%2BFILMS%2BTO%2BWATCH%2BOVER%2BTHE%2BFESTIVE%2BSEASON%2BTHAT%2BAREN%2527T%2BABOUT%2BCHRISTMAS.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="GRACE IS WEARING A RED CHRISTMAS JUMPER WITH SEQUIN TEXT THAT READS "HOW ABOUT SNOW?'" border="0" data-original-height="1223" data-original-width="2048" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZBAGRcGrAFc/X-PNbjcVicI/AAAAAAAAJI8/Evbh4lHBix498gxhs4j8R3KDhM5GLzOjQCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/GRACEBEE%2B55%2BFEEL%2BGOOD%2BFILMS%2BTO%2BWATCH%2BOVER%2BTHE%2BFESTIVE%2BSEASON%2BTHAT%2BAREN%2527T%2BABOUT%2BCHRISTMAS.jpg" title="55 FEEL GOOD FILMS TO WATCH OVER THE FESTIVE SEASON THAT AREN'T ABOUT CHRISTMAS" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Most people enjoy watching a film or seven over the Christmas break but not everyone wants to watch yet another Santa saturated movie, and guess what? You don't have to!</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><h1 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Here are <u>55</u> feel good films to watch over the festive season that <u>aren't</u> about Christmas!</span></h1><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><h3 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><u><br /></u></span></h3><h3 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><u>Romance Films</u> <span style="font-weight: normal;">(that won't include any Christmas proposals or festive weddings)</span></span></h3><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">- Holiday In The Wild</span></p><p><span style="color: #666666; font-family: verdana;">- Ibiza</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">- Blended </span></p><p><span style="color: #666666; font-family: verdana;">- About Time</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">- 13 Going On 30</span></p><p><span style="color: #666666; font-family: verdana;">- Notting Hill</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">- Chalet Girl</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><h3 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><u>Comedy Films</u> <span style="font-weight: normal;">(with zero festive cheer)</span></span></h3><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><br /></span></span></div><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">- The Hustle</span></p><p><span style="color: #666666; font-family: verdana;">- The Hangover, The Hangover Part II, The Hangover Part III</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">- Forgetting Sarah Marshall </span></p><p><span style="color: #666666; font-family: verdana;">- White Chicks</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">- We're The Millers </span></p><p><span style="color: #666666; font-family: verdana;">- Bad Moms</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><h3 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Musicals <span style="font-weight: normal;">(without an ounce of Christmas spirit)</span></span></h3><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><br /></span></span></div><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">- Mamma Mia & Mamma Mia Here We Go Again</span></p><p><span style="color: #666666; font-family: verdana;">- The Greatest Showman</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">- Across The Universe </span></p><p><span style="color: #666666; font-family: verdana;">- Eurovision Song Contest: The Story Of Fire Saga</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">- Yesterday </span></p><p><span style="color: #666666; font-family: verdana;">- Sunshine On Leith</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><h3 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></h3><h3 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Quirky Films <span style="font-weight: normal;">(that probably won't feature any reindeer)</span> </span></h3><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">- Mr Roosevelt</span></p><p><span style="color: #666666; font-family: verdana;">- Nick & Norah's Infinite Playlist </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">- Little Miss Sunshine </span></p><p><span style="color: #666666; font-family: verdana;">- The Runaways</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">- The Fundamentals Of Caring </span></p><p><span style="color: #666666; font-family: verdana;">- The Breaker Uppers</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">- Safety Not Guaranteed </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><h3 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Coming Of Age Films <span style="font-weight: normal;">(that aren't about Christmas)</span></span></h3><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><br /></span></span></div><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">- Sierra Burgess Is a Loser </span></p><p><span style="color: #666666; font-family: verdana;">- To All The Boys I've Loved Before & To All The Boys: PS I Still Love You</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">- Angus Thongs & Perfect Snogging </span></p><p><span style="color: #666666; font-family: verdana;">- Lady Bird </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">- Clueless </span></p><p><span style="color: #666666; font-family: verdana;">- Wild Child</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">- Sisterhood Of The Travelling Pants</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><h3 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></h3><h3 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Animated / Disney Films <span style="font-weight: normal;">(that might feature a snowman or two, sorry!)