January 2019 Library Book Haul

This (hopefully) will be one of many posts that I will write on how amazing our local libraries are and can be to the whole community. I don't tend to stick to one genre when choosing books. I am in the habit of picking up whatever book grabs my attention, this could be from the …

Oo, I have an urge

But I don't want to spend. It can be hard to stop an urge, an impulsive appetite to spend money. One in which I am currently trying to take control of. It is not that I spend a lot of money, but I have recently been looking for excuses to do it. Some are valid, …

BookFuse Review: The Saturday Big Tent Wedding Party (No1 Ladies Detective Agency) by Alexander McCall Smith

Amazon Because this book is part of a big series, there is nothing more I can say about it, that I haven't already written. Throughout the book, there is always one or two themes that emerge throughout and is brought to a successful conclusion at the end. The themes always tend to be around life …

BirdBox – Amazon Kindle 99p deal

Amazon Still wondering whether you should read the book or watch it on Netflix? Well, here is something that might just tip you over to read it instead (especially because its 99p on Kindle!) I have added it to my book list and I am covering my eyes to all reviews and spoilers! Happy Reading! …

2019 – Not a year to start new resolutions but to polish up existing ones.

We all make resolutions for a reason. We may not have been able to complete the ones we made last year, but that is ok. We all have new things we want to try. But we don't have to wait until the new year to begin doing it. Photo taken by freestocks, available on Pexels …

2019 Hit List books to read

Here is a non-exhaustive list of some of the books I would love to read for 2019: Amazon, Pinterest The cover of this book looks absolutely amazing and it is due to be published in February. This will be one of the first fantasy books that I will attempt to read this year. I haven't …

The Art of Stillness; Amazon Kindle 99p deal

Amazon, Pinterest I do love to stay still. I do love to be in the present and observe the rush of life around me. I came across this book and it sounded like a perfect book to add to my 2019 Hit List book. At the moment, for Kindle, it is on offer for 99p, …

Financial Independence with children – nothing is impossible

Who wouldn't want to achieve financial independence? From bank loans, credit care loans, student debt...it seems everywhere you turn to, there is always something that promises you fast money in return for every penny you have saved for. Or better yet, promise you money at an time where you are still classified as a "virgin …

My year in books 2018

I am proud to be able to share my first blog post relating to my yearly reading challenge, with the help of Goodreads. Heather McKeen on Pexel As a mother, it can be hard to be able to pick up a book without your family needing or wanting something (especially when you know one of your children …

10 positive changes that happened after moving to a peaceful environment

A reflective journey of what I have learnt moving away from a stressful environment.