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…
“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…
A Visit to Blue Planet Aquarium
Aurelia and I finally ‘took the plunge’ and headed down to Blue Planet Aquarium in Cheshire. It was an epic…
