Ready to make spirits bright this festive season? The Seasonal Sours Collection from J&B Rare and Cocktail Porter should do the trick!
J&B Rare and Cocktail Porter have teamed up for a limited-edition Seasonal Sours Collection cocktail kit.
J&B Rare and Cocktail Porter Collaboration: Seasonal Sours Collection
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Rules for the Dedicated Freelancer
Becoming a freelancer allows you to cast off the rules that come with working for someone else. While you will still need to stay legally compliant, you may now also be able to choose when you work, what you wear, and what you do.
While this freedom can be appealing, it is important that you do create your own rules and company code which you intend to abide by. This can help you to stay focused and motivated with your tasks, and keep both work and paperwork up to scratch.
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Win a Bottle of Aloha 65 + 20% Discount on All Aloha 65 Products
Bring fiery zest and ginger-flavoured zing to your festive season celebrations with a bottle of Aloha 65.
Aloha 65 is a spirit-based drink infused with pineapple, ginger and chilli. It’s a brilliant base for a range of winter-warmer cocktails to be sipped while snuggled up next to a fire, gathering round the Christmas tree for gift giving, or winding down after an active day on the slopes.
I’ve got one bottle of Aloha 65 to giveaway to one lucky tikichris reader as well as a discount code worth 20% off any Aloha 65 products (spirits, BBQ sauces and more) for everybody!
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Why Online Bingo is So Fun
Bingo has been a social game that’s been played for at the very least a century within town halls, leisure centers and everywhere far between. It’s a simple game to get involved with – scratch off the numbers on your card when the host reads it out – however, this basic game mechanic is what makes bingo so fun and exciting in a similar way to how the lottery is.
With the growth of digital media and particularly the internet, bingo players have moved in swatches from their bingo halls to online bingo sites to play their games and continue the fun on their laptops, mobile phones or tablets. If you’re new to bingo and are curious to try it out, here are a few reasons why it’s so much fun.
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Thanks
This year, I haven’t spent nearly as much time posting on this blog as I have in the past. More so, I really haven’t felt the need to share personal stuff on a public platform such as this site to the same extent that I used to.
But something I’ve done every year for Thanksgiving since the early days of tikichris is to publish a Thanksgiving post – a tradition that I’d like to keep going for as long as I have this blog.
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How to Cope With Accidents and Illnesses While on Vacation
After waiting patiently all year to jet off and escape the hustle and bustle of daily life, the last thing that you want to do is spend the entirety of your holiday bedridden. Unfortunately, however, accidents and illnesses don’t just take place at home… they can also impact you while you’re on vacation.
Should you ever find yourself blighted by this incredibly unlucky plight, it’s important that you find a way to cope with the situation. You can still enjoy a relaxing, memorable traveling adventure; you just have to remain positive and put the advice laid out below into practice.
Here are two things you must do to cope with accidents and illnesses while on vacation.
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Lola’s Coffee Bags
Lola’s Coffee Bags bring the convenience of the teabag to your morning coffee ritual.
Each 7.5g coffee bag is individually wrapped to ensure the coffee stays fresh until you’re ready to brew it. When you are in the mood for your cup, simply add boiling water to a mug, dip the bag in, wait a couple of minutes and then enjoy your drink however you might normally have your coffee.
The dark roast grounds used in Lola’s Coffee Bags are a blend of Sumatra Gayo, Brazilian Arabica, and Indian Robusta with a smoky flavour.
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Win a Month’s Supply of Organic, Plant-Based Human Food Nutrition Bars
Human Food is the world’s most nutritionally dense organic food. Developed to support a plant-based diet with added functional ingredients for long-term health and well-being, these smart food bars are made from 100% whole foods and whole food extracts. Oh and they’re actually really tasty too!
Recently, I’ve been enjoying these bars for breakfast and snacking. I was surprised how delicious they actually are. Think: something along the lines of Christmas pudding with more nuts. The sustained energy boost that accompanies eating one of these bars is amazing too!
The folks behind Human Food have a month’s supply of their nutritious treats set aside and ready to ship for one lucky tikichris reader.
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Happy Halloween?
These days! Sheesh!
Come this time of year, I usually am looking for spooky stuff to do and maybe even recommend some Halloween related activities to this blog’s readers. This year though, life seems frightful enough.
