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…
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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…
The Crown of Thorns – A History
And after twisting together a crown of thorns, they put it on His head, and a reed in His right…
Is My House Haunted?
If you’re reading this, you might be asking yourself the question ‘is my house haunted?‘ I have been there myself…
Aldi Sugar-Free Sweets
When I stopped smoking in 2012 I turned to sweets (mints in particular) to curb my cravings for cigarettes. They…
The Russian Whale Jail and the Sad Reality of Whaling
In October 2018, a news story broke of a ‘Whale jail’ in the Far East of Russia. The media threw…
Fun Online Games for Younger Kids
Like many others of her age, my 5-year-old daughter loves playing games on her tablet. When she first started to…