Each morning (or sometimes the evening before), I write up a to-do list for the day. I list all the tasks I would like to achieve, in roughly the order of priority. Lately, some common items I have added to my to do list include, ‘blog promotion’, ‘blog improvements’ and ‘tidy’. What is the problem …
I am very grateful to have been nominated for the Mystery Blogger Award by Kendra of Hearts and Houseshoes. Thank you so much Kendra for the nomination! Do check out Kendra’s post about the Mystery Blogger Award, and have a look round the rest of her blog as well, because she writes fantastic blog posts …
First published in 2013 by Sphere. Paperback, 440 pages. ‘The Loveliest Chocolate Shop in Paris’ is the 4th book I have read by Jenny Colgan, and I have enjoyed them all without exception. This is a gorgeous story, and it paints such an atmospheric picture with its descriptions of Paris and Parisian life. I am …
Back in January, I wrote about my first impressions of the Hairburst Shampoo, Conditioner and Elixir. I have now been using these products for just over 6 weeks. It’s time for an update! Have I got any results from using Hairburst? I am pleased with how my hair is looking. The difference is subtle, but …
My challenges: 1 hour of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) study and/or practice each day. (And putting the techniques into practice throughout my day.) 1 guided meditation or mindfulness exercise each day. Why did I choose these challenges? I had a lot of different ideas for my challenges this month. I chose these because I …
Last month, I challenged myself to: Spend 1 hour per day browsing other blogs Post at least 10 tweets per day Post on Instagram at least twice per day It’s been a very successful challenge. I managed to complete my goals every day, apart from the very last day! It was a busy day and …
Back in October 2017, I set myself a challenge to read for an hour every day. I had so many books at home that I intended to read, but I never got round to doing much reading. I’d been feeling the urge to do this challenge for a while, as I really liked the idea …
I love nature, and plants have always fascinated me. In this post, I want to outline some of the benefits of keeping house plants, and reasons why you might want to try it too! But first, here’s a little bit of background on my love of plants. My family has kept indoor plants for all my life, …
I feel very privileged to have been nominated for The Versatile Blogger Award by TWO bloggers within days of each other, so thank you very much to Emma from Forever Lost In Travel and Michelle from Garden of Aquarius. This is the first time my blog has been nominated for an award, so it means …
You know the ribbons I’m talking about. The ones that are sewn inside the shoulders of your tops, cardigans and jumpers, and in the waistband of skirts. They are meant to help your clothes stay on the hanger, and take the weight of the garment to save the fabric from stretching. But I’d be interested …
