I love to read, and at the beginning of this year I started using Goodreads to keep track of my reading progress. I’m not sure if this has caused me to read more, or if it’s just the fact I’m keeping track of them for the first time – but Read more…
Do you get cashback on your purchases? I try my best to earn some form of cashback or loyalty points on every purchase I make. Sometimes I manage to get both cashback and loyalty points! When I excitedly tell people about this, I’m often met with a blank stare; most Read more…
The Summer Reading Challenge is always a key feature of our summer. It’s a great way to keep children reading over the holidays, and this year children can sign up online, setting their own target for the number of books they want to read. Once they’ve read a book they Read more…
You have probably heard someone talk about a ‘gut feeling’ before. They were probably talking about a hunch or idea they had that just felt right. But it turns out that our guts can actually feel in their own way. Researchers in the past decade or so have started looking Read more…
This week saw the launch of The Immunity Box from fourfivecbd. Priced at £39.99, the limited edition box contains supplements from some of the UK’s fastest growing health and wellness brands with a total value of £99. As well as providing immune boosting supplements, this box has an added bonus. Read more…
Lockdown has been a struggle for many people. Not being able to go about our lives as usual can be stressful, but there’s also the issue of who you find yourself in lockdown with. Many people are finding themselves locked in their home with a partner or family member they Read more…
Things have been fairly strange for everyone lately, but any time of stress or uncertainty can take its toll on our mental health. Now more than ever, it’s really important to keep an eye on our wellbeing and to do what we can to protect our mental health. Here are Read more…
I recently finished reading this book by Bronnie Ware; she was a nurse caring for people at the end of their lives, and wrote this book listing the top five things most of her clients said they regretted. The book is about so much more than that, and definitely worth Read more…
Looking for podcasts for kids? You’ve come to the right place! I love podcasts; I wrote a post a while ago listing my favourites. Not long ago it occurred to me that S may also enjoy listening to podcasts… little did I know just how much she would enjoy them! Read more…
I love podcasts, and listen to them every day. I feel like right now is a great opportunity to listen to even more of them, since many of us are off work right now. There are literally thousands of podcasts out there; whatever you’re into, there is bound to be Read more…
Often when we see someone who is fit and healthy, we think, “they must have lots of spare time and the money to be healthy and exercise.” What we don’t realize is that many of these people simply live smart to achieve their health and fitness. Being helathy and getting Read more…
S was very excited when we were offered a beanbag from Bean Bag Bazaar for review. We immediately set about reorganising our living room to create a reading corner. We were sent the ICON® Milano Velvet Lounge Chair Bean Bag in Teal. Although you can see S sitting in it Read more…
When you think of a prepubescent children’s counselor, you may imagine a school counselor who gives your kid advice and who listens to them a bit should they need to vent. That is one aspect of children’s counseling, but there are many types of counselors and many services they can Read more…
Welcome to this card reading for 2020, using the Work Your Light oracle deck. Before choosing your card (or cards), close your eyes and take a few deep breaths. Try to calm your thoughts. I find that breathing out through my mouth helps. If you have a particular question, hold Read more…
Welcome to this card reading for 2020, using the Daily Guidance from your Angels oracle deck. Here’s how this works: take a deep breath and calm your thoughts. If you have a specific question, hold it in your mind as you look at the image below, and choose the card Read more…
As parents, we always want what is best for our children. As a single parent, you face more challenges with trying to make sure you can be everywhere and do everything for and with your children by yourself. It is easy to get stressed out and overwhelmed by the weight Read more…