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2019

15 Nov Book Review – Forever Blue by Kelly-Marie Pollock
12 Nov Book Review – Friend Request by Laura Marshall (No Spoilers)
06 Nov Book Review – The Anxiety Solution by Chloe Brotheridge
05 Nov My November Challenge – Read for an Hour Every Day
04 Nov Blogtober 2019 – How Did I Do?
31 Oct Blogtober Day 31 – A Halloween Feast
30 Oct Blogtober Day 30 – Watching ‘Countdown’
29 Oct Blogtober Day 29 – Monsters’ Ball Bath Bomb and Zombie Burgers
28 Oct Blogtober Day 28 – Halloween Nails
27 Oct Blogtober Day 27 – The Westquay Haunted House
26 Oct Blogtober Day 26 – A Halloween Word Search
25 Oct Blogtober Day 25 – All about the Pumpkins!
24 Oct Blogtober Day 24 – A Spooky Trail
23 Oct Blogtober Day 23 – Bewitched Bubble Bar and Halloween Video Games
22 Oct Blogtober Day 22 – An Autumnal Picnic in the Park
21 Oct Blogtober Day 21 – Making Witch Hats for my Cat
20 Oct Blogtober Day 20 – An Autumnal Jigsaw
19 Oct Blogtober Day 19 – A LUSH Bath Bomb and an Autumnal Walk
18 Oct Blogtober Day 18 – Making Pumpkin Spice Granola
17 Oct Blogtober Day 17 – Pumpkin Candle and Sheet Mask
16 Oct Blogtober Day 16 – Halloween Trail at Sir Harold Hillier Gardens
15 Oct Blogtober Day 15 – A Mini Autumnal Charity Shop Haul
14 Oct Blogtober Day 14 – Dancing to a Halloween Playlist
13 Oct Blogtober Day 13 – Halloween Crafts
12 Oct Blogtober Day 12 – Autumnal Photography in the Garden
11 Oct Blogtober Day 11 – Making Pumpkin Spice ‘Latte’
10 Oct Blogtober Day 10 – Autumnal Colouring
09 Oct Blogtober Day 9 – Autumnal Bedding
08 Oct Blogtober Day 8 – Helping Hedgehogs
07 Oct Blogtober Day 7 – A Halloween LUSH Haul
06 Oct Blogtober Day 6 – Colouring my Hair with Henna
05 Oct Blogtober Day 5 – Blackberry Picking
04 Oct Blogtober Day 4 – An Autumnal Walk
03 Oct Blogtober Day 3 – Reading ‘Harry Potter’
02 Oct Blogtober Day 2 – Getting Autumnal in the Digital World
01 Oct Blogtober Day 1 – An Autumnal Wardrobe
30 Sep September Product ‘Empties’
27 Sep I Wasn’t Going to Do Blogtober This Year. But Now I Am!
22 Sep Natural Deodorant vs Conventional Antiperspirant – Striking a Balance
16 Sep A Year of Blogging
10 Sep Poems I Wrote as a Child
05 Sep August Challenge Evaluation and September Plans
31 Aug August Product ‘Empties’
26 Aug Reduce, Reuse and Recycle – A Few Tips
20 Aug 6 Unique Self-Care Ideas
14 Aug Acupressure Mat Review
08 Aug My August Challenges
06 Aug July Challenge Evaluation – Using Things Up and Exercising
31 Jul July Product ‘Empties’
26 Jul June Product ‘Empties’
23 Jul Green Vegetable Soup
20 Jul Mushroom and Tofu Mild Curry
16 Jul Kale and Quinoa Healthy One-Pot Meal
11 Jul July Challenges – Using Things Up and Exercising
05 Jul Pinterest Challenge Update
29 Jun Book Review – Love Life, Live Life by Sue Stone
23 Jun How to Overcome ‘Brain Frazzle’
17 Jun How to Make Exercise into a Game
11 Jun Book Review – Do You Remember the First Time by Jenny Colgan (No Spoilers)
10 Jun Using Things Up in June
08 Jun June Pinterest Challenge
03 Jun Skincare Routine Update
01 Jun May Product ‘Empties’
27 May Film Review – Cancer: The Integrative Perspective
21 May How to Cheer Yourself Up When You Are Feeling Upset
17 May Another Hairburst Update – 16 Weeks
13 May The Blogger Recognition Award
10 May Dancing with the Universe
06 May Book Review – Twenties Girl by Sophie Kinsella (No Spoilers)
05 May Trying out a Skincare Routine
04 May April Challenges – Evaluation
30 Apr April Product ‘Empties’
24 Apr ‘Food February’ – Trying to Increase my Weight to a Healthy BMI
19 Apr The Liebster Award – Discover New Blogs
13 Apr 7 Lessons I Have Learned from Studying Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
09 Apr Taking on 5 Challenges in April 2019
05 Apr Evaluation – Practising Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Mindfulness
31 Mar March Product ‘Empties’ with a Sustainable Twist
27 Mar Book Review – ‘Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Dummies’ by Rhena Branch and Rob Willson
22 Mar Setting ‘Micro Tasks’ for Improved Productivity
16 Mar The Mystery Blogger Award
12 Mar Book Review – The Loveliest Chocolate Shop in Paris by Jenny Colgan (No Spoilers) Plus Book Giveaway!
09 Mar Hairburst Update – 6 Weeks
05 Mar March 2019 Challenge – Practising Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Mindfulness
01 Mar Evaluation – Exploring Blogs and Social Media
28 Feb Reading Every Day in October 2017
22 Feb Benefits of Keeping House Plants
17 Feb The Versatile Blogger Award
13 Feb What To Do With Those Little Ribbons You Cut Off Your Clothes
09 Feb How to Get More Exercise Without Putting In Extra Time
03 Feb February 2019 Challenge – Exploring Blogs and Social Media
31 Jan Hairburst Shampoo, Conditioner and Elixir – My First Impressions
25 Jan How to Use Up Leftover Pieces of Soap and Solid Shower Products
20 Jan Would You Rather…? Tag Challenge!
19 Jan Saying NO to Things You Don’t Want To Do (and How to Feel Better About It)
15 Jan September 2017 Challenge – Vegan Diet and Writing Poetry
09 Jan Making Reusable Make-Up Wipes
04 Jan ‘Failing’ my December Challenge!

