I’m sure everyone has a list of things they really love to do but which they wouldn’t always admit to. I certainly do! Guilty pleasures are the ultimate luxury and here are some of mine! Early Christmas planning I never admit the time of year when I first start having thoughts of Christmas because it’s … Continue reading Guilty Pleasures
I've not been feeling all that cheerful for the past week or so, and in particular since Friday after having an extremely frustrating day at work. However I always try to remember that actually I'm very lucky to have very few real problems. A little positive thinking can go a long way, and I think … Continue reading Positive Thinking
We may have had a final burst of summer weather (better late than never), but it’s now officially autumn and I’m certainly starting to feel it. It’s possibly my favourite season overall, and here’s why… my list of everything I’ll be loving this autumn! A – Ankle boots. Bye bye sandals, painted toenails and chilly … Continue reading A-Z of Autumn
Amazon Prime Instant Video is the film streaming service that replaces LOVEFiLM, and although I enjoy Netflix I’ve found that it’s worth alternating with Prime because the selection of titles is so different. Whilst Netflix has some gems of its own, so does Amazon! I’ve done my free month’s trial and it was definitely worth … Continue reading What I’ve Been Watching on Amazon Prime Instant Video
I always have ambitious plans to add large amounts to my savings and it's fair to say that it doesn't often happen. But I do love saving money, and making any savings in day-to-day life, however small, always feels like a win. Here are some of the ways (15 to be exact) I succeeded in saving money this year. Shopping: … Continue reading 15 Ways I’ve Saved Money This Year
How was everyone's weekend? Mine was one of the most relaxing I've had for a while and it's been great! I always forget how nice it is to just spend an extra hour in bed in the morning with a cup of tea and something to read (who says that "doing things" is the best way to start … Continue reading Bank Holiday Weekend Snapshots
Was that the shortest weekend ever? This Monday I’m more annoyed than usual that the weekend is over because I was ill all Friday and Saturday! Even snuggling up with Disney’s Tarzan and other Netflix delights with cups of tea and treats didn’t really make me feel like it was a proper weekend. Thankfully I … Continue reading Snapshots of a Short Weekend
I can cross another “to do” off my 30things list - on Saturday we made the most of the unexpected sunshine by doing this Treasure Trail walk in St Annes on the Fylde coast in Lancashire. The walks from Treasure Trails promise to take you around the main areas of a town, showcasing all the highlights and generally providing a … Continue reading Weekend Walking: St Annes Treasure Trail
Today’s post is a bit different, as it’s all about “Hooked on Music” – a set of four online music-based games that have been launched by MOSI (The Museum of Science & Industry) in Manchester. They’re fun, addictive, none of them involve any music trivia (which is great for me as I have none) and … Continue reading Hooked on Music – Play and Help Science!
This weekend I did something a little bit different - Breakout Manchester, a real life escape game based in Manchester city centre. After finally succeeding with challenge 1 (actually finding the place) we were briefed on what the game involves. Don't worry though - this post doesn't contain any spoilers! In teams of 2-5 people you … Continue reading Breakout Manchester
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