Bowral, what a beautiful country town! This was my very first time visiting, and now I’d completely love to live there. Well, maybe not all the time, but it would be amazing to have a place of my own for a getaway. All I need is a few spare million dollars, and my dream will […]
From learning first aid to painting portraits of your pets and growing plants in small spaces, there are plenty of different skills you can develop from home. Learning something new is a great way to keep your mind busy, work on your personal and professional development, and add meaning and purpose to your life. So, […]
If you are looking for a list of books that will take you on a journey to another country all from your armchair, pop in your email address below and I’ll send the printable list right to your inbox! Recently, an Instagram reader reached out with this fun question: “Has anyone ever asked for books […]
We’re in the middle of teen birthday years and my teens love to have a birthday party to celebrate with friends! Recently, a reader reached out on Instagram asking for teen birthday party ideas and I opened it up to my community to share ideas! Here are some great birthday party ideas for teens – […]
Hi friends! I hope you’re all having a lovely day or night. I’m a little (a lot!) late getting this post ready for the link-up, but here I am with a few quick favourites from the last few weeks. 1 I went back to work this week after the school holidays without the usual back-to-work […]
Sponsored content When you picture yourself on holiday, what do you see? Perhaps you’d love to stroll through a sunlit Caribbean town, look for whales and puffins off the coast of Iceland, or stand on deck beneath the glimmering Northern Lights. Or maybe a few days exploring Scotland’s atmospheric lochs sounds more up your street. […]
As I’ve gotten more into jigsaw puzzles over the past several years, questions about a puzzle subscription have come up frequently! Finally, this summer I signed up for a Completing the Puzzle subscription and I’m hooked! It’s such a fun delight to have puzzles show up at my door and then not have to worry […]
Among various other events, October saw everything from the end of the Anglo-Saxon era in 1066 to the opening of Britain’s first escalator in the early 20th century. From ancient to modern history, here are 21 historic events that happened in October. 21 historic events that happened in October 1st October, 1908 The Model T, […]
If you have a child who wants to read something scary for Halloween, I have made a list of great options. Pop in your email address below and I’ll send the printable list right to your email. Every year, especially around Halloween, I get requests for “scary books” for kids. I understand intellectually that for […]
Speculation is growing ahead of the Budget that Chancellor John Healey could increase the personal allowance, potentially allowing people to receive more income before they start paying income tax. If you’re retired, this could make a difference to how much of your pension income you get to keep. It could also benefit people who are […]