Our Favourite Julia Donaldson Books
My 5-year-old daughter, Aurelia has a favourite author, Julia Donaldson. (You can find out more about Julia Donaldson as well…
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Reading the Classics: And Then There Were None
Agatha Christie’s classic mystery novel And Then There Were None somewhat took over my life last week. The book arrived…
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…
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…
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…