2018

29 Dec Book Review – Second Chance by Jane Green (No Spoilers)
27 Dec Anticipatory Anxiety, and How to Make it Go Away
23 Dec Review – LUSH Ectoplasm Naked Shower Cream
18 Dec Affirmation – Every Day I am Learning and Growing
12 Dec My Experience with Detox Foot Pads
09 Dec Challenge for August 2017 – Positive Attitude
03 Dec How to Write Original Blog Posts
02 Dec December 2018 Challenge – Improving my Sleep Pattern
01 Dec Evaluation – November 2018 Oil Pulling Challenge
30 Nov The Easiest Way to Eat Medlar Fruits
29 Nov Affirmation – I Have Boundless Inner Strength
25 Nov Book Review – ‘Spark: How exercise will improve the performance of your brain’ by John J. Ratey and Eric Hagerman
21 Nov June 2017 Challenge – Cut Internet Procrastination
17 Nov How to Fight Off a Cold
11 Nov Alternative Uses for Cosmetic Products You are Not Going to Use
07 Nov November 2018 Challenge – Oil Pulling
06 Nov Evaluation – October 2018 Blogging and Piano Practice Challenge
31 Oct Making Useful Cloths out of Old Socks
30 Oct Tips for Getting to Sleep
29 Oct Neutralising Anxiety Triggers
28 Oct Grateful, Proud and Always Learning
27 Oct Challenge for May 2017 – Run Every Day
26 Oct Tips for Dealing with Pre-Performance Anxiety and Nerves
25 Oct Activities for Re-Energising Yourself
24 Oct Affirmation – I’m Feeling Great Today!
23 Oct Review – Love Beauty and Planet: Gentle Cleansing Conditioner – Shea Butter and Sandalwood Oil
22 Oct Packing List for Trips Away
21 Oct Nature Poems
20 Oct Blame and Responsibility
19 Oct Affirmation – People are Friendly and Approachable
18 Oct Using Washi Tape to Colour Code Chargers
17 Oct April 2017 Challenge – Getting Up at 7am Every Day
15 Oct Do I Keep Something, or Give It Away?
14 Oct Ways to Reduce your Plastic Use
13 Oct Affirmation – I Can Create my Life the Way I Want it
12 Oct A Set of Mottos for Getting Through Challenging Times
11 Oct Sugar Free Challenge – March 2017
10 Oct Challenge Idea – Visit a Different Village, Town or City Every Day!
09 Oct 5 Positive Side-Effects of Anxiety
08 Oct Affirmation – Life is a Big Adventure!
07 Oct Every Small Action Makes a Difference (Recycle that Bottle!)
06 Oct Manifesting Deer
05 Oct Thoughts That May Help You When You Are Feeling Anxious.
04 Oct Bird Poems
03 Oct Book Review – The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle
02 Oct October 2018 Challenge – Blogging and Practising Piano
01 Oct Evaluation – September 2018 Healthy Lifestyle Challenge
29 Sep Review – Faith in Nature Watermelon Conditioner
23 Sep Blu Tack Hooks for Loose Cables
21 Sep A Couple of Poems
19 Sep September 2018 Challenge – Healthy Lifestyle Choices
18 Sep It Started with Flossing Teeth… My First Monthly Challenge!
17 Sep Challenge Idea – Read a Whole Book Series Within a Month!
16 Sep Affirmation – I Am a Fun and Playful Person