This is a question that I have been thinking about lately. Not long ago I would have said with absolute certainty that the cover of a book is not at all important and it is only the words inside that matter. But then I created my profile on Instagram and things started to change. I discovered… Continue reading Are book covers important, or is it only the story that matters?
Are mobile phones a blessing or a curse?
A little while ago I wrote a post called are video games a blessing or a curse? Did you read it? It was one of those posts that started off as a rant, an opportunity to vent a few frustrations, and whilst that was great, it ended up becoming more than that. It became a… Continue reading Are mobile phones a blessing or a curse?
10 things I can live without
Have you read my 10 things I can’t live without post? If you have then you will be able to guess the format of this one, but just in case...it's going to be a fun, tongue in cheek post of 10 things that I would be totally fine living my life without. I hope that you… Continue reading 10 things I can live without
Pregnancy…what a journey!
If you read my May in a nutshell post then you will be aware that I announced the birth of my daughter. As she was born right at the end of May she was very much a brand new newborn when I completed that post, and as a result I was still a bit all over… Continue reading Pregnancy…what a journey!
My July in a nutshell
So here we are, already into August! Isn't it crazy how quickly 2019 is disappearing?! As we find ourselves in a new month it's time for another roundup. Keep on reading to find out my highs, lows and standout moments for July. I would love to hear yours, so please leave a comment if you… Continue reading My July in a nutshell
Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry: a book that had a lasting impact on me
Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry: a young adult novel by Mildred D. Taylor. Have you read it? If so, take a moment and think about what, (if anything) it meant to you. If you haven't then take a moment to do a quick search to get your hands on a copy, because, in my… Continue reading Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry: a book that had a lasting impact on me
How to: declutter your mind
If you read my How to: declutter your home effectively post you will already know that I'm not good with clutter in my home. I much prefer everything to have a place and be neat and tidy. It's not just my home though, I like a clear mind as well, (don't we all?) but sometimes that… Continue reading How to: declutter your mind
The best bits about summer!
Summer has arrived! Well, as much of a summer as we get in Great Britain anyway! So, now that we have actually enjoyed some summer days I thought I would write a quick post about all the things I love about this time of year. Let me know if any of mine match yours! Related… Continue reading The best bits about summer!
Reading rituals
Do you have rituals that you follow when it comes to reading? This is something that I hadn't thought about until recently when I sat down to read a book and had barely got one paragraph in when I realised that something wasn't right. What was it? I hadn't made a drink. Sounds silly I… Continue reading Reading rituals
Guilty pleasure ‘news stories’
I like to keep up with what is going on in the world. I read or watch the news daily, and whilst I might not be able to talk in depth about all topics (far from it), I do pride myself on having basic knowledge on the important stuff. It's not just the 'regular' news… Continue reading Guilty pleasure ‘news stories’
