There was a time when the only real way to meet someone new was to either know someone who knew them, or to pluck up the courage to speak to a complete stranger when out somewhere. There was the possibility of becoming friends with someone and that then developing into something more, but that wasn't always practical if you were working long hours. It may be that there is something very particular that you are looking for in a potential partner - be that a physical attribute, something in their personality or maybe a shared passion for something a bit quirky. There were the dating columns ... read more
Getting over loneliness when travelling
Years ago I was involved in a networking group for engineers. Twice a year we would all meet up somewhere in Europe and have a fantastic time. Alongside the official programme of events would be a variety of social events that everyone enjoyed. They led to some life long friendships and some relationships too. One day at a planning meeting the task force were trying to come up with ways in which the network could help our members more. A key thing in the group was that many of us had to regularly work away from home. Either a few days in a strange town, city or even country, or in some ... read more
Life moves on…
I've reached that stage in life when people's lives start changing. That age where people are separating, families are changing and friends are suddenly realising that the dating game has changed somewhat since they were last playing it. I'm not saying that I'm old enough to remember "courting" like my grandparents do, but for many people my age dating involved getting someone's (landline) phone number on a scrap off paper somewhere and then having to actually phone them and speak to them to organise a date. Nowadays there are text messages, WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger to hide behind ... read more
How Can Speaking to a Psychic Impact Your Life?
A psychic reading by a gifted intuitive person can reveal valuable information about ourselves and our future. However, many sceptics don’t believe in the benefits of a psychic reading or simply choose to disregard the possibility of them being real. However, psychics use their heightened abilities and natural extensions of senses such as sound, sight, taste, touch and instinct to enlighten and advise you of present and future challenges. A psychic reading can also help you in dealing with troubled relationships, career problems or provide the needed support to help you move on from the ... read more
Know Your Maternity Bras
It seems to be that there are a million and one things about pregnancy that no one tells you before you're actually pregnant. For me the subject of bras was one that I hadn't even considered needing to know about. A bra was a bra until you got to the breastfeeding stage - or so I thought. How wrong I was! When you're pregnant it seems like every part of your body changes in some way. Especially your boobs. Knowing which maternity bra is right from all the different ones available can be a bit overwhelming - especially when you're in full on "pregnancy brain" mode. Luckily those lovey people ... read more
Growing brains with Education Quizzes
Before becoming a parent I have to admit that I'd not really thought about education for my kids much. That kind of happened at school and I didn't need to think about it much. Now that I am a parent though I realise that education is much more of a life long thing and what you do at home works so much along side what your children do and learn at school. The two really need to work in harmony and that's where a site like Education Quizzes works so well. Designed for all children, the primary aim of Education Quizzes is to help children be successful at school. The quizzes are all written ... read more
Winter is almost upon us – so spin yourself a winter cocoon!
With autumn now well and truly upon us, a glance just a little bit further ahead in the wall calendar reveals an impending long, cold, British winter. Fortunately, something equally British can be your salvation, and by that of course, I mean turning to crafts to beat the cold snap. Bedrooms can be easily converted from large, airy, brightly-lit summer spaces, to a warm and cosy den for hibernation throughout the winter – and you'll be amazed at the difference items such as over-sized pillows and scatter-cushions, blankets, quilts and bedspreads can make to both the metaphorical and literal ... read more
A Wartime Christmas – Carol Rivers
There are many, many reasons why I love social media. I could probably go on all day as to why, but one simple reason is that it gives me the ability to talk to people that I might not normally talk to. Not just friends I've made, but people I see on TV, read about in newspapers, or whose books I have written. That's exactly what happened with Carol Rivers who tweeted me one to day to say thank you for a review I had written of one of her books - I've actually written two before Lily of Love Lane and Lizzie of Langley Street. We got chatting over twitter, as you ... read more
Review: Soak and Sleep Nordic Christmas Throw
After being ill all my Christmas preparation seem to be a bit behind schedule this year. I'm playing catch up now though and trying to get into the festive spirit again. The decorations are up at home and our sofa has also had a bit of a makeover with the addition of this gorgeous nordic style festive throw from Soak & Sleep. As I went to look through their website I was instantly drawn to their nordic Christmas range and completely fell in love with it. The obsession that I've had with all things Scandinavian over the last couple of years shows no sign of disappearing and ... read more
Remember, remember to be safe on the 5th of November
With Bonfire Night fast approaching please remember to be safe as well as having fun on the 5th November. Infographic from ArmyCadets.com Discalimer: No compensation was received in exchange for posting this infographic. I just believe that it's an important message for people to remember at this time of year. ... read more