How’s your Christmas prep going? So far, I’ve had those difficult chats with family where I reiterate that I’m keeping things simple and my budget low. They’re pretty used to how I do things now but I still like to set expectations. It’s taken me years to find my version of Christmas – It’s inspired …
It’s all too easy to let Christmas pass you by without truly enjoying and appreciating its magic. Everything leads up to that one special day, and then, within the blink of an eye, it’s gone, vanishing until the next year. All the stressing over shopping, card sending, cooking and what to wear for the Christmas …
December is finally here, so let’s talk about cosy Nordic Christmas traditions. Having been living in the UK for 14 years, it has always been important to hold onto some traditions from back home and find joy in the little moments. I guess I miss my home especially now this period – it is when …
With the start of 2024, many people are going to be getting into their spring cleaning early and trying to be a bit more organised by decluttering their home, whether it’s an official resolution or trying to make space for their Christmas presents. According to Access Box Storage, over 90% of the UK have admitted …
How were your Christmas and New Year? I hope you got all the rest and nourishment you needed. My Christmas was spent with my family in London and New Year at Home – just a slow day which was much-needed. January came around soon enough and now we’re all taking our first steps into 2024. …
With the festive party season now behind us, we’re all entitled to enjoy a little guilt-free JOMO and cosy up at home. Cold weather, darkness, lack of money after the festive season and inevitable illness. Although it may be tempting to complain our way through January, instead embrace JOMO, or the ‘Joy of Missing Out’ …
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With the festive party season in full swing, investing in me-time is more important than ever to protect mental health and overall well-being. The weeks leading up to Christmas and New Year can become a whirlwind of planning, preparation and partying, however, slowing down and reconnecting is vital for both mental and physical well-being during …
If there’s one thing the last couple of years has taught me is to differentiate between want and need. I’ve got more than I need and I honestly don’t want or need anything – believe me when I say this; I never thought I’d say these words. I’ve spent the last couple of years de-cluttering …
The UK meteorological winter officially kicks off on Wednesday 1 December to mark the season’s start, show the warmer side to winter, and help winter whiners beat the blues, so let’s get together and celebrate Winter’s Eve. The Winter Solstice. A reminder of the cycles of life. An invitation to pause and tune in to …
