*Collaborative post Self-care can be described as a conscious act a person takes in order to promote their own physical, mental, and emotional health. Self care has never been more important. I like to think that summer is a time when I can really kick back and relax and spend some time on myself. I find it much easier to think about self care during the warmer months. The days are longer and there just seems more time to make time for self care. 5 tips for Summer self care Self-care covers physical, mental, and emotional health and all three…
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The summer holidays gives me a chance to work through the pile of books I’ve accumulated through the year. Nothing beats relaxing with a good book and I’m looking forward to ticking off some books on my Goodreads list this summer. If you’re looking for a new book to enjoy then you’ll want to enter my giveaway to win a copy of Shadows Over The Spanish Sun. Inspired by real historical events, Shadows Over The Spanish Sun is a moving story and a sweeping novel of passionate love, betrayal and redemption, set against the turmoil and tragedy of the Spanish…
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Starting the week by writing the Monday Happy List is something I’ve been doing for a while. It’s a chance for me to sit down and reflect on the things that made me happy in the previous week, as well as to record some of our family adventures. It’s a post I always love to write. Monday Happy List {Week 354} I am so thankful that we have made it to the Summer holidays without any bubbles bursting. My son managed to finish Year 6 and enjoy all kinds of fun in his last week including signing his Leavers Yearbook, wearing his…
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*Collaborative post Do you dream of panelled walls, glittering chandeliers and private swimming pools? When it comes to decorating our homes, we all have long lists of “wants”, but if you’re decorating on a budget these wants are difficult to prioritise and fund. Simple and budget-friendly ways to add elegance However, that doesn’t have to mean that your dream of an elegant and luxurious home is out of reach. Did you know that there are dozens of ways to make your home appear expensive and opulent all within your budget? Let’s explore some simple and cost-effective ways to add a…
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Starting the week by writing the Monday Happy List is something I’ve been doing for a while. It’s a chance for me to sit down and reflect on the things that made me happy in the previous week, as well as to record some of our family adventures. It’s a post I always love to write. Monday Happy List {Week 353} I finally bought myself a new bike last week. My husband and children all have their own bikes and have been going off on bike rides for the last year. I decided I wanted to join in and picked up a…
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Despite living next to the London Borough of Harrow we don’t seem to hop over the border very often. The last time was when we made a visit to Bentley Priory Nature Reserve which was very cold and muddy. Headstone Manor and Museum has been on my list for a while and some cancelled plans meant we were able to visit this weekend. Headstone Manor and Museum, Harrow Headstone Museum, also known as the Harrow Museum, is the local history museum for the London Borough of Harrow in England. The Harrow Museum is made up of four historic buildings, which…
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Disclosure – this is a sponsored post If you are not sure where to buy tyres Basingstoke does have some outlets – but why not save yourself the time and inconvenience of shopping around in person and get yourself online instead, sourcing the best set of tyres for your vehicle for a great price and in half the time, too? Here are some points to consider before buying tyres online. Get the Right Tyres There are several ways to find out what size tyres you need. The first way, if you are happy with your current tyre’s performance, is by…
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Disclosure – this is a sponsored post For the last 3 months we’ve had a house guest. It has been lovely to have the grown up company, and babysitter on tap, but now they have finally moved out. For three months our spare room was in use and one of the side effects of this was that we didn’t make any changes to our house in this time. However as soon as our guest moved out it gave us a chance to move things around. Our 2021 home improvement plans The spare room is usually a bit of a dumping…
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Starting the week by writing the Monday Happy List is something I’ve been doing for a while. It’s a chance for me to sit down and reflect on the things that made me happy in the previous week, as well as to record some of our family adventures. It’s a post I always love to write. Monday Happy List {Week 352} Last week was actually a really bad week for me. I had two interviews and didn’t get offered either job. It was disappointing and hugely frustrating for me and it’s going to take me a while to pick myself up. We…