</span></span></h3><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><br /></span></span></div><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">- Frozen & Frozen 2</span></p><p><span style="color: #666666; font-family: verdana;">- Madagascar, Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa, Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">- The Jungle Book</span></p><p><span style="color: #666666; font-family: verdana;">- Flushed Away</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">- The Little Mermaid & The Little Mermaid II: Return To The Sea</span></p><p><span style="color: #666666; font-family: verdana;">- Monsters Inc</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">- Shrek, Shrek 2, Shrek The Third, Shrek Forever After</span></p><p><span style="color: #666666; font-family: verdana;">- The Lion King, The Lion King 2: Simba's Pride, The Lion King 1 1/2</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">- Aristocats </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><h4 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">So those are 55 of the best feel good films to watch over the festive season that <b>aren't</b> about Christmas!</span></h4><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">What will you be watching this year? Are festive films your guilty pleasure, or will you be opting for an anti Christmas movie instead? Whatever you decide I hope you have a fab Xmas and a wonderful life </span> 😉</p><p><br /></p><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; font-family: "EB Garamond", serif; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: center; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: 0px; font-family: verdana; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Thanks for reading!</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; font-family: "EB Garamond", serif; margin: 0px; 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margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><br /></div></div></div></div>Grace Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00913082469556472313noreply@blogger.com1Birmingham, UK52.486242999999988 -1.89040124.176009163821142 -37.046651 80.79647683617884 33.265849tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598380277625863054.post-88855736028849524752020-12-11T10:02:00.003+00:002021-12-13T18:20:11.239+00:00INDEPENDENT BIRMINGHAM BUSINESSES TO SUPPORT THIS CHRISTMAS<div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">It's </span><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: xx-small;">almost</span><span style="font-family: verdana;"> the most wonderful time of the year!! The German Market is back on Birmingham's streets this year, the Christmas spirit is alive and well in in our city and the shops are as busy as ever. </span><u style="font-family: verdana;">But whilst you're dashing around Brum picking up another box of chocolates, and a crate of generic beers, take a moment to think about the independent Birmingham businesses you could support this Christmas instead.</u></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-decoration-line: underline;"><br /></span></div></span><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><u><b>This year more than ever smaller businesses in Birmingham need your help to stay afloat.</b></u></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><u><b><br /></b></u></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><u><b><br /></b></u></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><u><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XrpeXx4YRPM/X9EvrF7mZjI/AAAAAAAAJIE/EfPBXyE25hUW5zAY7fb79QRHAj4RwnfpQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/GRACEBEE%2BBIRMINGHAM%2BBUSINESSES%2B%2B.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="A selection of good from birmingham businesses" border="0" data-original-height="1350" data-original-width="2048" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XrpeXx4YRPM/X9EvrF7mZjI/AAAAAAAAJIE/EfPBXyE25hUW5zAY7fb79QRHAj4RwnfpQCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/GRACEBEE%2BBIRMINGHAM%2BBUSINESSES%2B%2B.jpg" title="SMALL BIRMINGHAM BUSINESSES TO SUPPORT THIS CHRISTMAS" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></u></div></span><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div style="text-align: justify;">From Fresh plants and flowers, to handmade jewellery, and even art, our fellow Brummies have a bit of everything on offer, so move away from Amazon and start shopping local!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div></span><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div></span><span style="font-family: verdana;"><h2 style="text-align: justify;">I've popped together a list of independent Birmingham businesses you can support this Christmas...</h2><div style="text-align: justify;"><u><br /></u></div></span><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div></span><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">- Home & Gifts -</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></span><div style="text-align: justify;"><b style="font-family: verdana;"><u><span style="color: #666666;"><br /></span></u></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b style="font-family: verdana;"><u><span style="color: #f2a7bb; font-size: large;">Honeybee Home</span></u></b></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><u><br /></u></b></div></span><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div style="text-align: justify;">Beautiful hand picked home accessories, gifts, and more. Prices from only £3 and free delivery over £20. </div></span><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: 700; text-decoration-line: underline;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><u><i><a href="https://www.honeybeehome.co.uk/" target="_blank">Visit Honeybee home's online shop</a></i></u></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><u><br /></u></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><u><br /></u></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zRmZa9dHnbk/X9EG-KOJVZI/AAAAAAAAJH4/_Tegui7d12IYsRyB7eEiUfPfNW1Xanw9wCLcBGAsYHQ/s1711/GRACEBEE%2BSMALL%2BBIRMINGHAM%2BBUSINESSES%2BHONEYBEE%2BHOME%2B.