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Winter Warmer Recipe – Global Scouse Day 2023

Lisa — Thu, 02 Mar 2023 14:29:54 +0000

If you’re from Liverpool, or have visited the city, you may have heard of Scouse. This hearty dish is a staple in Liverpudlian cuisine and is typically made with beef or lamb, root vegetables, and potatoes. This recipe is perfect for winter hygge. I’m currently living about 10 minutes drive from Liverpool city centre. Whilst … Continue reading Winter Warmer Recipe – Global Scouse Day 2023 →

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Why I haven’t written for a few years!

Lisa — Thu, 02 Mar 2023 14:00:59 +0000

Hello, readers of Cocktail In Hand! It’s been a while since my last post, and I wanted to take a moment to explain why. You may have noticed that some of my last blog posts talked about self care, well for the past few years I’ve been trying to taking care of my mental health. … Continue reading Why I haven’t written for a few years! →

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11 Inspirational quotes to live by

Lisa — Fri, 15 Jun 2018 17:32:16 +0000

This week has been very reflectional for me, I had some downtime after an operation and some things that happened caused me to consider what I wanted in life and to realign my priorities and goals. I felt these 11 inspirational quotes were ones to live by, very fitting to the challenges of the daily … Continue reading 11 Inspirational quotes to live by →

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13 top tips for self care

Lisa — Wed, 06 Jun 2018 00:05:23 +0000

Moving around a lot or working too hard without taking enough self care can be a one way ticket to burn out and depression. Over the last year, I’ve dealt with the aftermath of being in a toxic work environment, moved what seems like a thousand times, undertaken many a long haul flight, planned a … Continue reading 13 top tips for self care →

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How to plan a Disney World trip

Lisa — Wed, 18 Apr 2018 19:14:39 +0000

I love Florida, visiting Disney and the other theme parks can be a full on affair, you’d be pushed to do it all in two weeks. My top tip is to book as long as you can afford! Interested in how you can plan a Disney World trip? These tips are based on having at … Continue reading How to plan a Disney World trip →

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Things to do in NOLA: the New Orleans Pharmacy Museum

Lisa — Tue, 27 Mar 2018 17:27:33 +0000

Located on Chartres Street in New Orleans is the Pharmacy Museum, constructed in 1823. A placard states Louis J Dufilheo as one of the first profession to be licensed in the USA in 1816, symbolising the beginning of a system of certifying the competence of pharmacists. The apothecary shop is still intact, showcasing an extensive … Continue reading Things to do in NOLA: the New Orleans Pharmacy Museum →

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Cocktail in hand – 2017, a year in review

Lisa — Wed, 13 Dec 2017 05:16:40 +0000

I’ve been so busy lately I’ve been slacking on the blogging, but hopefully you’ve been following on Instagram! This week, Facebook did it’s year in review video for me and reminded me of a few things which happened this year, but here’s a highlight for the blog. I … Continue reading Cocktail in hand – 2017, a year in review →

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Guest post: Do debt and travel go together in the same sentence?

Lisa — Wed, 13 Dec 2017 03:43:40 +0000

This guest post is written by a blogger under the alias Erin Reki, here is her story: How I got into debt Back in 2006, when I first went to university I had store cards and credit cards thrown at me like confetti. My bank was also more than happy to provide me with a … Continue reading Guest post: Do debt and travel go together in the same sentence? →

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Halloween is coming

Lisa — Mon, 25 Sep 2017 06:36:59 +0000

I love Halloween! If I’m in the UK I always host a party for my friends, fancy dress is so much fun! This year we will be spending Halloween in the USA, I’m not actually sure where yet, but we’ll definitely be attending Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party (MNSSHP for short!) at Disney World … Continue reading Halloween is coming →

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Book Review: The Suitcase Entrepreneur

Lisa — Sun, 17 Sep 2017 01:10:03 +0000

I’ve been so busy lately with deciding what country to live in next and planning our wedding, that I haven’t had much downtime. The last week, I’ve tried to rectify that and take some time out. When the opportunity to read Natalie’s Sisson’s The Suitcase Entrepreneur came up, I snapped it up – what a … Continue reading Book Review: The Suitcase Entrepreneur →

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