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Should you shop locally or at the supermarket?

September 30, 2019 by farmerswifeandmummy Leave a Comment

When we talk about the “death of the high street”, we often point the finger at the big online brands that dominate our choices as consumers. Grocery shopping, however, remains one of the few remaining bastions of physical retail, but within that comes another battle — between local traders and the big supermarkets. It’s undoubtedly … [Read more…]

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Posted in: Lifestyle Tagged: back British farming, farming, shop local, shopping, supermarkets

My 10 Favourite Places to go in Liverpool

February 8, 2018 by farmerswifeandmummy Leave a Comment

I love Liverpool. Many years ago, before children, farmers and farms, I worked there and I loved every minute, spending time in the city. Mann Island at the Pier Head is no longer there but I loved seeing the River Mersey and looking out into the estuary every day. Since then, the city centre has … [Read more…]

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Posted in: Lifestyle Tagged: days out, Liverpool, museums, shopping, theatres

Three Things You Can Do with Old Gift Cards

May 17, 2017 by farmerswifeandmummy 1 Comment

Around 10 years ago, companies began to offer consumers the chance to buy a gift card that was just as good as cash, to use at another time.  Gift cards quickly became an easy way for someone to spend money at their favorite store without having to use their own money.  The gift card market … [Read more…]

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Posted in: Lifestyle Tagged: gift cards, gift ideas, shopping

Start a New trend-Buy Yourself an Anniversary Gift

May 2, 2017 by farmerswifeandmummy Leave a Comment

There may already be lots of occasions throughout the year when we give or receive presents, but as lovely and appreciated as Christmas, birthday and Valentine’s Day gifts are, there’s nothing quite as exciting as gifting something to yourself. Reasons to be Indulgent Choosing to buy yourselves anniversary gifts mean you get exactly what you … [Read more…]

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Posted in: Lifestyle Tagged: anniversary, gift, relationships, shopping, Wedding

5 Things I am Looking Forward To Wearing after Pregnancy

January 31, 2017 by farmerswifeandmummy Leave a Comment

It seems like I have been pregnant forever. Even one of my consultants at the hospital joked it was the longest pregnancy ever so I think it must be long. I have got to the stage now where little fits so I am actually looking forward to having more of a choice of what to … [Read more…]

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Posted in: Lifestyle, Pregnancy and Baby Tagged: clothes, fashion, maternity, shoes, shopping

Five Ways You Can Plan for Christmas in November

November 8, 2016 by farmerswifeandmummy 1 Comment

You may think Christmas is ages off but we only have seven more Fridays until the big day. In my eyes, it is never too early to plan so here are five ideas that you can do now to get ready for Christmas. 1.Make a list. This is my favourite thing to do. Make all … [Read more…]

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Posted in: Lifestyle Tagged: Christmas, gifts, organisation, planning, shopping

Our Introduction to Smiggle-Stationery with Fun on Tap

July 14, 2016 by farmerswifeandmummy 1 Comment

I have always loved stationery and, while my personal planner phase has abated some what, when I was invited to an event in the Manchester Arndale recently, I couldn’t say no. Hubster had been out the night before and children were not only invited but encouraged so Hubster got a lie in and the children … [Read more…]

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Posted in: Lifestyle Tagged: Back To School, pink, shopping, smiggle, stationery

Trolley Bags-Shopping Made Easy

June 1, 2016 by farmerswifeandmummy 2 Comments

  I think since the carrier bag charge came in, people fall into one of two camps-the bag rememberer’s and the bag forgetters. I am sure you can guess which camp I fall into. That’s right. I have managed to pack a lot of shopping into one or two 5p bags which I like to … [Read more…]

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Posted in: Lifestyle Tagged: plastic bag charge, reusable bags, shopping, sipermarket

Premium Brands to your Door from The Hut-Our Lovely Day Out

May 15, 2016 by farmerswifeandmummy Leave a Comment

As a busy mum and farmer’s wife, it can be months at a time between shopping trips-especially to cities where you get more choice than smaller towns. It often means that when I do head into Manchester or the Trafford Centre, I try and think of everything I am going to need for the months … [Read more…]

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Posted in: Lifestyle Tagged: Manchester, online shopping, Premium Beauty, shopping, The Hut

Save Mothercare!!

January 21, 2014 by farmerswifeandmummy 12 Comments

  I think we’ve all become numb to the news of various high street retailers going bust. I suppose Woolworths was one of the first big names in the British retail industry to go and a large number of others have followed. These big high street names just can’t compete with online shopping and, the ever-encroaching … [Read more…]

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Posted in: Parenting... Tagged: baby, British, ELC, high street, maternity, Mothecare, parenting, pregnancy, retailers, shopping, supermarket, toddler, Warrington

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