Here it is, our first ever Christmas giveaway and it’s a big one! As a huge thank you to all of our readers for supporting Vivre Le Rêve over the last few months, we’re giving away an Apple iPad Air 2 Wi-Fi 16GB in Silver to one of you lucky lot. With an A8X second-generation chip with 64-bit desktop-class architecture, ...

If you’ve already read our Pandora review about the Pandora Silver Openwork Heart Bead, like the majority of our readers it may have made it onto your wishlist. If it did, I have a very special treat for you today. We’re giving away the beautiful Pandora bead to one of you lucky lot! I’ve been a fan of Pandora for ...

Autumn is the perfect time to take care of the little things that can make a big difference for you and your home. It’s time to get your home cosy and ready for Winter. Here’s my Autumn checklist, I use it every year starting with the 1st September. Many may dispute it but September 1st is always the first day ...

About 30 minutes prior to a wax, take an over-the-counter pain reliever. Whichever over-the-counter pain reliever you usually take — ibuprofen, paracetamol— can be taken about 30 minutes prior to waxing to help minimize the pain. Take a yoga class before getting a Brazilian. If you want to go the whole way, I suggest being very flexible. Take a yoga ...

Easy Peasy Apple Cinnamon Cake As we’re almost in apple harvesting season and I’m the kind of saddo that looks forward to these things, I thought I’d share with you one of my all-time favourite apple dessert recipes: Apple Cinnamon Cake! It’s a great all-rounder that almost everyone appreciates, even the little ones. It’s a super easy recipe that’s great ...

This is such a pretty little project to do during the school holidays, it’s super simple and just by changing the colours you can completely change the theme. Maybe deep blues and purples for a galaxy? Black and orange for Halloween? Or even Red, Green, Gold & Silver for Christmas. The possibilities really are endless, and once you get the ...

I’m very excited to talk to you today about a beautiful little Pandora bead, sent to me by the wonderful people at The Jewel Hut. I’ve been a fan of Pandora for years now, I adore the variety and workmanship of their pieces very much. Having ordered from The Jewel Hut several times before, and with them being an Official ...

This one never fails to impress in our house, it’s the same recipe we’ve used for almost a decade. It’s a fab rainy day activity that most children will be able to put together themselves with a little parental supervision. You’ll be pleased to hear that you don’t need any cream of tartar and you won’t need to cook it. ...

DIY Vitamin Water Make your own homemade infusions by adding your favourite fruit and herbs and placing in the fridge for an hour, voilà! Make it Part of Their Morning Ritual Add a glass or a small bottle of water to your bedside table to remind yourself to drink it upon waking. Leave a Pretty Pitcher on Your Kitchen Table ...

1. Radwell Meadows Country Park in Hertfordshire is a beautiful country park perfect for a walk and a picnic. It has a wacky play area, too, great for bigger kids. 2. Explore the buggy-friendly paths and Gruffalo trail at Thorndon Country Park, Essex, before enjoying a barbecue or picnic in the dedicated area. 3. Pinner Memorial Park in Harrow is ...

One of my favourite companies at the moment, HAMSWAN, have sent me a fabulous wooden ultrasonic essential oil diffuser to show you guys. I’m super excited because I’ve always wanted to try one of these as I’ve heard fantastic things about them. And let me tell you, I was not disappointed, I just wish I’d bought one earlier! I think ...

Starting school is a huge change in a young child’s life, and a big adjustment for parents too. Being well prepared will help to make it a positive and exciting experience for them – and for you. Play schools together, you can be teacher and they can be student along with any other family members. Try on their new school ...