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Drinks mats with leopards and large plant leaves printed on them." border="0" data-original-height="1211" data-original-width="1711" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zRmZa9dHnbk/X9EG-KOJVZI/AAAAAAAAJH4/_Tegui7d12IYsRyB7eEiUfPfNW1Xanw9wCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/GRACEBEE%2BSMALL%2BBIRMINGHAM%2BBUSINESSES%2BHONEYBEE%2BHOME%2B.jpg" title="SMALL BIRMINGHAM BUSINESSES TO SUPPORT THIS CHRISTMAS" /></a></div><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: 700; text-decoration-line: underline;"><br /></span></div></span><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><u><span style="color: #f2a7bb; font-size: large;">Niloh Candles</span></u></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><u><br /></u></b></div></span><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div style="text-align: justify;">Hand poured goddess candles which come in two sizes and multiple shades. Candles from £30 with free UK shipping.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><u><i><a href="https://www.nilohcandles.com/" target="_blank">Visit Niloh Candles online shop</a></i></u></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><u><br /></u></b></div></span><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: 700; text-decoration-line: underline;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4TrcADHtj38/X9DvH_WH38I/AAAAAAAAJF0/WjnXwv6jJ_cgh5LMOAYxc_k2caMNdTeLQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1412/GRACEBEE%2BSMALL%2BBIRMINGHAM%2BBUSINESSES%2BNILOH%2BCANDLES%2B.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Niloh wax candles in the shapes on womens bodies." border="0" data-original-height="932" data-original-width="1412" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4TrcADHtj38/X9DvH_WH38I/AAAAAAAAJF0/WjnXwv6jJ_cgh5LMOAYxc_k2caMNdTeLQCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/GRACEBEE%2BSMALL%2BBIRMINGHAM%2BBUSINESSES%2BNILOH%2BCANDLES%2B.jpg" title="SMALL BIRMINGHAM BUSINESSES TO SUPPORT THIS CHRISTMAS" /></a></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana; text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><u><br class="Apple-interchange-newline" /><span style="color: #f2a7bb; font-size: large;">Inspired By Lauren</span></u></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><u><br /></u></b></div></span><span style="font-family: verdana; text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: justify;">Handmade Wax Melts created right here in Birmingham. Prices start from £1!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><i><u><a href="http://www.inspiredbylauren.co.uk/" target="_blank">Visit Inspired By Lauren's online shop</a></u></i></b></div></span></div></span><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: 700; text-decoration-line: underline;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: 700; text-decoration-line: underline;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: 700; text-decoration-line: underline;"><br /></span></div></span><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><u><span style="color: #f2a7bb; font-size: large;">Isherwood And Co</span></u></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><u><br /></u></b></div></span><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div style="text-align: justify;">Based in Bournville South Birmingham, Isherwood is an independent florist. From beautiful bouquets to popular houseplants, you're really spoilt for choice here. Local delivery available. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><i><u><a href="https://www.isherwoodandco.com/" target="_blank">Visit Isherwood's online shop</a></u></i></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-k0v8p4xC3ko/X9DxoGVdJtI/AAAAAAAAJGM/D_t_nzX0H54E58n-30ewznqL7-K6v0MrQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1536/GRACEBEE%2BSMALL%2BBIRMINGHAM%2BBUSINESSES%2BISHERWOOD%2B.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="A bunch of flowers created by Isherwood" border="0" data-original-height="935" data-original-width="1536" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-k0v8p4xC3ko/X9DxoGVdJtI/AAAAAAAAJGM/D_t_nzX0H54E58n-30ewznqL7-K6v0MrQCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/GRACEBEE%2BSMALL%2BBIRMINGHAM%2BBUSINESSES%2BISHERWOOD%2B.jpg" title="SMALL BIRMINGHAM BUSINESSES TO SUPPORT THIS CHRISTMAS" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana; text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><u><span style="color: #f2a7bb; font-size: large;">Jungle Houseplants</span></u></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><u><br /></u></b></div></span><span style="font-family: verdana; text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: justify;">Birmingham based houseplant shop offering plants, pots, and gift cards. In their online shop you'll find everything a Brummie plant lover could want with free delivery to many Birmingham postcodes.