Special Prince William and Kate Middleton London Royal Wedding

Champagne007 was in the crowd of 1 million people on the route to Westminster Abbey and saw the couple's first kiss at Buckingham Palace with her own eyes.

More personal photoes and details on what it was like being in the crowd and the celebrations in London. In the meantime, read about the lead up to the wedding - The Will and Kate epidemic.

Champagne007 can't wait to share more about this very special occasion on April 29 2011, the London royal wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton.

Update -
See more photoes and read about it in Part 1 of A Special on Prince William and Kate Middleton's London Royal Wedding, Part 2 of A Special on Prince William and Kate Middleton's London Royal Wedding  and More photoes of Prince William and Kate Middleton's London Royal Wedding

And read Why London is Better than New York or Battle of the London Tourist Attractions.  

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On Men - how strong, how noble, how brilliant, how courageous

She's famous for her novels Mrs Dalloway and To The Lighthouse. Nicole Kidman played her in the movie The Hours. Virginia Woolf's writing is not only for literary lovers and feminists, but is a great sojourn into history, particularly her short story A Society in Monday or Tuesday which provides an interesting read on men and women:

QnA: How do you control or curb chocolate cravings?

How do you control or curb chocolate cravings?
I used to believe Gods gift to women was chocolate and I loved it so much that a death-by-chocolate was my ideal - chocolate ice-cream, chocolate biscuits, chocolate bars, chocolate donuts, chocolate cake, chocolate drinks, chocolate tarts, chocolate manicures, chocolate face masks, chocolate you name it, oh yeah, yummo, yes I might have been a chocolate addict.

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Save Money with these Beauty Product Discount Promo Codes

If you are running out of your favourite beauty product or need to buy presents, save money and take advantage of the discounts this Easter.

Tips to Save Money on your Grocery Bill at the Supermarket

In the current economic climate, we are all looking at how to save money and one of our big bills is when we do our weekly supermarket shopping. My grocery bill is now 25 - 50% less than it used to be and I've identified what tips I can share:

1. Study your Receipts - not only to make sure you're not being overcharged but to analyse how you can save next time. What is your grocery bill made up of, how can you reduce it and did you need everything on there - this review process will help you the next time you're supermarket shopping.

Easter - Chocolate treats, Church & the Ku Klux Clan

For me, Easter has always been about bunnies, chocolate and travel - it's the next best thing to Christmas with a license to treat my sweet tooth, but around the world, Easter Celebrations take on different forms.

$1.9 billion is spent on Easter candy in America alone. Imagine how many Easter eggs are consumed around the world! But this Easter I decided to see another side to Easter.

Mental Health - is the problem getting worse?

I had an interesting conversation today with a friend about whether the problem of mental health is getting worse in our society.

Chemicals - My view is that it is becoming a bigger problem primarily because we are exposed to many more chemicals in our food by consuming larger quantities of vitamins, preservatives and pesticides. Our environment is also a factor, from television, mobile phones and computers to pollution and air conditioning. Did you know that coca cola is used to clean blood off the road and the plastic from bottled water can be harmful to us?

The Will and Kate epidemic

A man and woman are getting married, but Will and Kate are royals, the future King and Queen of England, so on top of the stress of getting married, there is the press, extended relatives coming out of the woodwork, memorabilia and anti-Royalist plans.

New - QnA!

Champagne007 wants to help you so send me your questions on Travel, Weight Loss, Beauty, Health, Fitness or Happiness.

• Want to know more about London? I'm not a travel agent but I live in London so I can help you with any conundrums boggling your brain. 
• Need someone to hold your hand with weight loss? I'll help you come up with a plan.

How? Post your question in the comment section of this post and I'll answer it and if I don't know the answer, I'll do my best to find it. All it will cost is your time.

When I Met David and Victoria Beckhams' Manicurist ....

Tips and Tricks for Men and Women on Doing Your Nails - from the manicurist to the Beckhams. 

Top Ten Tips for an Unforgettable European Holiday

 

A European holiday is one of those wonderful experiences that can be even more unforgettable with these top ten tips:

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QnA: Weight Loss

QN - What did you do to lose weight?

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Forget your personal trainer, try zumba - the fitness party fad!

It's the phenomenon that gets you fit whilst having fun - shaking your hips like Shakira, mixing salsa steps, Bollywood dancing and sweating like it's raining are all part of the zumba workout. 