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Review | Antrum: The Deadliest Film Ever Made?
Can a film cause harm – or even death – to someone who watches it?
Antrum: The Deadliest Film Ever Made is a feature length film (purportedly) shot in the late 70s that is said to be cursed, with extremely bad stuff happening to anybody brave/stupid enough to watch. So what happened when I (bravely/stupidly?) decided to take a gander?
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Most Interesting Things to Do in Tenerife
Plan your trip to the beautiful sub-tropical island. You will never forget the experience for the rest of your life. The destination is full of the widest range of nature, scenic beauty, and climate diversity. That is the reason we will get an incredible variety of activities which will give you innovative adventure. Do visit the places of Canary archipelago island on your terms.
Here we are suggesting to you the things to do in every season, such as Paragliding in Tenerife.
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Win 9 Premium Ready-to-Drink Cocktails from The Bottled Bartender
Stuck at home wishing a bartender would come along and mix something strong and authentic for your cocktail cravings? The Bottled Bartender offers the next best thing.
The Bottled Bartender is a newly launched startup shipping true to the original, handmade cocktails straight to your door. I’ve had the pleasure of sampling a few of their bottled mixes and would be happy to pop open another to pour for a friend. Heck, for one special reader, I’d even go so far as to pass along nine of The Bottled Bartender’s drinks to be delivered free to your door.
Keen for a sip? Keep reading.
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Renting a Car for Malaga Visit
Traveling is the best source of recreation. It reduces the stress of worldly work and domestic pressure. So planning for a break and starting afresh is a good idea. If you are really planning for a holiday then it is better to consider Malaga as your holiday destination.
The best thing about Malaga is the safety concern. The place is very much safe for visitors. You can enjoy visiting the big city. Its majority of attractions are found around the city center.
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Eat Slow This Autumn with Buffalicious
Demi Perera acquires a taste for buffalo reared in Somerset.
If the last few months have taught us anything it’s the importance of supporting small businesses in our communities. As we entered mild panic about food shortages and insecurity caused by the pandemic took hold we turned to local shops and small vendors for our food. Simply trusting them to feed us better, faster and safer in our time of need.
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Free Food, Travel and Art Books
I have more than 40 food, travel and art books that I need to get rid of before moving at the end of this month.
I’m giving them away on a first come first serve basis.
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Win a Look V Timer Filter Coffee Maker | My Coffee with Melitta
Valued at £70, the Look V Timer Filter Coffee Maker from Melitta offers you an affordable way to plan ahead for when you want to enjoy your next pot of coffee! With its practical timer and programmable “warm keeping” time feature you can savour your coffee moments at your own pace. The Look V even switches off automatically after 40 minutes for completely stress-free coffee pleasure.
Keep reading for more Look V features and details about you can win one of these excellent and easy-to-use coffee makers for free as the My Coffee with Melitta series continues.
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Win an Aloha 65 BBQ Gift Box
Ready for a boozy, spicy, sunshiny BBQ? I’ve gotcha covered with a delicious opportunity to win a free BBQ gift box from Aloha 65!
Aloha 65 is a spirit-based drink infused with pineapple, ginger and chilli. It’s an ideal drink for sunny days and outdoor living. It’s also fiery hot sauce made with pineapple, ginger, scotch bonnet and other chillies and a blend of herbs and spices. On a sunny day, Aloha 65 is an ideal quaff for flavoursome outdoor doings. Paired with the same-name hot sauces results in an especially smart combo for a friendly BBQ. Add a few more smartly selected items and package them up nicely and you’ve got the makings of a splendid BBQ gift box, the Aloha 65 BBQ Gift Box if you will.
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6 Bedroom Improvements for Better Health
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Since the average person spends about one third of their life asleep, having a bedroom that supports their health is important. The good news is that arranging the bedroom for better health is often both simple and easy.
Here are six tips for the bedroom.
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What Can You Do Now That London Underground is Finally Getting 4G?
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For some people, being stuck several feet underground without air conditioning or any shred of personal space is not the most enjoyable way to spend the morning. For others, being on the London Underground is blissful because it’s one of the few places left where it’s possible to switch off from the rest of the world as there’s no way for people from the outside getting in contact.
