How Artificial Grass Can Help You This SummerProject House by Editor - July 1, 2019May 6, 2021 When it comes to the maintenance of our home, we all want to make life easier for ourselves. It's nice to be able to stop and rest from time to time after all. With that in mind, you might want to consider installing artificial grass in your garden, as it doesn’t need to be mowed, weeded, fertilised or watered. Instead you can just sit back
Over 50s DatingRants and Raves by Editor - June 26, 2019July 15, 2019 “How things have changed! Now when I was young …..” When my grandparents and parents used to say that sort of thing back in the day, I, like many other youngsters, used to roll my eyes and despair at the oldies. Not so much though now I’ve joined the ranks of oldies and wrinklies.So many things have changed since I was a young girl; even
Dating and Love IslandRants and Raves by Editor - June 26, 2019July 17, 2020 What is it with Love Island? Why is it so popular? I swear virtually every person I know is watching it, or if they're not, their children are. Dating ShowsThe Love Island 'phenomenon', for want of a better word, started back in 2015 and it really does seem to have captured the public's attention. You can't go on social media , read a tabloid or go
Competition Winners 2018Competitions and Giveaways by Editor - January 4, 2018July 3, 2018 The Competition Winners 2018 page is where you can find all the winners of any competitions run on TheThumbsUp Blog and on Twitter@TheThumbsUp during 2018. JANUARY The winner of The Busy Bee 'To Do' Diary is @Miserable_Me1 FEBRUARY The winner of The LUSH Gift Card Competition is @GranGranMac JULY The winner of the Smartbox Competition is Andrew Lumley Competition Winners 2018
Kilim CushionsThings For The House by Editor - January 26, 2017June 26, 2017 Junior doctor Maddie has at last found a Kilim cushion she likes! I found plenty of international sellers but the costs of shipping and VAT were a bit OTT! Finally I stumbled upon this seller called Uri Jacobi, based in the UK. There was quite a good range to choose from on the website and the cushions were reasonably priced at £40 for a standard 15 x
Cardiff Winter WonderlandCardiff and WalesChristmas BlogsMusic and Entertainment by Editor - December 15, 2016June 6, 2019 Wandering Welsh Girl Megan Carr gives us her thoughts on one of the city's annual favourites ... Cardiff Winter Wonderland!A treasured family favourite, the Cardiff Winter Wonderland is the highlight of Cardiff’s festive season. Every year, families troop down in their buttoned coats and woolly scarves and red noses, excited for a seasonal day.Ice-skating, the Alpine Village, the Funfair – Winter Wonderland has it all. And, a new addition
Top 3 Fashion Accessories for Spring 2013Shopping and About Town by Editor - March 2, 2013May 21, 2013The Coral Pouch BagAdding a pop of colour to your outfit this spring is even easier than you think – all you need to do is invest in a bright colourful handbag! Nothing quite says spring better than bright coral does and it goes with absolutely anything – especially worn with denim and summer dresses! I spy a shopping trip coming up soon......The GI 2013
What to Wear on Ladies DayShopping and About Town by Editor - February 2, 2013February 24, 2014A day at the races can be pretty exciting anyway but on Ladies’ Day, the horse racing takes second place to the fab fashions of the day! When it comes to dressing for Ladies’ Day you may want to go for the latest fashions but remember that there are certain guidelines for appropriate dress so it’s best not to go too overboard with the neon