My name is Karen and I have a little Tiktok problem. When the first Covid Lockdown hit, in March 2020, one thing the husband and I swore we wouldn’t do was get into more social media habits than we already had. Then we fell into the black hole that is Tiktok. Not everyone’s favourite and […]
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Graveyards and cemeteries are fascinating.
I always thought I was a little weird that I find graveyards and cemeteries fascinating. I always have, all of my life. There is nothing more interesting than seeing the graves of people, and very old cemeteries are so peaceful, and a good place to sit, think about life and just be. There is something […]
READ MOREMy date night essentials
This is a collaborative post with some ideas for date night essentials. I was gifted items to share in this post. I thought I would share a some date night essentials, that work for me. Date nights are important for the husband and I. We like to go out once a month, if we can, […]
READ MORE3 Ways to Make Working from Home More Enjoyable
We hope this collaborative post sharing 3 ways to make working from home more enjoyable is helpful as we all adapt to changes and working from home more. In today’s marketplace, working from home is extremely common. The pandemic saw remote working skyrocket, as employees from all industries were forced to find new ways of […]
READ MORESimple but pretty style choices with Daisy Jewellery
*This is a collaborative post with Daisy Jewellery, sharing my personal style choices and what I wear everyday* I tend to be someone who prefers simple styles and looks and because I work with children and families I also have to be practical. But I like pretty things and I enjoy treating myself to the […]
READ MOREDon’t use fake tan products before your LASER hair removal treatment
*This is a collaborative post sharing some tips and advice before you consider laser hair removal treatments. We hope it’s helpful* The frequency and the intensity of the Laser beam emanating out of the Laser equipment used at skin clinics offering Laser hair eradication treatment is safe for all skin types but in case you […]
READ MOREMy Sunday photo – I must go down to the sea again
My Mum used to say “I must go down to the sea again, the lonely sea in the sky. I’ve left my knickers and socks there, and I wonder if they’re dry”. This used to make us laugh as children, and now I say this to my kids. The real poem is this and is […]
READ MORECreating a Sustainable Wardrobe That You Simply Adore
Creating a Sustainable Wardrobe can be done. We hope this collaborative post with some tips and suggestions is helpful if you are trying to make some wardrobe changes. When you look good, you certainly feel good too. A wardrobe full of clothing that suits you and looks good too is what you should be aiming […]
READ MOREMy Sunday Photo -ugly but adorable
I’ve never actually seen a baby flamingo in real life before. Snapped a shot of these at Birdland in Bourton on the Water this week. A little ugly, but I also think adorable. All babies are beautiful in their own way. My other question is do flamingo mind U.K. weather given that it’s not naturally […]
READ MOREBusiness cards make the first impression
*This is a collaborative post sharing why business cards make the first impression and why you need to make sure your business cards make a GOOD impression* A few weeks ago, I scribbled my name and number down on a piece of paper to give to someone. The paper was torn from a notebook and […]
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