This is actually a follow-up to my first “25 things that make me happy” post from April (you can read it here). Back then I said that there were a lot more things that make me happy but I’d save them for a future post. Well, here they are, 25 more things that make me…
Archives for June 2017
“The Stepford Wives” – Book Review
Following on from our Book Group’s choice for last month, “The Last Tycoon” our book for this month was “The Stepford Wives”* by Ira Levin, published in 1972. I’d heard the name before but, to be honest, I hadn’t realised it was a book, I thought it was only a film! The Stepford Wives Joanna…
June Birchbox review: Daytripping
My June subscription box from Birchbox arrived while I was away so this review is a little later than usual. As my recent boxes have been a bit hit and miss, I was a little apprehensive about June’s selection, especially after reading some of the reviews from other subscribers. Recap on May’s box Overall May’s…
Why my seven year old makes me feel old!
First off, I should say I’m an older mum. We had our gorgeous daughter later in life for a number of reasons. And I studiously ignored all those doom sayers who pointed out the drawbacks of being older parents (you’ll get really tired, she’ll wear you out, etc). But she’s our absolute delight and joy and…
June 2017 goals
I set myself quite an easy list of goals to achieve for May so I thought I’d up the ante with my June 2017 goals. In no particular order, here’s my wish list for June. Social media I’d like to spend some time properly organising and engaging with my social media. I’ve been using Canva…