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Health & Wellbeing

4 Things We Should Take Away From the Covid-19 Pandemic

This is a post I’ve been wanting to write for a while, and given that (at the time of writing) restrictions here in the UK have been lifted (many of us would argue it’s been done too early), now is probably a good time. Plus, after being pinged by the NHS app, I’m currently in… Continue reading 4 Things We Should Take Away From the Covid-19 Pandemic

Craft Gin Club July Offerings
Craft Gin Club Reviews

Craft Gin Club Subscription Box Review | July 2021

It’s time for that little nugget of joy I get every month - my Craft Gin Club delivery. I make it sound like there’s nothing better going on in my life, and that’s not true. However, my gin delivery is the highlight of my month generally so… Anyway, on to July’s box. This month’s box… Continue reading Craft Gin Club Subscription Box Review | July 2021

Still of Taylor Swift in front of a backlight playing guitar.
Taylor Swift Stanning

The Best Taylor Swift Lyrics | My Definitive Favourites

So, I bet those of you who don’t class yourself as a Swiftie are relieved that my Tay-Tay Top Five series is over for now. If that’s you, I have bad news. IT’S ANOTHER TAYLOR SWIFT THEMED POST! To those of you who are Swifties, welcome. Let’s be friends. Anyway, on to today’s post. We… Continue reading The Best Taylor Swift Lyrics | My Definitive Favourites

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Lessons From the Classroom

Lessons From the Classroom – Art

Strap in because it’s time for another round of Lessons From the Classroom! Today, I’m taking a look back over what used to be my favourite subject - art. Don’t worry, you’ll find out why it’s no longer my favourite subject soon enough. Back when I wrote about my ideas for wedding craft ideas, I… Continue reading Lessons From the Classroom – Art

Mac, Ginger, Babs and Bunty surrounded by the other chickens
Movies

Films From My Childhood: Chicken Run

When I was a kid, I had regular obsessions with different movies. Yes, I’m aware, I was a weird little thing even back then. Anyway, it got me thinking about a new series, where I look at some of the films that filled my childhood. There were certainly lots of Disney films in there, don’t… Continue reading Films From My Childhood: Chicken Run

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Music & Podcasts

Another Four Podcasts You Should Listen To Right Now

Listening to podcasts has been a key part of my working from home day for quite a while now, and I’ll be honest, I’m worried how I’ll be able to keep up the momentum when I start my new job. In recent months though, I’ve realised that they’ve not just become part of my WFH… Continue reading Another Four Podcasts You Should Listen To Right Now

June 2021 Reading Stack: The Other Mother, Last Night, The Baby Group, The Prison Doctor, The Sight of You
Books

June 2021 Reading Wrap Up

I’ve really gotten into the swing of things when it comes to getting through my reading list. I’ve actually been trying to make an effort to get through a good chunk of my list before I invest in any more books, but it’s easier said than done. Having said that, I’ve managed to avoid buying… Continue reading June 2021 Reading Wrap Up

Covid-19 Vaccine Vials
Health & Wellbeing

Why I Changed My Mind on Getting the Covid-19 Vaccine

At the time of writing, it’s been almost a week since I had my Covid-19 vaccine. It was an oddly emotional experience and I genuinely don’t remember the last time I felt as excited as I did when I was queuing at my local centre. Which is weird, because if you go right back to… Continue reading Why I Changed My Mind on Getting the Covid-19 Vaccine