Why I use lists to keep organised.
12/08/2020I am a list maker. Since about the age of 17, I have made lists. Back then the lists were for revision, and chores. But now, I have lists for everything. They help to keep me on track, and make each day productive. With 4 children, I need lists just to keep a basic level of organisation! But I also use them to motivate myself to reach bigger goals too. Some people I know have a “rolling list”. By that I mean they just continually add to their list and cross bits off as they go, but the list never…
Sleepless in the heatwave.
I enjoy the heat now as much as I did as a young adult. But, as I get older I do seem to struggle to sleep when the weather is hot. Or perhaps, I now need more sleep than I…
Walking with my family.
Walking with my family has been a highlight of lock-down. We have covered miles just pottering along the footpaths local to us. It’s become a bit of a habit that after dinner we will go out, and walk. To be…
Mammogram – Info-graphic
Collaborative Post What is a Mammogram? A mammogram is a form of breast screening, basically it’s an x-ray of breasts. But what happens when you have a mammogram? I have to be honest I had never thought about this, and…
Protecting your children against hearing loss.
Collaborative Post As a hearing person I take for granted many things about having my hearing. From sitting listening to the birds singing, to first words, laughter and whispers. Things that without my hearing I wouldn’t be able to enjoy.…
Running Beginner – Where to Begin?
It’s Global Running Day! So I thought I should really use it as an excuse to write about… running. I am a running beginner. There is no doubt, I am no where near a “runner” although I am starting to…
Keeping Healthy During Summer
Collaborative Guest Post Keeping Healthy During Summer Beautiful weather and plenty of outdoor activities make summer a great time to focus on your physical and mental well-being. Whether you’ve been working hard to look your best in a new swimsuit…
Senior Health – Keeping Your Brain Young
Collaborative Post I think most of us our quite conscious of keeping physically healthy. We have all heard of the benefits of eating well, and exercising – even putting on sun screen. But how often do we think about keeping…
When is the right time to start a family?
Collaborative Post I’m sure you’ll agree, choosing to start a family is one of the biggest decisions in life. There were lots of things which I used to think about before having a family! Believe it or not, I was…
EXPLORING YOUR WILD SIDE – Take a Walk on the Vinyl Wild Side
Collaborative Post Are you a person that likes to entertain crowds at home or at least would like to? Do you want to have parties but fear the clean up? If so then there is an option that will greatly…
What to wear Running…
I am still in the midst of a love hate relationship with running. I don’t love running. But, I hate it when I don’t go. I love the feeling after I stop running, and I am starting to enjoy each…
Dancing In My Wellies
Family, Country Life and Greener Living
