KeepCup reusable cup

KeepCup reusable coffee cup review 

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*This post includes affiliate links. I only recommend products that I like. See disclaimer for details It’s no secret that I’m a coffee lover, and a coffee lover needs a respectable reusable cup. I ADORE good coffee. The smoothness and flavour of a good coffee give me immense pleasure. It makes me so happy! But let’s be honest I’m an addict, I …

Theri own devices parenting podcast for the digital age

The best podcast for… Parenting

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Parenting. Yes, there’s a podcast for that too. When you think about it, it shouldn’t come as a surprise. I mean, seriously, parenting is blooming hard, exhausting and disorienting. So much goes on, we barely have time to get hold of our bearings. If you’ve got it all figured out, good for you, move on to something that is more …

bilingual avenue podcast raising bilingual children

The best podcast for… raising bilingual children

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This week I’m sharing my favourite podcasts about raising bilingual children. There are some really good ones out there, so get ready for the best podcasts for raising bilingual children! First, a note… All the podcasts below are in English. There will, no doubt, be podcasts about raising bilingual children in other languages, and I know that there are also …

A beleza das pequenas coisas podcast

The best podcast for… grown-ups in Portuguese (and other languages)

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I’m kicking off The Best podcast for… series with target language podcasts for grown-ups because these can help people who suffer from language attrition, i.e. who struggle to remember to speaker their own mother tongue. Podcasts Vs Language Attrition I’ve mentioned in various posts such as this one that I have very little exposure to Portuguese myself and that I …

citizenship certificate

I’m a British citizen, now what?

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As mentioned in a previous post, I’ve been living in the UK for 20 years and feel British in many ways. This week I acquired British citizenship. So… I’m a British citizen, now what?! How does it feel? Well, it does not feel like one would expect. Not in the current climate anyway. The B word You’re probably tired of …

The ultimate list fo portugue delis in ,London. Comida portuguesa em Londres

The ultimate list of Portuguese delis in London

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Here’s a selection of Portuguese delis in London. We’ve not tried them all but those we haven’t are included due to recommendations from other Portuguese. Some are proper delicatessens others just a small shop at the back of a café or shop. South East London Rio Deli  Small shop with Portuguese and Brazilian products in Bromley. Limited selection but can order …