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Sending a Virtual Hug

The comfort of a real hug is a distant memory. But the thought still counts, so send along your hugs today…

It’s hard to believe we are in October. In some ways this year seems to have dragged, and yet I wonder where the time has gone? I spoke to a fellow parent at the school drop off on Monday and we both agreed that each week just starts with a bit of a groan rightContinue reading “Covid Work Life Boundaries”

The weather outside is frightful…

The start of winter is most definitely here! I find it incredible to think that just under two weeks ago I went for a walk around my neighbourhood in shorts and t-shirt. The sun was shining and the warm gave its last bow for the year, as just two days later I had converted toContinue reading “The weather outside is frightful…”

The Power of Nature

I’m not a green finger and gardening generally is not my thing. But… I do love the majestic beauty of a sunflower under the clear blue sky in summer. One of the benefits of lockdown is we were home most of this summer to nurture our garden and so we decided to plan some sunflowerContinue reading “The Power of Nature”

COVID-19 Memories

Amidst all the anxiety, isolation and loss this year, can we find something we can be positive about. What will you take away from COVID-19.

Exploring: The Cotswolds

Last weekend we were in one of my favourite English countryside locations… The Cotswolds. We are quite fortunate as it is just an hour or two drive from our house, depending on which part of the Cotswolds we visit, but it is truly like entering a different world of quintessential sandstone homes and beautiful landscapes.Continue reading “Exploring: The Cotswolds”

Sleep is over-rated

I’ve always been a bit of an insomniac. I find it hard to shut down, wind down and relax at the end of each day. It is as though my mind suddenly wakes in the early evening and everything and anything can be whirling around in my head. After having my son, it got worse.Continue reading “Sleep is over-rated”

My post Covid-19 wish list

I recently read a great blog post on a website I follow Lifesfinewine.com and it has inspired me to think about what I want once this pandemic panic is over. The world has stopped this year, or most of it. Our lives have all been impacted in some way by Covid. In many ways I’mContinue reading “My post Covid-19 wish list”

Back on the Bicycle

Life is like riding a bike… to keep your balance you must keep moving. This is such an apt saying for right now. We can’t stop, wait and put our lives on hold just because of Covid-19. We have to keep moving forward, despite the challenges that this year, the lockdown and all the restrictionsContinue reading “Back on the Bicycle”

It’s not over yet – parenting through Covid

I just want to ask……… who else is feeling utterly exhausted?!!! I am not sure whether it is from school at home, working extra hard to catch up for … It’s not over yet – parenting through Covid I found this post so easy to relate to. In many ways it reminded me of oneContinue reading “It’s not over yet – parenting through Covid”