Building a Self Care Routine That Actually Works
Let’s talk about self care and having a self care routine that actually works. No, not the Instagram-worthy bubble baths and overpriced candles (though those are lovely if that’s your jam). I’m talking about the real, messy, sometimes boring stuff that keeps you from falling apart when life feels like it’s held together with duct […]
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Roasted pumpkin with feta & pine nuts
This is a recipe I use for leftover roasted pumpkin, particularly around Halloween when we carve pumpkins but try to be sensible about food waste, and use up the flesh that is otherwise discarded. You can also make this with butternut squash as well if you can’t get pumpkin in season. This post may contain […]
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Managing Seasonal Affective Disorder
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that comes and goes with the seasons, usually hitting people in the winter months. In the U.K., with the long, dark, cold winters, it’s not surprising that quite a few people, including me, struggle with it. Managing SAD can be tricky, especially if you’re not used […]
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Supplements to help ease Seasonal Affective Disorder Symptoms
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) can be a real struggle, especially during the dark, gloomy U.K. winters. It’s that time of year when the days are shorter, the skies are permanently grey, and you can barely drag yourself out of bed. While treatments like light therapy and exercise can make a big difference, some people turn […]
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Easy and dairy free pumpkin soup
Pumpkin soup is a comforting autumn dish, perfect for chilly evenings. It’s smooth, creamy (even without dairy!) and full of warm, earthy flavours. This dairy-free version is light, yet rich in flavour, and is ideal for anyone avoiding dairy. Pumpkin soup is also a great way to use up flesh from Halloween pumpkin carving and […]
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Jump 2 – You are enough, by JG Nolan
As always, with book reviews, sharing my thoughts on Jump 2, You are enough, by JG Nolan, hopefully just enough to interest you in the book without sharing any spoilers. You can also read Jump 1*, and we think you should, although you can read this book as a stand alone book. This post does […]
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Pruning orchids isn’t as tricky as you think
I love orchids. I rescue them and grow them at home, and whilst I’m not green fingered, I can look after orchids. Orchids are gorgeous, but they can be a bit intimidating if you’ve never pruned or repotted one before. Don’t worry though – it’s not as tricky as it seems, and with a bit […]
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The Sunny Side of the House: When Life Gives You Strawberries – Memories of a Fenland Boy
As always, with book reviews, sharing my thoughts on The Sunny Side of the House: When Life Gives You Strawberries – Memories of a Fenland Boy is hopefully just enough to interest you in the book without sharing any spoilers. I am a fan of David Bailey’s work, having previously read one of his other […]
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Polar Panic, a perfect game, just don’t freeze
If like us, you love card games and playing as a family, then this fun game, Polar Panic, from Wicked Uncle is perfect, just don’t freeze when you are playing. We are big fans of card games, particularly those that can be taken with us when we go on holiday or for travel and can […]
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Caffeine and ADHD
I have inattentive ADHD. In 2021 I was diagnosed, and since then we have managed and viewed life understanding more about why I am the way I am. I am currently not medicated. With the agreement of my medical practitioner I self manage most symptoms and ADHD issues. Part of that is using caffeine. Caffeine […]
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