Which features make the perfect planner? Are you happy with a standard week to view diary? Do you want to be walked through goal setting for the year ahead? Or would you prefer to customise your own layout in a bullet journal? Perhaps you have done away with pen and paper, in favour of an…
It is almost four years since the first COVID-19 lockdown restrictions were eased in the UK. Four years since the entire population began to emerge after being imprisoned in their own homes. Four years since this novel virus, which carried a significant threat to health and to life, brought the entire world to a standstill….
What does it mean to be a smallholder? What do smallholders do all day? If you’re curious, I’ll walk you through a typical day in my life in early Spring. 5.00 – I wake early to let the birds out. I clean out the duck house and refill their water bath. The alpacas and our…
Are you expecting a baby and wondering about using reusable nappies – are they really worth the effort? Or maybe your little one has already arrived, and you are fed up of your bin being full to overflowing with dirty disposable nappies? If you would like to find out about our experience with reusables, then…
Why are so many people struggling with their mental health? What can we do as a society to live happier, healthier lives? What does it mean to “live simply?” Modern life has us chasing our tails 24/7. Society’s paradigm of a full and happy life tells us we should be rising early to get a…
Where do you start when a task seems insurmountable? What do you do when you’re overwhelmed by the enormity of a project? If you’re stuck at the procrastination phase and wondering how to get moving, then read on! Creating A Rose Garden I found out a few years ago that my mother had kept the…
Are you thinking about adding a four-legged friend to your family? Should you adopt a dog from a shelter or get a new puppy from a breeder? That’s likely one of the first questions that prospective dog owners will ask themselves! We adopted two dogs from a rescue centre, and I would like to share…
Women of today are expected to do it all; look after the children and maintain the home whilst also going out to work to support their family financially. But where do new parents stand if they do not wish to return to work after maternity or parental leave? How common is it for new mums…
Few people are lucky enough to make a living from their hobbies or big passions in life. Instead, many of us continue to work in jobs that we dislike to make ends meet, and try to fit more fulfilling activities in around our work schedule. What are the pros and cons of filling every moment…
Have you ever considered ditching the car in favour of a more environmentally-friendly mode of transport? Do you have precious cargo to bring with you? Then read on to find out about the Trek Fetch 4+! This is not a sponsored or affiliate post, just my own experience and opinions of the Trek Fetch 4+…
