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Sid Madge, author of the ‘Meee in a minute’ series of books

Boosting a Deflated Mojo 

by Evin // April 8, 2021 // No Comments
Guest Post By Sid Madge, Meee For all kinds of reasons, the last twelve months have been tough for many of us. The pandemic has been the source of many difficulties, but there have been plenty of old normal challenges... Continue reading →

How to make bike storage a design statement

by Evin // March 18, 2021 // No Comments
Guest Post By Catherine Bedford, Dashel Helmets  Cyclists have a reputation for not being the most fashionable people in the world. Function is valued over appearance ─ and for good reason. Cycling is a technical sport and an energetic way... Continue reading →
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Getting Those Eyebrows Under Control

by Evin // March 9, 2021 // No Comments
Guest Post By Lucy Zender, creator and founder of Tweezerfile There’s no question that eyebrows have become an obsession over recent years. Indeed, it seems beauty-conscious women cannot be seen out without the perfect brow.   With the various changes in... Continue reading →

The five things you should know about winter cycling

by Evin // February 16, 2021 // No Comments
My husband and sons love going out for bike rides. They have learned a lot as they go, sometimes the hard way. So, when Catherine Ellis of Hill & Ellis offered to write a guest post for EvinOK about the... Continue reading →
Emeka Ikechi of Vanity Studios

How can you make sure you get wonderful pictures from professional photoshoot?

by Evin // February 4, 2021 // No Comments
I’m thrilled to share a guest post today from Emeka Ikechi who will detail how you can make sure you get wonderful pictures from professional photoshoot. How can you make sure you get wonderful pictures from professional photoshoot? By Emeka Ikechi,... Continue reading →

Back and neck pain stop you doing what you want to

by Evin // December 15, 2020 // No Comments
As some of you know, I was diagnosed with Freiberg disease in 2018 and since then my back and neck have been more vulnerable to aches and pains. The body is linked closely and when one area has a problem, it... Continue reading →

How to find green gifts for friends and family

by Evin // December 3, 2020 // No Comments
Today, I’m sharing a guest post by Liesbeth Deddens of Climeworks.   Concern for the environment has led to changing purchasing habits; whether it’s using biodegradable, chemical-free cleaning products, buying plastic-free goods such as bamboo toothbrushes and shampoo bars, changing energy... Continue reading →
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Redressing the balance of climate change – how can we can all help in our own way

by Evin // November 10, 2020 // No Comments
Today, I’m sharing guest post today by Louise Palmer-Masterton, founder of multiple award-winning restaurants Stem & Glory. Though I am not 100% on a plant-based diet, I eat several aligned meals each week and gravitate toward meat-free foods in general. I... Continue reading →

Top tips for new cyclists – Guest post by Catherine Bedford, Dashel

by Evin // October 20, 2020 // No Comments
I’m thrilled to be able to share this guest post today by Catherine Bedford of Dashel. She has some valuable expertise and insight into getting a bicycle, cycling safety, and all the relevant matters to consider. As a family who... Continue reading →
Sid Madge, author of the ‘Meee in a minute’ series of books

How to get the best from the last 3 months of a challenging 2020

by Evin // September 29, 2020 // No Comments
Today, I’m sharing an insightful guest post by Sid Madge, author of the ‘Meee in a minute’ series of books. And I have a special discount code for my readers! Entering the code EVINOK will give my readers 20% off books via... Continue reading →
5 Creative Gift Ideas, Tips & a Bunny with a Moustache - Natina Norton Designs

5 Creative Gift Ideas, Tips & a Bunny with a Moustache

by Evin // December 5, 2017 // No Comments
Today, I am sharing a guest post from my friend Natina Norton, who happens to be a talented artist and creator. Need a pressie for him, for her, or just want something a little out of the ordinary? Here’s a... Continue reading →
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Tips for A Successful Disneyland Vacation with Your Family

by Evin // November 7, 2017 // No Comments
Today, we have a guest post from my friend Christy in Honolulu. She and I have been friends since way back in Autumn 2006 and now we’re both moms and she is doing amazing things, including planning and writing this guest... Continue reading →

Guest Post by Jeni Pim: Perseverance

by Evin // April 8, 2013 // 1 Comment
I’m a big fan of Jeni Pim for her cooking but mostly because she is a very kind, intelligent person who I feel lucky to call my friend. When I asked if she’d like to write a guest post for my... Continue reading →

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