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><i><u><a href="https://jungle-houseplants.co.uk/" target="_blank">Visit Jungle Houseplants online shop</a></u></i></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #f2a7bb; font-size: large;"><b><u>Centenary Lounge </u></b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Luxury hampers, crockery, gifts & more! Prices from £3.95.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><i><u><a href="https://centenarylounge.com/shop/" target="_blank"><b>Visit Centenary Lounge online shop</b></a></u></i></div></span></div></span><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: 700; text-decoration-line: underline;"><br /></span></div></span><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><u><span style="color: #f2a7bb; font-size: large;">The Crafty Brum</span></u></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><u><br /></u></b></div></span><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div style="text-align: justify;">Hand Painted Artwork and prints and Christmas gifts featuring some of Birmingham's most famous landmarks and more. Prices from £20.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><i><a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/TheCraftyBrum" target="_blank">Visit The Crafty Brum's online shop</a></i></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9PF3GLsUnSg/X9M60KVozII/AAAAAAAAJIc/90wIKacrdRsQJuGhsEMHax2ap6aNXmN3ACLcBGAsYHQ/s960/GRACEBEE%2BSMALL%2BBIRMINGHAM%2BBUSINESSES%2BCRAFTY%2BBRUM%2B.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="ARTWORK BY THE CRAFTY BRUM SHOWING THE BIRMINGHAM BOTANICAL GARDENS" border="0" data-original-height="651" data-original-width="960" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9PF3GLsUnSg/X9M60KVozII/AAAAAAAAJIc/90wIKacrdRsQJuGhsEMHax2ap6aNXmN3ACLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/GRACEBEE%2BSMALL%2BBIRMINGHAM%2BBUSINESSES%2BCRAFTY%2BBRUM%2B.jpg" title="INDEPENDENT BIRMINGHAM BUSINESSES TO SUPPORT THIS CHRISTMAS" /></a></div><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div></span><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-large;">- Food & Drink -</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;"><br /></span></b></div></b><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: 700; text-decoration-line: underline;"><br /></span></div></span><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><u><span style="color: #f2a7bb; font-size: large;">1000 Trades Distillery</span></u></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><u><br /></u></b></div></span><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div style="text-align: justify;">A Birmingham based distillery offering spirits and hand sanitizer! Drink prices start from £34.49</div></span><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><i><u><a href="https://www.1000trades.co.uk/" target="_blank">Visit 1000 Trades Distillery online shop</a></u></i></b></div></span><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: 700; text-decoration-line: underline;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: 700; text-decoration-line: underline;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: 700; text-decoration-line: underline;"><br /></span></div></span><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><u><span style="color: #f2a7bb; font-size: large;">Birmingham Brewing Co.</span></u></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><u><br /></u></b></div></span><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div style="text-align: justify;">Locally brewed beers and merchandise. From £5 and free delivery to selected B postcodes.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><i><a href="https://www.birminghambrewingcompany.co.uk/" target="_blank">Visit Birmingham Brewing Co. online shop</a></i></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-O4xfd4ipMp8/X9DzYBqNKfI/AAAAAAAAJGY/EdrPOaMdhWUmcW8BtUxbqaMkLsp9LFRzwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1553/GRACEBEE%2BSMALL%2BBIRMINGHAM%2BBUSINESSES%2BBIRMINGHAM%2BBREWING%2BCO.%2B.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="A selection of beers from Birmingham Brewing." border="0" data-original-height="752" data-original-width="1553" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-O4xfd4ipMp8/X9DzYBqNKfI/AAAAAAAAJGY/EdrPOaMdhWUmcW8BtUxbqaMkLsp9LFRzwCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/GRACEBEE%2BSMALL%2BBIRMINGHAM%2BBUSINESSES%2BBIRMINGHAM%2BBREWING%2BCO.%2B.jpg" title="SMALL BIRMINGHAM BUSINESSES TO SUPPORT THIS CHRISTMAS" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div></span><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><u><span style="color: #f2a7bb; font-size: large;">Tilt</span></u></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><u><br /></u></b></div></span><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div style="text-align: justify;">World beer & merchandise. Delivery and collection available.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><i><u><a href="https://tiltbrum.com/" target="_blank">Visit Tilt Birmingham online shop</a></u></i></b></div></span><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: 700; text-decoration-line: underline;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: 700; text-decoration-line: underline;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: 700; text-decoration-line: underline;"><br /></span></div></span><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><u><span style="color: #f2a7bb; font-size: large;">Attic Brew</span></u></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><u><br /></u></b></div></span><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div style="text-align: justify;">Locally brewed beer and merchandise. Free delivery to selected Birmingham postcodes.