My mum’s birthday was a couple of days ago – Happy Birthday Mum! I know you’ll probably be reading this. 😉 And while we usually celebrate with a day trip or weekend away together, sadly, we haven’t been able to do that this year. Instead, we had a quiet evening at home, complete with flowers, gifts, foodie treats, and cake (of course!). But we are also hoping to plan a…
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5 Mountains I’d Like to Hike
If you’d have told me 10 years ago that I’d be an outdoors girl, I wouldn’t have believed you! In fact, other than the occasional village walk with my mum, being outdoors for recreation wasn’t something I enjoyed very much. I’d have much rather spent my time indoors reading, or socialising with my friends and family. So it seems funny that I now love being outdoors. Not only is being…
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Why I Love Staycations
If you’ve been reading my blog for a while, you’ll know that I love staycations! Whether that’s being able to explore my home town, taking a road trip through the British countryside, or even having a relaxing week at home. A staycation is the perfect way to spend some time away from the office. And with most places in the UK being relatively close to each other, it’s even easier…
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Blogger Recognition Award: The Third Act
I’m very grateful to have been nominated a third time for the Blogger Recognition Award (hence the subtitle “the third act”) by The Palm Trees and Loyalties Blog. Where she writes about her life and shares her beautiful artwork. Please make sure you pay her blog a visit and check out her answers here. 😊 The Blogger Recognition Award: The Third Act The great thing about the Blogger Recognition Award…
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Ways to Boost Your Mood During Summer (+ Help with Reverse SAD)
Out of the four seasons, Summer is my least favourite. It’s hot, sweaty and can be very uncomfortable to sleep. I also burn very easily (even in overcast English weather) which doesn’t help my ill feelings towards the Summer season either! And I’m not the only one; an estimated 10% of people in the UK experience depressive episodes in the Summer months. Commonly referred to as “Summertime Sadness” or the…
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Summer Self Care Ideas
When it comes to self care I love to be cosy and comfortable. Picture warm fires, comfy blankets, cosy PJs, fuzzy socks, and hot chocolate; which, let’s face it, don’t mix too well with Summer. The heat makes many of these things impractical – unless we’re experiencing a particularly wet and windy day, of course! Still, I find that switching up my self care routine in the Summer months, helps…
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Why You Should Date Yourself (+7 Easy Ways to Do It)
When was the last time you did something nice for yourself? A week ago? A month? Longer? Sadly, you’re not the only one… So many of us put the needs of others before our own; whether that’s friends, family members, or even romantic partners. But the truth is, you should try to make time; because when you date yourself you get the chance to do what you love, boost your…
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The Vincent Ehindero Blogger Award
Earlier this month Katie from Life With Ktkinnes nominated me for the The Vincent Ehindero Blogger Award Tag! Thank you Katie. 🙂 It’s always nice to be nominated for one of these awards, and get to know and support other bloggers. So make sure you go and check out her blog and read her answers. The Vincent Ehindero Blogger Award Rules Thank the person who nominated you with a link…
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How I’m Embracing Body Positivity ft. Tutti Rouge *
AD, GIFTED | Body positivity is something I’ve always struggled with; I’m not plus-sized but I’m not skinny either. I’ve always found myself somewhere in the middle which has been hard for me in the past. I’ve been bullied for being “fat”, but also told I’m not big enough to have body image issues! So does that mean I shouldn’t be embracing body positivity myself? No, it doesn’t, but it…