*this post includes affiliate links* Christmas Stories by Noel Streatfeild - Beautiful. Streatfeild was my favourite author as a child having written Ballet Shoes and I adored all these short stories just as much. Highly recommend it! No Dragons for Tea by Jean Pendziwol - A book from childhood - we all need to … Continue reading The books I read January – March (2019)
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60 book TBR (includes Gifted products)
*Affiliate links & gifted products included in this post* I haven't been a fan of TBR's lately but with over 600 books owned and to be read I decided to plan my next 50 - my one allowance is any ARC's I have or if I finish all the audiobooks I can pick another one! … Continue reading 60 book TBR (includes Gifted products)
Another life update
Well, oops! I have sort of been neglecting this all, haven't I? It certainly hasn't been intentional and gosh am I excited to be back but sometimes life just gets in the way and we totally forget the things we love... this isn't just me is it? Well anyway, here's a life update and then … Continue reading Another life update
100 out of 100
(I posted this over on Instagram a while back but I wanted to share it here too) “100 out of 100 relationships that involve caregiving fail” - Dr Phil So let’s just get personal. Erin's been here for 4 days and in that time he’s had to shower me after watching me piss myself … Continue reading 100 out of 100
From August to Now
It’s 5am and I can’t sleep and I realised I hadn’t really done a personal update in a while so I thought I’d start doing that. I’m pretty sure my last update was in August so it’s been a good few months and they’ve been pretty huge so grab a cup of tea, maybe a … Continue reading From August to Now
10 goals for 2019
After doing this last year I decided to do it again, some of them are the same and some are brand new! I am so excited for what this year will bring Gratitude journal daily. I've owned my gratitude journal for a while but haven't successfully filled it out so I've decided to make … Continue reading 10 goals for 2019
2019 TBR
This year I decided to try a mini-TBR for the year to ensure I get in some books I've been really keen to read and to make sure there's a mix of titles. I'm hoping to read at least double the number of books here so it still allows for limited pressure and picking novels … Continue reading 2019 TBR
The books I read October – December (2018)
This quarter was absolutely boss for my reading and I am so pleased! I successfully completed my 50 book goal on the 27th November over a month before the year was out! The Uncommon Reader by Alan Bennet - I loved the beginning but somehow got a little bored by the end despite it … Continue reading The books I read October – December (2018)
How did my 2018 goals go?
I always think it's good to reflect on your progress and see if you're working towards your aims so I thought I'd reflect upon the goals I set at the beginning of 2018. My first goal was to have more evenings filled with all things cosy which I definitely achieved. I've spent many evenings in … Continue reading How did my 2018 goals go?
Top 5 Books of 2018
In no particular order (because I simply could not decide between them!). These are spoiler free mini-reviews of the 5 incredible books. Big Bones by Laura Dockrill: Big Bones is a YA novel following a girl called Bluebelle who is living her life and navigates the constant stream of dialogue she receives from people … Continue reading Top 5 Books of 2018