Life

Your best Valentine’s Day ever – yes, even in lockdown!

Whether you're madly lurved up, stuck at home with the OH and kids, or single, Sussex-based sex and relationships therapist Gaylin has a host of tips for the perfect V-day.
Valentine (and galentine) letterbox treats

The pandemic has created a boom in letter box gifting. With so much choice and V-Day coming up, why not make someone's day?
From Sussex with Love: Your ultimate V-day gift guide

Keep it local this V-Day with our ultimate roundup of all the treats and goodies you need for a night to remember. Print out, leave around the house - et voila!
Shake it up baby! Mixology Group cocktail masterclasses

Muddy's commercial director Sally bravely gets tipsy to review a Sussex virtual cocktail masterclass, perfect for an entertaining night in or V-Day date night.
Eight tiny but powerful hacks to get you through lockdown

Losing your marbles trying to manage WFH, homeschooling and 'what's for dinner?' Sussex coach Camille of The Float Spa has these simple hacks that'll stop you surrendering to the overwhelm.
Lockdown divorce: everything you need to know

Divorce queries have rocketed during lockdown. If you're one of the many at the end of your tether, Haywards Heath based family lawyer Gilvia Tisshaw has the answers to all your questions.
Connecting with the nature on your doorstep

Brighton-based meditation and creativity teacher Helen shares her top tips for creating a relationship with nature to help your mental wellbeing.
Sex life struggling in lockdown? Here’s what to do.

Been swinging from the chandeliers recently? Let's be frank, Covid's taken a toll on all our important relationships. Sex and relationships expert Gaylin Tudhope to the rescue!
Wreath making workshops in Sussex

Grab a mince pie and a glass of Sussex fizz and get stuck into one of these lovely local wreath-making workshops. Several hours of meditative bliss await.
Introducing The Indie Store

You want to 'shop small' but lockdown is making it tricky. Not on my watch! Our latest launch, The Indie Store, is all about supporting brilliant local retail, and here's how you can help too.
How to survive lockdown (again)

Feeling the Covid 2 blues? Here are six silver linings to the latest restrictions that just might change your mind (and no, cheeky, they're not all gin brands)
Is it time to start your own business?

2020 has forced many of us to radically rethink our careers, goals and dreams. Muddy meets four inspiring women who took control and started their own businesses during Covid. Is it time we joined them?</a

Back-to-school for grown-ups

The kids may be going back to school but why should they get all the new gear? We all deserve shiny winter boots and bags too. Here's our pick for back-to-school style.
Muddy meets – Foraged by Fern

Eyeing up the hedgerows thinking 'I wonder if I can eat that?' Foraging has become something of a foodie trend. Muddy caught up with Sussex foraging expert Fern Freud to get the lowdown on all things wild food.
What I’ve learnt in lockdown

Love it or loathe it, lockdown has given us time to learn new skills but has it taught us something deeper? Muddy tapped five women juggling careers, babies and even a tumour, to tell all.
Which entrepreneur won Tide’s £2000 helping hand?

Thanks for asking! Say hello to Jade and her delicious bakery business and find out how the money has helped her boost her business to the next level.
Desk delights

It’s National Stationery Week - the perfect excuse to pimp up your workstation with the loveliest stationery and desk accessories.
Win £2000 to kickstart your business dreams

Have a brilliant business that needs a helping hand? We’ve teamed up with business banking alternative, Tide, to offer two grand to give you the boost you need. Competition now closed.
First time fashion

Ready for an adventure? Us too! At Muddy we’ve committed to new experiences this summer (both cultural and clothes related, natch). Read on for inspo - and win a sizzling £400 hush wardrobe while you’re at it!
Wonderful Weddings

Planning a wedding? Don't do anything until you've consulted our comprehensive wedding guide for all 21 Muddy counties. The dreamiest venues, florists, photographers and more - you're welcome!