So here we are again. At the beginning of another Lockdown that could see us through the rest of the winter months. It’s hard. Everyone is fed up and it feels like […]
50 Tips For Coping With Another Lockdown
Heading into 2021 With Hope
2020 has been horrible, there is no getting away from that. We have all been stunned as this virus has ripped through communities, countries and continents. People have died in their thousands […]
Bubbles & Baubles: Coping with Christmas 2020
This time last year who would have thought that we would be thinking more about ‘bubbles’ rather than ‘baubles’ for Christmas 2020! This Christmas is certainly going to different. Most of us […]
The Importance of Self Care
What a year it has been! A year when we perhaps have rediscovered the meaning of community, and caring for people around us. Caring for ourselves however, may have fallen a bit […]
Why I am Putting Up My Christmas Decorations Early This Year ….
…..Well, the first reason is, I’m a bit bored today. It’s Sunday, and I have no Sky or Netflix due to Virgin Media being down in our area. I’m not moaning too […]
It’s A Cats Life
Cats are probably one of the animals which have benefited from Coronavirus. How many of us are now at home with our fluffy friends most of the time? My remaining 2 cats, […]
Looking At ‘The Smaller Picture’ This Autumn
As this epidemic continues, I find myself watching the news and starting to dread each new statistic. Even people of a positive and optimistic nature, (of which I count myself one), are […]
Asquith: Ethical and Eco Friendly Activewear
Over the last few years I have become increasingly interested in living a more sustainable life. Like everyone, I am probably not doing nearly as much as I should, but I am […]
Coping With Children Going Away to University
I originally wrote this post (or a version of it) two years ago. My children, (children? they are now 24 and 21!) have now left university, but every year around this time […]
50 Small Ways to Make a Big Difference
HAPPY EARTH DAY!! And, to celebrate, I am re-publishing this post from a few months ago to offer a few ideas on how we an all take some responsibility in the care […]
