Working long shifts in the hospital means I need REALLY good shoes. There is nothing worse than trying to run up and down the corridors with blisters! Strive Footwear recently got in touch to tell me about their range of shoes. Strive started making custom orthotics in 1980, and have…

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We haven’t been abroad for more than 5 years now. Part of it comes down to money, but most of it comes down to the fact that we just haven’t felt the need to fly off to other countries when we have such amazing places on our doorstep in the…

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HOW is it November tomorrow? I’m sure it was only Christmas about 2 weeks ago? In case you are new here – let us tell you what Tried & Tested is all about. We all know how useful reviews can be. Most bloggers do them – be it things they…

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There is so much I love about winter. The crisp and frosty mornings, the possibility of snow, the cosy evenings spent with hot chocolate and a DVD, and of course – Christmas! I tend to take a lot of photos at this time of year too, because there are some…

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You always want ample amount of time to get ready before a date, especially when it is a first date. After all, there are so many things to do; being able to simply relax and make sure you’re ready for the experience will make the first date more successful and…

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