Reading the Classics: Persuasion
The book that has stuck with me the most throughout my Reading the Classics journey has undoubtedly been Jane Austen’s…
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The Incredible Origins of Everyday Phrases
I have always been fascinated by the origins of everyday phrases. Here, I’ve decided to explore some of the origins…
How to Create your Own Afternoon Tea
My daughters and I are rather partial to afternoon tea! We’ve had so many wonderful afternoon teas at some fabulous…
Reading the Classics: A Tale of Two Cities
After reading George Orwell’s Animal Farm, I decided to move away from 20th-century literature for a while. I loved Pride…
Dino Falls Adventure ‘Crazy’ Golf
As its the half term holidays, I decided to challenge Aurelia to something a little different – crazy golf. Aurelia…
Weight Loss-Friendly Foods to Kickstart Your Diet
The older I get, the more difficult it seems to lose weight. In my early 20’s, I could go to…
Aurelia and the Pop Pop Snotz
I have been kindly gifted a Pop Pop Snotz box for Aurelia to play with. Although I hadn’t heard of…
Comic-Con Oldham 2019 – Comic Book Heaven!
Aurelia and I love to make the most of our weekends and embark on some wonderful adventures! Last weekend, Aurelia…
Inspirational Quotes for Mental Health Awareness Week
In honour of Mental Health Awareness week 2019, I have put together some of my most favourite inspirational quotes. I’ve…
“Let Them Eat Cake” One of History’s Greatest Misquotes
For decades the words “Let them eat cake” have been attributed to Queen Marie Antoinette in the 18th-century. But, history…
Create the Look: Retro Design
What is Retro Design? The term retro is short for ‘retrospective’ – the definition of the word is to look…
Blue Planet Aquarium: A Splashtacular Underwater Adventure:
Aurelia and I finally ‘took the plunge’ and headed down to Blue Planet Aquarium in Cheshire. It was an epic…
The Ghosts of Pendle Hill: A Paranormal Investigation
As many of my readers are aware, I have a keen interest in the paranormal. I have conducted a number…
Royal Birth Traditions
As the nation awaits the news of the arrival of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s first baby, I’m going to…
A Family Visit to South Lakes Safari Zoo
During the Easter holidays, I took Aurelia to the South Lakes Safari Zoo located close to the Lake District. This…
Quick and Easy Rhubarb Crumble
I thought I’d try something a little different this week and tried my hand at making my own quick and…
Dried Fruit Recipes
I received a complimentary box of dried fruit from Whitworths. My daughter and I decided to do some baking and…
The Dark Side of the Web – Pro-Anorexia Sites
My 17 year old daughter does not mind my telling the world she suffered with anorexia, and beat it! And…