I feel as though it’s been a particularly cold winter here in the UK. We’ve had several cold spells when I just can’t wear enough layers! When talking about winter fashion, layering up and keeping warm is a significant factor to consider. But that doesn’t mean winter fashion can’t be stylish. In this post, I’m …
My New Productivity System for 2023
To start this post, I would like to wish everyone a Happy New Year! I know we are already three weeks into 2023 now, but I’ve still got that fresh new year feeling. Have you? This sounds like a total cliche, but I really feel like 2023 is going to be my year. The reason for …
8 Big Advantages of Ebooks over Paper Books
Ebooks are a relatively new phenomenon. The first ebook was created in 1971 but ebooks didn’t become really mainstream until 2007 when the Amazon Kindle was launched. Before the late 20th century, there would be no discussion to be had – paper books were the only option for hundreds of years. New inventions are generally improvements …
Why I Write Down What I Got For Christmas
I have a little private tradition of writing down all my Christmas presents, and who I received them from. I do this for my birthday too. This might seem like a strange, pointless and slightly boastful thing to do, but there are some real, practical reasons why I do it. Let’s get straight into the …
How To Wrap Gifts Sustainably – Featuring Wrappr
Have you done all your Christmas shopping yet? More to the point, have you wrapped it? Gift wrap really adds a whole additional layer (literally) of excitement and colour to any gift. The problem is that 540,000 tonnes of waste from wrapping paper and other gift-wrapping products end up in landfill after every holiday …
The Best Sustainable Christmas Gifts for 2022
December is well underway, and unless you are super organised, the realisation may just be hitting you that you still have lots of Christmas shopping to do! Don’t panic – this gift guide is here to provide all the inspiration. I’ve got some lovely products to show you here so hopefully, there will be …
18 Fun Birthday Party Ideas for Adults
When you think of birthday parties, you are probably reminded of your childhood and teen years. We tend to tone down our birthday celebrations the older we get. However, in my opinion, every year we get through, whether we have struggled or sailed through, is something to celebrate! There’s no reason why we should stop …
11 Relaxing Screen-Free Activities To Do Before Bed
What do you normally do in the few hours before going to bed? Common activities for me include watching YouTube videos, playing online games, and reading social media. In a way, these activities help me to relax and wind down, but at the same time they end up keeping me awake for longer. What these …
My Experience Having Covid-19
You are probably tired of the subject of Covid, but I wanted to share my experience having Covid-19 earlier this year. Before you get worried, thankfully I didn’t get it too badly! Obviously, everyone’s experience having Covid is very different, so I wouldn’t describe my experience as a typical Covid experience, nor a particularly unusual …
Experimental (but Delicious!) Kimchi Fried Rice Recipe
It’s been a while since I posted a recipe on my blog, so I thought I’d post something I’ve been making recently. Kimchi fried rice is a popular Korean dish and is otherwise known as Bokkeumbap. My recipe here is inspired by a Bokkeumbap I had in a restaurant a couple of weeks ago. I …