Top 5 Tips to Get Started on Weight Loss

If you need to start losing weight but don't have the time, try any of these simple tips to get the ball rolling:

Why London is better than New York

Champagne007 investigates the mystery of London versus New York in true Sherlocke Holmes style. She breaks it down for you and goes where no one has been before. 

Big Ben -v- The Statue of Liberty

Their the icons of each city. Big Ben may look mighty, but he's not actually big. If size matters, then Lady Liberty has to win, in any case, she's a woman and they always do, right?!

What should my next travel blog be - you choose?

Have your say as to what you would like my next blog to be. With Easter coming up and everyone planning trips, I thought I would do another travel piece. Here are the blogs I am considering:

Affordable Food in London

Popular with locals - the best duck in the world, a restaurant called Bloody French & spaghetti in a paper bag. 

How to be Frugal - Eating Out and Seeing the Real London

It's big, beautiful and expensive, but learn from a Londoner how to be frugal, where to go and how to avoid the tourist traps. 

Gourmet brunch at home

Cheap gourmet brunch - Brunch is one of those truly wonderful pass times on the weekend. In London, brunch can cost a small fortune. I threw this together and it cost less than a fiver.

QnA: Budget Backpacking in Europe by Bus & Train

What about backpacking in Europe by bus or train?

Transport

Trains will probably be quickest as I have done a bus tour before and we spent most of our time on the bus which meant less site seeing, but it is definitely cheaper, so that's the trade off (time versus money).

Would you eat breast milk ice-cream?

There are lots of weird foods that are eaten today around the world, but this is a shocker.

Five Facts about Champagne to Impress your Friends

Here are five facts about champagne to wow your friends that I learnt from my trip to the Champagne region in France:

Does marriage make you happy?

On kissing frogs, marriage and snagging a prince 

Cabbages - A Celebrity Diet Miracle?

It's called the sacred heart diet, because heart patients need a safe way to lose a lot of weight in a hurry so they can have surgery. I read Sarah Michelle Gellar used it and it's meant to be a wonderful fat burner.

Foodie Traveller Alert - what are your favourite foods around the world?

Foie gras frais de canard (Duck foie gras with jelly)

After blogging about Pierre's macarons, it brought to mind that in my travels, there have been some memorable local foods. These are the ones that come to mind:

Spicy Hummus - My Battle with Dried Chickpeas

Ho hum what a conundrum making hummus! It took a few attempts but finally I got there. I managed to make my first tastes-like-the-real-deal hummus.

Pierre Herme - The Master of Macarons

Paris is a magical city, and one of its master magicians is Pierre Herme. 

To say I am obsessed is an understatement. I am almost prepared to say that I love them as much as champagne.

After a half a dozen trips to Paris, I am a mini-connoisseur of macarons. Of all the patiserries, Pierre's is the ultimate indulgence. My first thought after eating them was I have truly lived, my life is complete and I can die happy. They were bliss, the mix of ingredients were exciting and they melted in my mouth.

Chicken Soup - Good for the Soul

Today was a little chillier and the sunny Spring weather took a day off. On the food network, I saw a fancy chicken dish and it made me peckish for comfort food. This is what I threw together and I had to share it because it was so easy and delicious. This soup has a delicate flavour with a hint of spiciness.

Oysters - not just an aphrodisiac

I came across a tip that magnesium taken before you go to bed can help with insomnia. Guess what has magnesium? That's right folks - Oysters! These babies help with stress, cause muscles to relax and increases your metabolism. Next time you spoil yourself with a plate or platter of oysters, pat yourself on the back for looking after your health and enjoy.

By the way, spinach is another source of magnesium. Try my super green juice recipe - Healthy Nightcap

Beauty Secret - Hair Tip on Baldness

Piers Morgan on CNN has had a few interesting celebrities and tonight it was Rod Stewart. What caught my attention was that he said he kept his hair in good condition by having it trimmed every few weeks and he also put oils on his hair when he was home. At 66 years old, he has an amazing head of hair. I have to admit that I am thinking now I'd better make an appointment for a long overdue trim!

So guys, hit the kitchen. Women, prod your men. 

See my earlier blog on hair beauty secrets - Natural Hair Treatments
Take a look at who Piers has interviewed - Piersmorgan blogs on cnn.com

How to Win Friends and Influence People

I confess, I pick up a self-help book every now and then. I think they are an interesting development in our society and draw on various elements in psychology. I've started reading Dave Carnegie's How to Win Friends and Influence People. It's quite an old book and has stood the test of time.

What has struck me is that it makes the point about not criticising others, how much everyone looks for acceptance and taking steps to change yourself rather than others. It's practical and makes sense.