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International Women’s Day – Imagine

March 8, 2022 By Ellen

Imagine if we all got paid the same. Imagine if there was no need to stand up and fight. Imagine if we didn’t get interrupted. Imagine if no one had to pretend they didn’t just get groped. Imagine if we climbed the career ladder any way we wanted. Imagine if we didn’t get raped. Imagine […]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: equality, feminist, International Women's Day, IWD, IWD2022

Ruth – 100 words

February 22, 2022 By Ellen

Ruth. Living in the north of England in the early 19th century, Jane Eyre doesn’t meet very many people, but when she does she looks long and hard into their eyes. She tells us she’s looking for ruth and if it’s not there, then her new acquaintance is probably a bad lot. Ruth, in 1847, […]

Filed Under: other things I have learned Tagged With: #ruth #100words #creativewriting #janeeyre #bronte

How To Turn A Passion For Writing Into A Profitable Project

February 22, 2022 By Ellen

If you have a passion for writing, then it’s likely at some point you’ve considered pursuing your favourite hobby as a career. This dream may have been squashed as you get back to your usual full 9-5 office job, but fortunately there are in fact many exciting avenues that you can explore to start making […]

Filed Under: review Tagged With: Blogging, creative writing, passion

7 Fun Ways You Can Help Your Child with the Three Rs

February 22, 2022 By Ellen

Your baby’s brains are firing with neuronal activity from the moment they are born. Neurons help shape how they learn and absorb the world around them. As they grow, children use each moment as a potential for learning. Some children learn faster than others, but most kids benefit from a little extra help. Reading, writing […]

Filed Under: review Tagged With: children, education, learning, writing

Dudley – 104 words

February 16, 2022 By Ellen

Dudley – Yesterday, quite nice really for the time of year – slanting sun between the finely flung raindrops. Today, Dudley. Not a name to fear, to quake at, a rustling in the branches, trees untidy with twigs. But there’s a weather warning, the usual ‘don’t forget your coat’ kind of warning, the kind of […]

Filed Under: other things I have learned Tagged With: 100 words, 100words, creative writing, Storm Dudley, weather

Two years ago – 96 words

February 9, 2022 By Ellen

Two years ago. The old-fashioned shop bell clattered as I pushed the door and went in out of the rain. The woman behind the counter looked at me and put a mask on her face. No one had ever put a mask on to protect themselves from me and I was miffed. Offended and put […]

Filed Under: other things I have learned Tagged With: 100 words, covid, creative writing, masks

Why Is Creativity Important For Children?

February 9, 2022 By Ellen

When parents think about their child’s learning, both academically and otherwise, they often think about their progression in maths, science, and English. However, your child’s creativity is also important for their development. It gives them an outlet for self-expression, in a freeing and unjudgmental manner. I have teamed up with a private nursery in London […]

Filed Under: family, review Tagged With: art, children, creativity, education, free play, School

5 Home Improvement Ideas To Boost Your Property’s Value

February 9, 2022 By Ellen

Buying a home is a huge achievement and also a major investment for your financial future. By paying towards your mortgage loan each month, you should also take in consideration for emergency loan, you will build up equity, but there are also home improvement upgrades you can make to increase your property value and ensure […]

Filed Under: family, review Tagged With: bathroom, decorate, home value, idea, improve, kitchen, renovate

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