The ultimate guide to independent Milton Keynes proving there’s more to MK than concrete cows, chain restaurants and roundabouts! Discover the independent and local businesses that make Milton Keynes amazing.
AD – This is part of a paid partnership with Retail Alternatives. It probably isn’t news to most of you, but I LOVE street food. I spent many a weekend at Digbeth Dining Club whilst I was at university in Birmingham spending my grocery budget on street food, trying new vendors and sampling new-to-me cuisines. […]
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There’s not much that I don’t know about Milton Keynes now – when people need a recommendation for somewhere to eat, I’m usually their first port of call, which is a lovely feeling! However, I can’t cover everything, but I want this space to be really useful. So this is why you may be seeing […]
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Sunflowers are a bit of a summer fling, aren’t they? Bloomin’ beautiful, bright and bold and then they disappear come September. I’m sure that you won’t be surprised to hear that they are my favourite flower! They make me smile so much and I just LOVE when they are in season. Now we can all […]
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The announcement of a total lockdown back in March was every independent business owner’s worst nightmare. With no backing of corporations or large pots of money to rely on, it was a very worrying time for the small businesses in Milton Keynes and across the UK. When you buy from a small business, you are […]
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Lockdown celebrating sounds a bit dire doesn’t it? I think I’ve given up making any long term plans this year – I’m taking every day as it comes! With the current lockdown looking like it will extend well into February, I know many of you will have birthdays, anniversaries, new babies and more coming up […]
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As you may know, Dan and I bought a house together back in November. It has been a totally new adventure for us, and I never realised how into interiors I could become! As we moved in just before Christmas, we hot-footed into getting they key rooms decorated as furnished with the basics. It was […]
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LATEST UPDATE: Monday 18th January 2021 With lockdown three well underway, I thought my guide to essential shopping was well overdue an update for 2021. I don’t know about you, but I’m trying to avoid the supermarkets as much as possible at the moment and that means more shopping local. In this blog post, you […]
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Happy 1st December! I can’t believe we are on the home straight to Christmas. With the big ho ho ho fast approaching, it’s the perfect time for me to share my Independent Christmas Gift Guide and tell you the best places to shop for gifts in Milton Keynes. I think at Christmastime, it’s all too […]
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You guys know I love supporting local businesses which contribute to the local community so in this blog post, I’m sharing the sustainable businesses and initiatives in Milton Keynes that you need to know about. From cutting down on plastic waste to buying local produce, these businesses are making it easier for you to benefit […]
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