*this is a collaborative post* ‘Life-apps’ are a good name for any app or software that just helps make life a little easier. Everyone has their own favourites and suggestions, but here’s a list of some well known – and also lesser-known – life apps for you to try out. Included are those which are […]
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When you have to vote, but you don’t know who to vote for…?
So, you may or may not be aware (if you live in the UK and you aren’t aware, then can I join you where you live?) that there is a general election happening. somewhat unexpectedly, here, in June. I have always voted, in both local and general elections, since I was eligible to vote. I […]
READ MOREMy Sunday Photo
It’s incredibly rare for me to share a photo of myself, I don’t like pictures of me being taken, behind the camera is safer for me, but I couldn’t resist the unicorn balloon, so here I am… That’s Eunice the Unicorn by the way, the children named her ?
READ MORE6 ways to improve your credit
Sometimes we wish we could go back in time and tell our past-selves off, especially when we realise we have a poor credit rating and need a loan, credit card or mortgage. Building this score up again can be a case of playing the slow game, and here are some tips on how! Photo Eliminate […]
READ MOREBeautiful skincare from Antique Apothecary
I am incredibly picky about what I put on my skin and have tried many lotions and skin care treatments over the years, and when I find a brand I like, I stick to them but sometimes something new comes along that surprises me. When the lovely team at Antique Apothecary asked me if I […]
READ MOREGetting Up & Bedding Down: Defeating The Contradictions
The sunlight is streaming through the curtains – ERROR! Don’t you know that good sleep hygiene practice means that your curtains should be as opaque as possible? Why is sunlight streaming through your curtains? Is that not rather defeating the point of curtains? Most humans find it very difficult to sleep when we’re surrounded by […]
READ MOREHow to save your house from bad weather…
There are just so many things that can cause damage to our homes. From existing problems with the structure or building, right through to our ignorance in solving them. While we can help prevent those issues – there’s one thing that we can’t prevent. Inclement weather. From strong rains, to hurricanes and thunderstorms to hail […]
READ MOREThe one where I confess I don’t get Friends, and I probably never will…
I recently noticed that Netflix had all the series of Friends, available to watch. It’s been in the back of my head, that at some point I should probably try and watch it, again. So, over the past few weeks, I have faithfully been watching, from the first series, to the end… We all (ok, […]
READ MOREHow to avoid workplace safety blunders…
I work at home, part time but I also work with the public and also in an office. I am an employer, for the small charity I run, as part of my day job, and health and safety and all the responsibility for that, around the people who work for and with me, falls to […]
READ MOREA personal war on paper coffee cups…
So, if you read this blog or follow me on any form of social media, you will know that I love my coffee. I drink a lot. It’s pretty much my main vice and my lifeline, because you also know we don’t get that much sleep round here, sometimes. Coffee helps me be a nicer […]
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