The Mother of Honey – Ana Maria Luis
This book review of The Mother of Honey by Ana Maria Luis, as always is harder to write because I want to make you decide to go and get your hands on a copy but I don’t want to give the whole plot away in the process. *This review contains affiliate links. If you click […]
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What is narcissistic abuse?
This isn’t our usual content but as someone who works alongside a domestic abuse charity as part of my job, as well as having seen what narcissistic abuse can do to someone, I thought I would share some basics on what a narcissist is and what abuse carried out by them can look like. The […]
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Spring brings seasonal affective disorder relief
As someone who suffers from Seasonal Affective Disorder, signs of spring and spring arriving, are a massive mental health release for me. I shared this video on our social media. Each year as the days grow shorter, and the nights show signs of coming in earlier, the weather gets colder and damper and winter begins […]
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Beyond Beige – Sylvie Boulay
Sharing a review of a book is always tricky for me, as a natural and eager over sharer, so I will try to keep my thoughts on Beyond Beige by Sylvie Bouley to a place where you want to get your hands on the book without any spoilers from me. *This post may contain affiliate […]
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How to re grow your potted hyacinth plants
Hyacinth plants are one of my favourite spring flowers. They smell so wonderful and when they appear in my garden, I know that spring really is coming (and for me, not being a fan of winter, it’s a fragrant sign of hope) I have bulbs that regrow in my garden year after year and some […]
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Thirty Eight Days of Rain – Eva Asprakis
As with all my book reviews finding a way to share a synopsis of Thirty Eight Days of Rain by Eva Esprakis without spoiling the story for you, is a challenge but I will do my best. This post may contain affiliate links, which if you click through to and make a purchase, will earn […]
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The Influence of Stress on the Body
Stress is an unavoidable part of life and can sometimes be beneficial. However, chronic or excessive stress can have detrimental effects on our physical and mental well-being. The impact of stress on the body is far-reaching, affecting everything from our hormonal balance to our immune system function. Therefore, understanding the mechanisms through which stress affects […]
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Coping with the Emotional Journey of Menopause
Menopause marks a significant transition in a woman’s life, bringing about profound physical, emotional, and psychological changes. Often occurring between the ages of 45 and 55, this natural phase can herald a period of intense emotional upheaval, making some women vulnerable to anxiety, depression, and erratic mood swings. The relationship between menopause and mental health […]
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Generation Hope – Arunjay Katakam
This is a review post for Generation Hope: How Inclusive Economics Can Help Us All Thrive by Arunjay Katakam. *This post may contain affiliate links which if you click through and make a purchase will generate me a small amount of revenue. These links will be marked with * for your reference. Reviewing a book […]
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Mother’s Day Giveaway and Gift Guide
Mother’s Day has come round again. I always get confused because my mother in law is in South Africa and they don’t celebrate on the same day as we do in the UK, and this one has come up on us fast. I think I am being made breakfast and being allowed a lie in, […]
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