Music has always been a big part of my life, before I could talk my Mum took me to babies singing sessions and as I got older I learnt to play a few instruments including the violin and guitar, sadly when I became ill in my teens I gave up playing the violin and I…
Sally is a rescue dog and for her age (at least 13) I think she is getting on pretty well, of course she has the vet check-ups she needs twice a year and from those we have learned we need to be careful with what she eats, she takes tablets for her joints and is…
As we are all getting ready to stack our presents under the Christmas tree, its worth taking a moment to remember those who can’t this year, those who for one reason or another are spending not only Christmas but many other days without the comforts that many of us take for granted. These people can be…
If you are headed away this Christmas then the Easy Lock may well be something you would like to keep close at hand, perfect for people who are staying in B&Bs, shared home renters or anyone who just wants to feel a little more secure in their room. The Easy Lock offers a simple way…
I’m going to be honest with you the idea of flu leaves me quaking at the knees, I’m not talking your every year sniffle, but full blown, body aching, cannot move flu. You see part of why I have the illness I have now, is due in part to that pesky virus. Over the years…
Do you remember the kid at school whose hair always looked like they had been dragged through a hedge backwards no matter what they did? That kid was me. My hair has a complete life of its own, if it wants to stick up in the air it jolly well will and it doesn’t care…
There is something about a candle that just helps set a relaxing mood, something that means when it comes to a night in, I love having one burning on the sideboard and if I don’t – well things don’t feel quite right. Isle of Skye Candles are a brand I had come across before and…
Travelling at Christmas is just magical. If you are planning on a city break this year, you need to head to Amsterdam. It’s a hive of culture and activity as well as some unusual traditions. The Netherlands is an attractive place for many tourists. But, it’s the city of Amsterdam that captures people’s imaginations. The…
I love looking around gift stores and seeing what they have to offer, they often seem to have the most usual things hidden among the shelves. However with my mobility these days, it isn’t as easy as it once was, which is why I am so glad that there are a number of online stores that…
I remember coming across Zazzle many years ago, looking through the things they sell and wishing with all my heart they delivered to the UK (ok some things did ship here, but the price was a little crazy) so I was over the moon when I heard Zazzle had opened up a UK website and…