That’s all changing though. Transport for London is rolling out 4G mobile connections to the underground tunnels of the tube network. Regular commuters and visitors have been confused and frustrated by the lack of connectivity for decades, particularly since other major international cities have had WiFi or mobile data installed on their metro systems for years.
Now that you can access the internet from underneath London’s clay, what exciting things can you do?
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3 Reasons to Protect Your Dream Trip With Insurance
International travel is exciting. As an experienced traveler, you organize every detail, from securing transportation to finding the best restaurants and showing off the pictures after you return. But what about when you travel closer to home?
It’s easy to forget that Mexico and Canada count as international travel because you don’t fly over an ocean, and the flight can sometimes be shorter than a transcontinental domestic flight. That’s why it’s important to remember to get travel insurance for visitors to Canada and Mexico as part of your trip preparation.
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Five Good Things | #5GoodThings #5GoodThingsCovid19
1. Black lives matter.
2. Black lives matter.
3. Black lives matter.
4. Black lives matter.
5. Black lives matter.
Please stay in touch, consider creating your own lists of five (or more) positive things, and look after your health and that of your loved ones and neighbours as never before.
Love,
Chris
NHS:
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/
British Red Cross:
https://www.redcross.org.uk/about-us/what-we-do/uk-emergency-response/coronavirus
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Enjoy Your Trip to Punta Cana
Punta Cana is the best place for recreation and entertainment. The location is mostly famous for Dolphin Discovery, Coco Bongo, night club, as well as snorkeling, sailing, and speed boating. You will find the place adventurous. Punta Cana is the best place for outdoor activities for thrill seekers.
Apart from that if you are looking for an appropriate place for leisure and shopping; do not miss visiting the boulevard at the Lopesan Costa Bavaro Resort Spa & Casino, in Punta Cana. This will give you enough fun and thrill for your Punta Cana shopping.
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1. Having a quiet Saturday to myself that was stress-free but also fairly productive;
2. Making plans to spend much of today outside;
3. The smell of honeysuckle in my back garden;
4. Doing basic yoga stretches barefoot in the grass;
5. People unexpectedly reaching out to me about these lists.
Please stay in touch, consider creating your own lists of five (or more) positive things, and look after your health and that of your loved ones and neighbours as never before.
Love,
Chris
NHS:
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/
British Red Cross:
https://www.redcross.org.uk/about-us/what-we-do/uk-emergency-response/coronavirus
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Choosing Hotels Near Wembley Stadium
For fans of sports and all sorts of other major events, a visit to Central London must include a trip to the famous Wembley Stadium and the nearby Wembley Arena or the SSE Arena.
While the Wembley Stadium is the second biggest in Europe and hosts several major sporting events, the indoor arena, is famous for music concerts, comedy shows, family entertainment and sports activities. With a seating capacity of over 12,000 people, the Wembley Arena is the second-largest in London and the 9th largest in the United Kingdom. The best way to catch the activities here is to look for budget hotels near Wembley Arena London. The County Hotel, located close to several train stations, offers easy access to the Wembley area including the stadium and the arena.
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1. I just got an electric scooter, and it is so much fun;
2. It’s a beautiful sunny day;
3. I made a lot of people laugh today;
4. I’m going back outside to play;
5. There’s a three-day weekend coming up.
Please stay in touch, consider creating your own lists of five (or more) positive things, and look after your health and that of your loved ones and neighbours as never before.
Love,
Chris
NHS:
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/
British Red Cross:
https://www.redcross.org.uk/about-us/what-we-do/uk-emergency-response/coronavirus
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1. Fairly productive weekend but also fairly relaxing;
2. Fun chats with friends;
3. Papaya;
4. Listening to music on a good set of headphones;
5. Feeling like I can accomplish what I need to do today.
Please stay in touch, consider creating your own lists of five (or more) positive things, and look after your health and that of your loved ones and neighbours as never before.
Love,
Chris
NHS:
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/
British Red Cross:
https://www.redcross.org.uk/about-us/what-we-do/uk-emergency-response/coronavirus
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1. Realising a ‘big task’ was very manageable and a lot easier than I reckoned it would be;
2. Thinking about yummy food I can make today;
3. Grapes;
4. Walnuts;
5. Radicchio.
Please stay in touch, consider creating your own lists of five (or more) positive things, and look after your health and that of your loved ones and neighbours as never before.
