A month in lockdown. I can’t say this month has been full of the joys of Spring and such activities and enjoyment. But, mostly due to extended family time and the good weather, it’s been more bearable than I thought it was going to be, I’ll be honest. Lockdown at home. Home, in general, is never a place I generally plan on spending a lot of time when it comes to my late parents birthdays and passing days, more…
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- lifestyle
Simple Autumn Intentions.
The Autumn equinox is upon us. Meaning the days will start drawing in, seeming both longer and shorter, until the Winter solstice on the 22 December. My Autumn intentions are simple - To reflect on the months that have passed…
- Eat & Drink
- Explore Scarborough
Eating Out To Help Out At The Hideout, Scarborough.
Current pandemic aside, Scarborough is fast becoming somewhere that I really am enjoying eating out in, with a range of new independent cafes and restaurants popping up, all with their own personality. The Hideout, Scarborough is one of those. A…
- lifestyle
5 Easy World Chocolate Day Bakes.
World Chocolate Day. I love chocolate. I think that pretty much sums up this post. But honestly, I have some yummy chat and pictures coming up, so please stick around. I’ve always had a sweet tooth. Both my parents did.…
- Health & Fitness
- lifestyle
Staying Active In Lockdown.
Staying active in lockdown. Maybe not the case for everyone, but it seems like, as a nation, through our imposed lockdown, we’ve fallen a little bit in love with, dare I say it - exercise and staying active in lockdown.…
- food
- lifestyle
3 Easy Lockdown Bakes.
Easy bakes. This may be off the collar and an unpopular/debatable viewpoint to some, but in some ways, I think lockdown has been, as well as an eye-opening experience, but that it’s also brought our existence as humans into check.…
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Life-Changing Thoughts Right Now.
Read MoreLife-changing thoughts. It’s such a chilling word in a sense. Lockdown. It sounds quite apocalyptic and legal. A type of house arrest. But worse. Being unable to enjoy the outside world for all it is and see those we love. I’d be lying if I said that I’ve been fully enjoying and embracing this somewhat forced time at home. The first week of lockdown was a tough one for me personally. Though I’m a housewife/homemaker/stay at home mum, the prospect…
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5 Things That Happened Last Month.
Read MoreMarch. Where to start. The longest months before this.. Yeah, they don’t seem so long anymore do they. But before it got crazy, even during, there’s been some good times. The eldest had a couple of games of football and a tournament before the league got postponed and then subsequently cancelled. The tournament, which was held at the towns football team’s stadium, was a great opportunity and thoroughly enjoyed by all the teams. Although our team didn’t win, it…
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My Wall Art Mantra For 2020 With Photowall.
Read More*Ad/Gifted wall art It’s so easy to fall into a groundhog day kind of situation with life. Well, that’s the way I feel from time to time, especially being a mum and a stay home one at that. I’ve written before about my feelings on being a stay home mum and how I get through the days and I can’t deny that although being home has its positives, it has also resulted in personal feelings of being lost. Lost…