FridayGirl Diary

Things to do in a Supermarket when you’re bored

Feb 25th, 2010 | By Friday Girl
Things to do in a Supermarket when you’re bored

I was sent an email this morning with things to do in a supermarket if your bored (or perhaps a little unbalanced). It made me laugh so I thought I would share with you lovely Friday Girls.
I dare you to try one of these in your local:

Get 24 boxes of condoms and randomly put them [...]



20% discount at Thorntons in time for Mothers Day

Feb 22nd, 2010 | By Friday Girl
20% discount at Thorntons in time for Mothers Day

Just for this week (22nd Feb to 28th February) you can get 20% off your Thorntons Chocolates which is perfect timing for Mothers Day.

Write the promotion code down:MD4M
Check out: Thorntons Chocolates

There is no minimum spend so take a look at Friday Girl’s suggestions below and fill your boots (with chocolate)!
Mothers Day Chocolates
These are available [...]



It’s Pancake Day

Feb 16th, 2010 | By Friday Girl
It’s Pancake Day

Flippin eck! It’s that day when the kids gather in the kitchen to laugh at mum and dad trying to make pancakes and take particular delight watching you try to flip them.
Assuming you don’t have any accidents (pancakes stuck to the ceiling or dropping on the floor becoming a treat for the dog) this basic [...]



Things to do with Leftover Smoked Salmon

Jan 3rd, 2010 | By Friday Girl

On New Years Day 2010 instead of having (yet another) huge roast dinner we had a delicious brunch of bagels, smoked salmon, eggs benedict, croissants, fresh fruit salad, pates, cheeses and Bucks Fizz. It was yummy but we slightly overdid it with the smoked salmon and had lots left.
I’m not a hugely fussy eater but [...]



Christmas is Over

Jan 3rd, 2010 | By Friday Girl

Christmas is over, festivities are done.
No time to relax yet; there are jobs to be done!
Take down the Christmas tree, remove the decorations and cards.
Clear the fridge of all the leftovers, empty cartons and pickle jars.
Clear the snow from the drive, take the rubbish to the tip.
Recycle those bottles, perhaps take a cheeky last sip.
Once [...]



Christmas Goodwill to Motorists

Dec 22nd, 2009 | By Friday Girl

We have just published a post on Winter Driving Tips and I thought I would also take the opportunity to try and spread some Christmas driving goodwill.
I recently witnessed some bizarre actions on the roads which is nothing new but considering the amount of snow we are seeing in the UK at the moment (particularly [...]



Create a Video Message from Santa

Dec 14th, 2009 | By Friday Girl
Create a Video Message from Santa

We love the online Christmas tool “Portable NorthPole” created by UpgroupMedia.
Portable NorthPole lets you create a personalised video message from Santa. It’s free to use, just like most free online tools you will need to provide an email address.
The video can contain different messages depending on who you are making it for:

A child up [...]



Laughing is Good For You

Dec 7th, 2009 | By Friday Girl

Laughter reduces the levels of some hormones that are associated with stress
Laughing produces endorphines which can decrease pain and improve our heart rate
Laughter burns calories (Oh yes it does!)
Laughter can help lower blood pressure
Laughter is a good respiratory work out – it causes you to breath deeper!
Laughter can have positive effects on your personal relationships. [...]



10 Reasons why Christmas is Dangerous

Dec 5th, 2009 | By Friday Girl
10 Reasons why Christmas is Dangerous

If you ever wanted a really good excuse to cancel Christmas, have a read of these 10 reasons why you would be justified in doing so!

Approximately 3 Brits die every year by testing a 9v battery with their tongue.
UK hospitals have reported that people really do break arms in cracker pulling related accidents.
Since 1996 over [...]



Virtual Body Shop Party

Dec 5th, 2009 | By Friday Girl

Have Facebook?
At home on 6th Decmber between 1pm and 7pm?
Fancy 25% off products in the Body Shop XMas catalogue?

There will be a virtual Body Shop party this Sunday afternoon via Facebook events. To join in with the fun all you need to do is visit the link below.
There will be prizes and free gifts for [...]