What to do with old journals over time
What can you do with old journals or diaries over time? If you write a lot, you might not want to keep storing them all at home
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Afternoon tea at The Delaunay and other London eateries
I’m terrible when I’m away for a weekend break or a holiday. So much of the structure of my day revolves around food, and when I went away for the weekend for my 40th, we certainly made the most of…
Toys to keep once kids have grown out of them
When you have children, toys take over the house…and the garden. Every few months I think, it’s time to declutter, especially when N only ever plays with the same toys. But it doesn’t happen often enough as more and more…
Vintage Cosmetic Company 12 days Advent Calendar giveaway
I’m not big on fashion and beauty but sometimes I come across a brand that makes me feel happy and warm inside. When the Vintage Cosmetic Company introduced their products to me, it made me smile. Who wouldn’t want to…
10 ways to avoid keeping a boring journal
I view my blog as my journal. But let’s face it, I don’t have time to write a diary or journal alongside that. I don’t find enough time to read at the moment, so adding another piece of writing isn’t…
A first eye test
When you have a baby, the health check side of things are quite straightforward. You get notifications from your health authority when you need to make appointments. With the dentist, you just take them once their teeth come through, and…
Eating out in St Helier Jersey on holiday
Eating out in St Helier Jersey on holiday was our usual wander around trying to find new places. Read our experiences eating out
My ultimate chocolate brownies recipe and variations
I love chocolate. Cakes biscuits, confectionery. If it’s chocolate I’m there (hence me being on a diet!). I can bake cakes, but chocolate brownies are so much easier to make. And they’re versatile because they can be eaten as dessert,…
A journaling journey from diary to blog
I love blogging and so far that enjoyment hasn’t waned. After 4 years (or is it now 5, I lose count). I think the continued enjoyment is because it’s about us and a way of journaling our life as N…
Our family calendar system and plus other ideas
You’d think being a project manager in my current job would mean I have a perfect home organisation calendar system in place. Prior to having N, I only needed a paper diary and a wall calendar, and I never missed…
Turning 40 and friendships
Birthdays. Lots of people are scared of them. Children love them. And I’m on the fence. It’s scary how fast time flies, but I do get excited about having a birthday. It’s a chance to celebrate, to feel a bit…