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><i><u><a href="https://atticbrewco.com/" target="_blank">Visit Attic Brew's online shop</a></u></i></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div></span><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: 700; text-decoration-line: underline;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BJ4OK7VVLag/X9D0SNnA-tI/AAAAAAAAJGg/ukJbqCsAX3kyE1RKcsVQZZUZQwLmFErwgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1403/GRACEBEE%2BSMALL%2BBIRMINGHAM%2BBUSINESSES%2BBIRMINGHAM%2BATTIC%2BBREW%2BCO.%2B.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Two Attic Brew pint glasses" border="0" data-original-height="862" data-original-width="1403" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BJ4OK7VVLag/X9D0SNnA-tI/AAAAAAAAJGg/ukJbqCsAX3kyE1RKcsVQZZUZQwLmFErwgCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/GRACEBEE%2BSMALL%2BBIRMINGHAM%2BBUSINESSES%2BBIRMINGHAM%2BATTIC%2BBREW%2BCO.%2B.jpg" title="SMALL BIRMINGHAM BUSINESSES TO SUPPORT THIS CHRISTMAS" /></a></div></div></span><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: 700; text-decoration-line: underline;"><br /></span></div></span><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><u><span style="color: #f2a7bb; font-size: large;">Miss Macaroon</span></u></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><u><br /></u></b></div></span><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div style="text-align: justify;">Located in Great Western Arcade in Birmingham City centre, Miss Macaroon stocks a range of Macaroon gift boxes. Prices from £15.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><i><u><a href="https://missmacaroon.co.uk/social-enterprise-hampers/?gclid=CjwKCAiAiML-BRAAEiwAuWVggsYhSSXoeOerD8WPKwO6043bZQvyNmBzdpDa6eMdJs24EYGVsvglYxoC4vcQAvD_BwE" target="_blank">Visit Miss Macaroon's online shop</a></u></i></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana; text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><u><br /></u></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><u><br class="Apple-interchange-newline" /><span style="color: #f2a7bb; font-size: large;">Yorks Cafe</span></u></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><u><br /></u></b></div></span><span style="font-family: verdana; text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: justify;">Hand roasted coffee, loose leaf teas, gift sets and monthly subscriptions. Prices from £1.95.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><i><u><a href="https://yorkscoffeeroasters.co.uk/" target="_blank">Visit Yorks Cafe online shop</a></u></i></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bYITYhsvxBM/X9D1cH48hbI/AAAAAAAAJGs/ZHQtkM92tFoZVQCHvC7Wayd33SSWb4y1ACLcBGAsYHQ/s1931/GRACEBEE%2BSMALL%2BBIRMINGHAM%2BBUSINESSES%2BBIRMINGHAM%2BYORKS%2BCAFE%2B.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="A selection of coffee from Yorks Cafe Birmingham" border="0" data-original-height="1020" data-original-width="1931" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bYITYhsvxBM/X9D1cH48hbI/AAAAAAAAJGs/ZHQtkM92tFoZVQCHvC7Wayd33SSWb4y1ACLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/GRACEBEE%2BSMALL%2BBIRMINGHAM%2BBUSINESSES%2BBIRMINGHAM%2BYORKS%2BCAFE%2B.jpg" title="SMALL BIRMINGHAM BUSINESSES TO SUPPORT THIS CHRISTMAS" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div></span><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div></span><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-large;">- Clothing & Accessories -</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></b><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div></span><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div></span><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: 700; text-decoration-line: underline;"><br /></span></div></span><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><u><span style="color: #f2a7bb; font-size: large;">Punks And Chancers</span></u></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><u><br /></u></b></div></span><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div style="text-align: justify;">Creators of the iconic YES BAB t-shirt. T-shirts, sweatshirts, and gifts available. Prices from £2.50. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><i><u><a href="https://punksandchancers.co.uk/" target="_blank">Visit Punks And Chancers online shop</a></u></i></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div></span><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-V8ErFx4IMiU/X9D29VUz1RI/AAAAAAAAJG4/zxpWpSd9cTkdwX0br8X31ezbbd9kvK-MQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/GRACEBEE%2BSMALL%2BBIRMINGHAM%2BBUSINESSES%2BBIRMINGHAM%2BPUNKS%2BAND%2BCHANCERS%2B.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="A white t-shirt with the slogan "YES BAB" printed on the front" border="0" data-original-height="1194" data-original-width="2048" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-V8ErFx4IMiU/X9D29VUz1RI/AAAAAAAAJG4/zxpWpSd9cTkdwX0br8X31ezbbd9kvK-MQCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/GRACEBEE%2BSMALL%2BBIRMINGHAM%2BBUSINESSES%2BBIRMINGHAM%2BPUNKS%2BAND%2BCHANCERS%2B.jpg" title="SMALL BIRMINGHAM BUSINESSES TO SUPPORT THIS CHRISTMAS" /></a></div><span style="font-weight: 700; text-decoration-line: underline;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div></span><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><u><span style="color: #f2a7bb; font-size: large;">Bonehead</span></u></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><u><br /></u></b></div></span><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div style="text-align: justify;">Bonehead offers more than just a tasty bite to eat, they also sell t-shirts and merchandise. Prices start from £5.