Grey pegboard with Galentines written in white with a bottle of prosecco and a calendar on February.

Valentine’s Day Love Guide for All

Valentine’s day is celebrated by millions of lovers worldwide on 14th February every year. Originally, the day was used to celebrate numerous figures throughout history, such as Saint Valentine. Even the Romans used to celebrate this festival, and it has also been used to celebrate fertility rites and the pairing of women to men in … Continue reading Valentine’s Day Love Guide for All

Woman lying on a white bed looking exhausted with a cup of coffee, laptop, notebook, and glasses taken off.

Sleep Deprivation? The Benefits of a Sleep Diary

I’ve heard about the benefits of sleep and keeping a sleep diary for over 20 years but it never seemed like something I should do. That was, until, I was so sleep deprived that I could no longer think straight! Years of going back and forth the doctor, only to be told I was depressed … Continue reading Sleep Deprivation? The Benefits of a Sleep Diary

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A Sustainable Guide to Buying Jeans

is that time of year when we put away our shorts and dig out the jeans. Finding the right shape can be difficult, especially when you’re 5’2” and size 16, with an ‘upside-down’ bum (my kind daughter’s words!!). It’s also a minefield out there, with endless style, fits, rises, and colours! But buying jeans doesn’t … Continue reading A Sustainable Guide to Buying Jeans

Tips for Evaluating Your Life

October 19th was #EvaluateYourLifeDay so I guess today is as good a day as any to look at where I am and readjust course if necessary. Looking at yourself and your life can be difficult, nobody likes to acknowledge any negativity or failings in life. However, it is necessary to make sure you have the … Continue reading Tips for Evaluating Your Life

Strictly Come Open-minded

Oh yes, it’s that time of year and my favourite TV show OF THE YEAR is about to hit our screens. Excited much? YES!! Thanks to COVID, it is launching slightly later than usual, with less contestants, but I'm sure it will be entertaining nevertheless. Nothing feels better, on a cold, wet Saturday night, than … Continue reading Strictly Come Open-minded

Family Film Night for Under £10!

Since I have written a couple of posts about films/Netflix, it is probably fitting that I should share some tips on creating a family film night on a budget. Friday night is our family film night. It has always been one of my fondest memories from my own childhood… Blockbuster (WHO!!), chocolate, and all of … Continue reading Family Film Night for Under £10!

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What’s on Netflix in September

Wow, 2020 is almost over! Summer looks like it is leaving us, so now is the time to plan your duvet moments for the hibernation season. I love nothing more than cuddling up on the sofa with a fluffy blanket, a hot drink, some snacks, and some binge-worthy series or a good film. We are … Continue reading What’s on Netflix in September

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No Spoilers Film Review – The Invisible Man (2020)

Synopsis: When Cecilia's abusive ex takes his own life and leaves her his fortune, she suspects his death was a hoax. As a series of coincidences turn lethal, Cecilia works to prove that she is being hunted by someone nobody can see [IMDb]. Director & Writer: Leigh Whannell Elizabeth Moss – Cecelia (Wife) [The Handmaids … Continue reading No Spoilers Film Review – The Invisible Man (2020)

5 Things to do During a Lockdown

Follow my blog with Bloglovin My usual day starts about 6am (sometimes before), then I make my journey to work... 57 miles and approximately 2 hours depending on the traffic! Then, come 4pm, I embark on the same tedious journey home. By 7pm I could be sitting down to dinner, or just making it... So … Continue reading 5 Things to do During a Lockdown