Scarborough Independent Businesses In Lockdown. At the point of writing this post, we are in week six of a lockdown situation in the UK and life as we know it has truly and utterly changed forever. Even six weeks on it’s still a little mind-boggling as to how this all came about, especially with what feels like no end in sight. So staying home and staying safe for the vast majority of people, away from friends and family is what…
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A Year On Reflection.
Reflection. 2020, quite literally the year the world was turned upside down and brought to its knees. And here we are in 2021 still living the surreal, apocalypse type of life that has become normal. However, I think it’s that…
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5 Ways To A Positive New Year.
A Positive New Year. As I’m sure I’ve mentioned before, I chose to not make a song and dance about New Year resolutions. Let’s be honest, we set the same ones year in year out and they last a matter…
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Simple Winter Intentions.
Winter Solstice. Fewer hours of daylight making shorter days, whilst at the same time making the days feel a lot longer. I’m sure I’m not alone in being someone who will spend most of the coming months saying "wow as…
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8 Ways To Reduce Stress.
With today being National Stress Awareness Day, as well as Winter creeping upon us - which is an instant mood changer in itself, I thought I’d share a few of the ways I look after my mental health and day…
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Where To Find The Best Hot Chocolate In Scarborough.
Best Chocolate In Scarborough. It’s no secret that I’m an avid tea drinker. And by tea, I mean of the traditional variety - English/Breakfast kind to clarify. However. There is another hot beverage that, more so when out and about,…
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5 Things That Happened Last Month.
Read MoreA 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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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…