Did you know that if you buy something costing between £100 and £30,000, you might get better protection if you put it on a credit card rather than paying for it any other way? Thanks to a handy piece of legislation called Article 75 of the Consumer Credit Act, individual credit card purchases that meet […]
How I Was Converted to a Kindle Page Turner
For YEARS people have asked me if I owned a Kindle page turner that I recommended. And every time, I had to tell them that I had never used one (and I secretly thought “what’s the point?”) Then, a few years ago, during an Amazon sale, someone I trust mentioned to me that they had […]
Tokyo Itinerary: City Highlights and Trip Summary
Hello friends, happy Monday. It’s time for part two of our Japan trip recap, and today I’m covering our Tokyo itinerary. Our stay in Tokyo included two days in the city on either side of DisneySea and Tokyo Disneyland (but I’ll share these two incredible days separately in future posts). I thought I would recap […]
7 Effective Natural Cleaning Products That Cost Pennies to Make
When we have a lot on our plate, cleaning may be the last thing we want to do. Plus, with so many products available (many at high prices), it can be difficult to know where to start. However, one way to save time and money is to make your own cleaning products. Natural products PakarPBN […]
5 reasons why I have been blogging for 19 years
This article is sponsored by WordPress.com About ten years ago, I started to see a very interesting change in the online world: more and more people were abandoning their blogs and websites and turning entirely to social media platforms. And I can see why it was a popular choice! Sponsorship funds moved quickly to social […]
Preparing for our trip: work, lists and flight anxiety
Hello friends! It’s been a long minute since I posted, but I’m very happy to be back today with Holly and Sarah for Hello Monday. A quick update Wow, life has been very busy the last two weeks of March at work with writing learning outcome summaries and parent-teacher interviews. Once all of that was […]
7 Must-Have Landlord Insurance Tips for Accidental Landlords
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Book deals for the weekend of April 18
I can’t believe we’ve been home for over a week (and I still wake up at 6am every morning). In case you missed it, here’s my post about our France itinerary. I’ve been reading up a storm this past week since we got home in preparation for the Summer Reading Guide and I’m hoping to […]
10 positive news stories from 2026 so far
If you’re struggling with the weight of what 2026 has brought you so far, you’re in good company. With tragic news stories making headlines around the world, it can seem difficult to see the light. However, amidst the darkness, there are always glimmers of hope; good news that reminds us of the positive power of […]
How to Change Font Size on Kindle
I’m a huge Kindle fan (I got my first in 2010!) and love learning all the tips and tricks to get the most out of it! One of my favorite Kindle features is the ability to change the font size on your Kindle. This is great if your eyes struggle with small text and it’s […]