Do you ever sit down to work on your blog, and your mind goes completely blank? You just cannot think of anything to write about, and it seems bewildering how other bloggers are able to churn out post after post on imaginative topics. Where do all their ideas come from? I’ve definitely been there! Sometimes …
An Autumnal Picnic in the Park
Today I needed to pop into town to get some things. I decided to incorporate an Autumnal picnic into my trip. There is a big park in the middle of town and I knew that the trees would be looking stunning at this time of year. Buying picnic food I went into my favourite whole-foods …
An Autumnal Jigsaw
Today I felt like doing a jigsaw, so I checked in the cupboards to see if we had any Autumnal ones. I found a 500 piece puzzle that was clearly set in the Autumn because the trees in the picture had bright orange leaves! Perfect. I cleared off my desk and made a start. First …
Making Pumpkin Spice Granola
Last week, I made Pumpkin Spice Latte from Ruth’s recipe on her blog ThatAutisticFitChick. [Edit 20/1/23: This blog no longer seems to exist so I have removed the links.] It turned out well, so today I decided to make another of her recipes: Pumpkin Spice Granola. I put on some music and got cooking. I …
Autumnal Photography in my Garden
My garden is looking very Autumnal at the moment. Today, I went outside to take some Autumnal photos! It was raining outside, as you will be able to tell from the photos. I think this added to the atmosphere. Here are some of the Autumnal things I found: Colourful Leaves Here are just some of …
Making Pumpkin Spice ‘Latte’
A few weeks ago I saw a recipe for a Vegan Pumpkin Spice Latte that Ruth posted on her blog ThatAutisticFitChick. [Edit 20/1/23: This blog no longer seems to exist so I have removed the links.] Until today, I had never tried a pumpkin spice latte. Since it is a seasonal drink, I decided to …
Autumnal Colouring
Today, I decided to do some colouring in, but with an Autumnal twist! Colouring is a great relaxing activity to do at home when you just need to chill out for a bit. I also find colouring helpful when I need something to keep my hands busy when I am listening to something, such as …
Changing my Bedroom Decor for Autumn
The weather has been getting colder and I’ve been feeling cold at night under my thin summer duvet. I decided it was time to swap it for a thicker one that I have. At the same time, I thought it would be nice to create an Autumnal theme for my bedding. I had thought about …
How To Help Hedgehogs in the Autumn
Today, I made a donation to the British Hedgehog Preservation Society, to give hedgehogs a helping hand this Autumn. I donated £31 to represent the 31 days of October. Why do hedgehogs need help in Autumn? At this time of year, many hedgehogs are vulnerable. Female hedgehogs usually give birth to two litters each year, …
Colouring my Hair with Henna
Today I decided to colour my hair with henna. You may be thinking, what’s that got to do with an Autumnal theme? Well, the henna will turn my hair reddish, which is the colour of Autumn leaves! My red hair will also complement my Autumnal wardrobe. This is not a new venture for me – I …