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><i><u><a href="https://www.boneheaduk.com/" target="_blank">Visit Bonehead's online shop</a></u></i></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana; text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><u><span style="color: #f2a7bb; font-size: large;">Lint & Thread</span></u></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><u><br /></u></b></div></span><span style="font-family: verdana; text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: justify;">Beautifully designed and embroidered t-shirts and jumpers from £20.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><i><u><a href="https://www.lintandthread.com/" target="_blank">Visit Lint & Thread's online shop</a></u></i></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div></span></div></span><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vEo-zrcjRJ0/X9D4VN5WyuI/AAAAAAAAJHE/X0gT7qUdiukz0GqHesWKQq36HKP6uPR7QCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/GRACEBEE%2BSMALL%2BBIRMINGHAM%2BBUSINESSES%2BLINT%2BAND%2BTHREAD%2B.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="A selection of embroidered goods made in Birmingham" border="0" data-original-height="1063" data-original-width="2048" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vEo-zrcjRJ0/X9D4VN5WyuI/AAAAAAAAJHE/X0gT7qUdiukz0GqHesWKQq36HKP6uPR7QCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/GRACEBEE%2BSMALL%2BBIRMINGHAM%2BBUSINESSES%2BLINT%2BAND%2BTHREAD%2B.jpg" title="SMALL BIRMINGHAM BUSINESSES TO SUPPORT THIS CHRISTMAS" /></a></div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: 700; text-decoration-line: underline;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: 700; text-decoration-line: underline;"><br /></span></div></span><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><u><span style="color: #f2a7bb; font-size: large;">Printed Weird</span></u></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><u><br /></u></b></div></span><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div style="text-align: justify;">Quirky printed t-shirts, mugs, art, and more. Prices from £3. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><i><u><a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/PrintedWeird?" target="_blank">Visit Printed Weird's online shop</a></u></i></b></div></span><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: 700; text-decoration-line: underline;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: 700; text-decoration-line: underline;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: 700; text-decoration-line: underline;"><br /></span></div></span><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><u><span style="color: #f2a7bb; font-size: large;">Sunset Clays Studio</span></u></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><u><br /></u></b></div></span><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div style="text-align: justify;">Funky Polymer Clay Earrings handmade in Birmingham. Prices from £5.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><i><u><a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/SunsetClaysStudio" target="_blank">Visit Sunset Clays Studio online shop</a></u></i></b></div></span><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: 700; text-decoration-line: underline;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: 700; text-decoration-line: underline;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: 700; text-decoration-line: underline;"><br /></span></div></span><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><u><span style="color: #f2a7bb; font-size: large;">Frilly Industries</span></u></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><u><br /></u></b></div></span><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div style="text-align: justify;">Statement jewellery, laser cut right here in Brum. Prices from £9.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><i><u><a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/FrillyIndustries" target="_blank">Visit Frilly Industries online shop</a></u></i></b></div></span><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MusIp8_WFcU/X9D5ZmnsNBI/AAAAAAAAJHQ/V-AsbOcRh9QF-gZ_Ozq4SzG4PksBAkX1wCLcBGAsYHQ/s1588/GRACEBEE%2BSMALL%2BBIRMINGHAM%2BBUSINESSES%2BFRILLY%2BINDUSTRIES%2B.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="A selection of star shaped laser cut earrings made in Birmingham" border="0" data-original-height="1022" data-original-width="1588" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MusIp8_WFcU/X9D5ZmnsNBI/AAAAAAAAJHQ/V-AsbOcRh9QF-gZ_Ozq4SzG4PksBAkX1wCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/GRACEBEE%2BSMALL%2BBIRMINGHAM%2BBUSINESSES%2BFRILLY%2BINDUSTRIES%2B.jpg" title="SMALL BIRMINGHAM BUSINESSES TO SUPPORT THIS CHRISTMAS" /></a></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>With all these amazing Birmingham businesses to choose from I'm sure you'll be able to find a gift for everyone this year without handing over a penny to big businesses! Happy shopping!</b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Have I missed off your favourite independent Birmingham business? 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margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-size: x-small;"><b>*AD | Gifted - The Cetraben Dermatological cream was gifted to me with no obligation to promote it.