At the dawn of 2022, my family and I had spent a wonderful Christmas in our new home, albeit recovering from COVID . Rest and recover was the order of the day … and isolation. Despite the discomfort and worry in the long run the ‘respite’ and time together was...
When COVID-19 (coronavirus) hit the UK in 2020, like most people I was scared! Added to the general worry about how contagious is, as an over 40’s Black woman with asthma I was at risk. Christmas of 2019, Hubby and I had very bad flu, but for me simply climbing the...
… and just like that, it’s Christmas jumper season. Love or loath you must admit, if you don’t have one you experience FOMO. I adopted the Christmas jumper shenanigans years ago because it truly brings to festive cheer. Then, a couple years ago I began looking for...
Just as exciting as receiving as pressies at Christmas is the presentation. Good wrapping and a nice card builds up the anticipation for the gift. I dare say, receiving a card that makes you feel seen melts the heart and makes the present feel that more special. This...
I don’t want to confess how much put we poured into the claw machines at the arcades on Isle of Wight trying to win a ‘Baby Yoda’ (The Child from the Star Wars spin-off The Mandalorian)! Alas we never won. He’s so adorable. It’s easy to see why he’s one of the top...
Over the years, I’ve experienced poor quality of sleep for one reason or another, most recently due to the menopause. Many of us will experience poor sleep at some stage in our lives. However, when the global pandemic, COVID-19 hit, stress levels spiked for many of...