Love,
Chris
NHS:
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/
British Red Cross:
https://www.redcross.org.uk/about-us/what-we-do/uk-emergency-response/coronavirus
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Clean It Up: 4 Tips for Disinfecting Workplaces
Disinfecting public surfaces has always been important for the health and safety of others, and now it is even more vital.
Regular and thorough cleaning need not be cumbersome. Here are four tips to help you ensure your disinfection procedures work.
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Five Good Things | #5GoodThings #5GoodThingsCovid19
1. David Lee Roth era Van Halen;
2. Yard Sale Pizza;
3. The field near my house;
4. Roses in my back garden;
5. Zipping through this list and realising I’m in a far better mood that I thought I was!
Please stay in touch, consider creating your own lists of five (or more) positive things, and look after your health and that of your loved ones and neighbours as never before.
Love,
Chris
NHS:
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/
British Red Cross:
https://www.redcross.org.uk/about-us/what-we-do/uk-emergency-response/coronavirus
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Five Good Things | #5GoodThings #5GoodThingsCovid19
1. Spending much of my Sunday catching up with friends and family;
2. Knowing all ‘my people’ are okay;
3. Looking forward to more online and phone socialising later this week;
4. Bright warm sunshine streaming through my office window;
5. Feeling like I’m in a ‘good place’ before my work week starts in earnest.
Please stay in touch, consider creating your own lists of five (or more) positive things, and look after your health and that of your loved ones and neighbours as never before.
Love,
Chris
NHS:
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/
British Red Cross:
https://www.redcross.org.uk/about-us/what-we-do/uk-emergency-response/coronavirus
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1. Repairing a kitchen appliance;
2. Listening to Fela Kuti on a long walk;
3. Being woken up two nights in a row by a moonbeam shining in my face;
4. Asparagus;
5. My George Foreman Grill.
Please stay in touch, consider creating your own lists of five (or more) positive things, and look after your health and that of your loved ones and neighbours as never before.
Love,
Chris
NHS:
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/
British Red Cross:
https://www.redcross.org.uk/about-us/what-we-do/uk-emergency-response/coronavirus
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Five Good Things | #5GoodThings #5GoodThingsCovid19
1. Getting the hang of new things;
2. Cracking up at my own jokes;
3. Sleeping like a rock;
4. Keeping to an exercise routine;
5. Creating dishes that are more delicious than I expected.
Please stay in touch, consider creating your own lists of five (or more) positive things, and look after your health and that of your loved ones and neighbours as never before.
Love,
Chris
NHS:
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/
British Red Cross:
https://www.redcross.org.uk/about-us/what-we-do/uk-emergency-response/coronavirus
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Five Good Things | #5GoodThings #5GoodThingsCovid19
1. Having a fun and active (but relaxing weekend);
2. Waking up ready for a full week of work;
3. Making plans for the week ahead and the coming weekend;
4. Feeling I’ve been eating well and mostly choosing healthy food options;
5. Coming up with this list fairly quickly.
Please stay in touch, consider creating your own lists of five (or more) positive things, and look after your health and that of your loved ones and neighbours as never before.
Love,
Chris
NHS:
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/
British Red Cross:
https://www.redcross.org.uk/about-us/what-we-do/uk-emergency-response/coronavirus
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Five Good Things | #5GoodThings #5GoodThingsCovid19
1. Planning a phone-in movie night;
2. Hoping to catch up with colleagues later today;
3. Doing a pretty decent job at being flexible while keeping busy;
4. Grilled pineapple with chipotle chilli flakes;
5. Helping other people solve problems.
Please stay in touch, consider creating your own lists of five (or more) positive things, and look after your health and that of your loved ones and neighbours as never before.
Love,
Chris
NHS:
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/
British Red Cross:
https://www.redcross.org.uk/about-us/what-we-do/uk-emergency-response/coronavirus
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Win One of Five Packs of Four Real Ciders + a Chance to Join an Online Cider is Wine Tasting
Ditch the boxsets – here’s something different to do during lockdown!
I’ve teamed up with the Cider is Wine alliance to offer the opportunity for five tikichris readers to win a pack each of four artisanally produced ciders and to join in a fun online event. You’ll never taste cider in the same way again!
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