</b></span></span></span></div><div style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-size: x-small;"><b>This post also contains affiliate links.</b></span></span></span></div><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">As someone who suffers from moderate to severe eczema, I feel as though I've tried every available cream under the sun. From E45 to Diprobase and even the Lush Dream Cream, I've smothered my sore skin in most of them so by now I have a rough idea of what works for my skin and what doesn't. But in all honesty, my eczema is very temperamental which means I haven't found a cream that consistently works - yet.</span></span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></span></p><h3 style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">So when I was contacted by Cetraben to try out their dermatological cream for problematic, dry, sensitive and eczema-prone skin I needed to give it a go.</span></h3><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">The transition from summer to autumn is when my eczema tends to flare up the most. Add in the fact that right now I'm washing my hands excessively </span><em style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">and </em><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">I'm using hand sanitiser quite often, and I've got a winning combination of things that upset my skin. With all of these factors affecting my skin there really is no better time to put a skincare product to the ultimate test.</span></span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></span></span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #0e101a; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2f2YOLn9zCc/X5K8cMQh1MI/AAAAAAAAJBU/3ib98l6CIikcKXC0zM0fBNZXSXN9jac5wCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/GRACEBEE%2BCETRABEN%2BREVIEW%2B.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="A bottle of 50ml Cetraben sitting on a mirrored tray" border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2f2YOLn9zCc/X5K8cMQh1MI/AAAAAAAAJBU/3ib98l6CIikcKXC0zM0fBNZXSXN9jac5wCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/GRACEBEE%2BCETRABEN%2BREVIEW%2B.jpg" title="GRACEBEE I USED CETRABEN FOR TWO WEEKS, BUT DID IT HELP MY ECZEMA?" /></a></span></div><div style="color: #0e101a; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">A 50ML bottle of Cetraben</span></span></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></span></span><p></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I was gifted the 50ml size product to trial, which from experience I now know lasts roughly 2 weeks when using regularly. I would use the Cetraben cream maybe 2-3 times a day using the full amount of cream produced from one pump. My Eczema does get quite severe as the seasons change so I could have done with using the cream slightly more some days but I was conscious not to use it all up too quickly.</span></span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">The Cetraben Dermatological cream has a very thick consistency, similar to Sudocrem. While the cream does sink into the skin quite a bit, it doesn't rub in completely and leaves a thin shiny layer on the surface. This isn't particularly greasy or uncomfortable, however I'd recommend using the Cetraben cream when you're not planning on doing too much with your hands.</span></span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">As for the price, the 50ml tube of Cetraben retails at around £4.99 so it's not the most expensive eczema cream on the market however I don't think it's the best value either. If you are looking for a product you can travel with then the smaller sized product is ideal, but for everyday use I would recommend going for the 475ml product as this retails at just £12.99, meaning you get a lot more for your moola.</span></span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Xml0_R4awRw/X5K97F7Gz9I/AAAAAAAAJBg/nA8TnA67Rn4_bXiW-EJ88uEu1bLHvJ-_gCLcBGAsYHQ/s2902/GRACEBEE%2BCETRABEN%2BREVIEW%2B2%2B.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Two photos showing both sides of my hands and the visible patches of eczema" border="0" data-original-height="1084" data-original-width="2902" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Xml0_R4awRw/X5K97F7Gz9I/AAAAAAAAJBg/nA8TnA67Rn4_bXiW-EJ88uEu1bLHvJ-_gCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/GRACEBEE%2BCETRABEN%2BREVIEW%2B2%2B.jpg" title="GRACEBEE I USED CETRABEN FOR TWO WEEKS, BUT DID IT HELP MY ECZEMA? CETRABEN REVIEW." /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><div style="text-align: center;">Patches of eczema on my skin on the first day of the trial before using the Cetraben cream</div></span> </span><p></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></span></p><h2 style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">2-week trial using Cetraben</span></span></h2><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">The first day I tried the Cetraben cream Imy eczema wasn't particularly bad, however my skin was still very dry and flaky. On applying the cream I noticed it was fragrance-free which is always a bonus when you have sensitive skin. Although I adore scented products and will use them wherever possible, they aren't always the best thing to be putting on sore skin. Unlike some of my favoured scented moisturisers, Cetraben aims to soothe and protect the skin which is exactly what it did as soon as I started to rub the product in. Although the cream instantly relieved my dry hands, it would take a couple of days for me to see any physical improvements.</span></span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #0e101a; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6dTYXPWqOu8/X5K_zNVoYLI/AAAAAAAAJBs/AO-6Ga183EoLKqNGSaR4iixO0BcLWNF_ACLcBGAsYHQ/s2939/GRACEBEE%2BCETRABEN%2BREVIEW%2B3%2B.