After following each other on Instagram for a little while, the lovely Deborah from WiseWax got in touch and asked if I would like to review some of her amazing bath and body products. Being the kind of gal that I am and never one to turn down the excuse for a nice, relaxing bath I obviously said yes!
Last week Adam and I were invited down to Newcastle’s brand new beer garden, Jesmond Beach Box, to check out the atmosphere and try out some food!
Situated behind The Holy Hobo, near As You Like It, Jesmond Beach Box boasts a huge outdoor hang out area with various street food vendors, bars and market stalls and it’s the perfect spot for summer get togethers.
As someone who is used to eating out a lot, it’s safe to say I’m REALLY missing it during lockdown. Luckily some places that I love near me are still open for business (House of Zen I’m looking at you), as are places that I’ve yet to try like Kogarashi.
Spring is usually the season which fills me with optimism and energy but it’s fair to say I’ve been lacking in both lately and it’s had a real impact on my productivity – though I’m sure with everything going on in the world, I’m not the only one. I’ve abandoned the blog for a few months now after having no real motivation to write but after a little brainstorming session this weekend, I’m ready to jump back in.
I’ve decided to ease myself in with a nice little post on my TV show recommendations to watch during lockdown, inspired by Miss Catherine Mitchell’s post!
Here we go…
January always feels long and can be tough, but this year it really seems to have gone on forever. We’re so close to the finish line and in the final week now but if you’re still feeling a little blue, I’ve put together a list of things to do that have helped me feel better, and they might work for you too!
First food review of 2020, and my goodness it’s a good one…
Adam and I had ourselves a lovely little date night last Friday and finally headed along to The Lamp Room in Seaham, having been recommended it a few times by numerous people!
I’ve managed to see Cat Una play a couple of times in Newcastle now, both supporting Tom Williams, and really fell in love with her voice. On Friday 6th December, she’s releasing her brand new single ‘Wait It Out’ on Monomyth Records – I was given a little preview of the single and let me tell you, you’re in for a treat!
I decided to catch up with her ahead of the release to chat about the her music, festivals and what we can expect from her in 2020!
I’m always happiest when I’m stuffing my face with pizza so when I was invited along to PizzaExpress in Jesmond to check out their newly refurbished restaurant, I certainly wasn’t going to decline the offer!
The first ever Angry Birds Adventure Golf course has opened at intu Metrocentre and Adam and I were so excited to be invited along for a game earlier this month, just after we’d visited the Arctic Experience. We both absolutely love mini/crazy golf and we’re both pretty competitive- there have been many times in our relationship already where we’ve fallen out playing games. Ok, I say ‘we’ but what I mean is that I’ve taken the huff because I’m a bad loser – oops!
So I have a question… WHERE has this year gone?!
I hate to be that person but seriously it’s November and it’s like I’ve blinked and missed the past few months. It’s actually quite scary. I wanted to do a little catch up on the blog as I feel like I haven’t had a good ole natter with you for a while. It’s been a month since my last post!
So what’s been happening…
Summer went so fast this year. I was away a lot either working at festivals or at them as a punter and it was awesome! I was meant to write about some of them, but maybe I’ll do that some other time…
Alex Burgess 