Exercising is one of those things that can feel like a massive chore. Some people love it, but personally I much prefer going home to my bed and sticking on the Netflix. I have to go out of my way to make exercise really enjoyable and convenient, otherwise I’ll find a reason not to doContinue Reading “five fun outdoor exercises almost anyone can do”
In this crowded world many of us live in the city with little to no outside space of our own. I’m lucky enough to have a small back garden with a paved area and lawn, which after seven years living in a first floor flat I truly appreciate. An outside space of your own shouldn’tContinue Reading “urban gardening – ideas for our city garden this spring”
IT’S NEARLY EUROVISION! I am so excited! In our house Eurovision is one of the three main events of the year (the other two being Halloween and Christmas, of course). I firmly believe it should be a bank holiday. Sod the saints days, Eurovision is far more important. And that’s coming from someone whose birthdayContinue Reading “planning an awesome eurovision party”
I’m not religious, but I decided I’d give up chocolate for lent. It was mostly to see if I could. Chocolate is one of those things I mainly eat out of habit. Most of the time I could take it or leave it, apart from at a certain time of the month of course. HoweverContinue Reading “what I learnt when I gave up chocolate for lent”
April is one of my favourite months, not just because it’s my birthday on the 23rd, but also because it’s properly springtime. March is kinda the end of the winter chill fading into warmer weather, whereas April brings even longer days and hazier nights. Of course it’s also known for showers, but I can dealContinue Reading “April – goals and to do list for this month”
It’s mother’s day on Sunday, and this year I was organised enough to get my mum a card WEEKS in advance, rather than the morning before. The feeling of pride swiftly pushed any sense of urgency out of my brain, and here we are three days before deciding what to do for mother’s dayContinue Reading “the perfect mother’s day lunch menu”
Spring is a time for renewal, and for a lot of people this means giving everything a good clean to make the home beautiful and organised for the coming year. I love spring cleaning, it really helps me get rid of not just physical clutter but mental clutter. I always feel a lot more preparedContinue Reading “spring cleaning: my big to-do list for the new season”
This winter feels like it’s really dragged on, and I’m quite fed up with it. It’s the same every year, in the summer I get too hot and get all excited for cold winter days and snuggling under blankets, but now it’s been winter for three months I’m craving longer days and drinks in theContinue Reading “springtime! my spring bucket list”