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="SHOWING THE PATCHES OF ECZEMA ON MY HANDS AFTER USING CETRABEN FOR 1 WEEK" border="0" data-original-height="1070" data-original-width="2939" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6dTYXPWqOu8/X5K_zNVoYLI/AAAAAAAAJBs/AO-6Ga183EoLKqNGSaR4iixO0BcLWNF_ACLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/GRACEBEE%2BCETRABEN%2BREVIEW%2B3%2B.jpg" title="GRACEBEE I USED CETRABEN FOR TWO WEEKS, BUT DID IT HELP MY ECZEMA? CETRABEN REVIEW." /></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div style="color: #0e101a; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Visible patches of eczema on my skin after using Cetraben for 1 week</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #0e101a;"><br /></span></div></span><p></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">By the end of the first week, I was well on my way to having an eczema flare-up. My skin was less flakey but I had more noticeable sores, splits, and red patches on the palms of my hands. After a few days of using Cetraben, my skin did start to heal, but the change in temperature mixed with my ongoing use of hand sanitizer had clearly taken its toll on my hands. Although I upped my use of Cetraben around this time, it's not uncommon for me to have to call in the big guns and use Hydrocortisone if I cannot control the flare-up. I chose </span><em style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">not</em><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> to use Hydrocortisone this time so see if the Cetraben could help and after a few days of having quite sore hands, I did start to notice improvements.</span></span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></span></span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">At the end of week two, my skin was healing well and I was still using Cetraben regularly to soothe it. Most of the cracks in my skin had healed up and my palms were much less itchy than before. Although I don't think the cream worked any miracles, I do think it helped me to keep my eczema moderately under control, and stopped me from reaching for the Hydrocortisone cream which I try to use very sparingly.</span></span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #0e101a; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-32AlNsI1V38/X5K_9jKMWaI/AAAAAAAAJBw/rbB5GE-kKag_--V8-qWmGluQefhxOixTgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2885/GRACEBEE%2BCETRABEN%2BREVIEW%2B4%2B.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="SHOWING IMPROVEMENTS IN MY ECZEMA AFTER USING CETRABEN FOR 2 WEEKS" border="0" data-original-height="1090" data-original-width="2885" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-32AlNsI1V38/X5K_9jKMWaI/AAAAAAAAJBw/rbB5GE-kKag_--V8-qWmGluQefhxOixTgCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/GRACEBEE%2BCETRABEN%2BREVIEW%2B4%2B.jpg" title="GRACEBEE I USED CETRABEN FOR TWO WEEKS, BUT DID IT HELP MY ECZEMA? CETRABEN REVIEW." /></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div style="color: #0e101a; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Improvement in my skin condition after using Cetraben for 2 weeks</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #0e101a;"><br /></span></div></span><p></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><h2 style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Main pros of using the Cetraben Dermatological Cream:</span></span></h2><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li style="text-align: justify;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: verdana;">Fragrance-free and very gentle on the skin</span></span></li><li style="text-align: justify;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: verdana;">Rubs into the skin quite easily </span></span></li><li style="text-align: justify;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: verdana;">Reduces the itchy sensation I get when my eczema flares up</span></span></li></ul><p></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">What what did I think of the Cetraben dermatological cream overall? It's a decent little cream that I think works best over a prolonged period of use. I would have liked to have tried it out for longer as I feel it's hard to get a good overview of a product after using it for only two weeks, especially as my eczema can get worse very quickly. I found that the Cetraben cream works just as good as other similar products I've used in the past such as E45 and Diprobase, but for now, the verdict is still out on which one of the three works best.</span></span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Can it cope with a full-blown eczema flare-up? Not in my experience and I don't think that's what it's created for. But can it soothe moderate eczema and help with dry patches and soreness? Yes, it can!</span></span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Fancy giving Cetraben a go? <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bnGha" target="_blank">You can get it here.</a></span></span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></span></p><h4 style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Do you suffer from any skin conditions? Which creams do you reach for?</span></span></h4><div><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; font-family: "EB Garamond", serif; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: center; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: 0px; font-family: verdana; 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