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Learning to live: One wild and precious life

October 4, 2020 By Ellen

As if I wasn’t short of metaphor, it’s the morning after the deluge and the sun is glinting off rain-drenched fields… This is the scenery of my new outlook. I’m in my new place but, somehow, an essence of me hasn’t quite caught up with the packing boxes and postal redirect. I don’t, of course, mean […]

Filed Under: other things I have learned Tagged With: creative writing, health, humour, in my life, Learning to live, metaphor, navigation, on my mind, self care, Something happened in my life

Things I learned today – crispy veg and feminist icons

October 1, 2020 By Ellen

Another instructive day… I learned that the Aga doesn’t let out the smell. So last night’s roasted veggies (I’ll just give them a few more minutes) were somewhat overdone by breakfast time.   Speaking of Agas, have you seen the new version of All Creatures Great and Small? Boy Three and I have been enjoying […]

Filed Under: other things I have learned, things I learned from my children today Tagged With: Aga, age, All Creatures Great And Small, Helen Reddy, in my life, in the world, Jenni Murray, My Life, things I've learned, Women's Hour

Are you wasting your workout?

October 1, 2020 By Ellen

There are few things in life better than the decision to embrace a healthier, more active lifestyle. After all, you’re able to take control of your body and your life and you have something exciting to aim for into the future. Of course, pretty much everyone is aware that the new road you’re going down […]

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Things I learned today – Birthdays, basics and bosoms

September 30, 2020 By Ellen

Covid, house moves, sons hitting landmark birthdays, the loss of my Booths card… times that are unforgettable to the point of interesting. 2020. As another surprise, you can go to a wine school that teaches via virtual classes. They discuss what is a freestanding wine cooler and many more. There have been surprises at every […]

Filed Under: boys, other things I have learned, things I learned from my children today Tagged With: basics, birthday, boys, covid, in my life, My Life, things I've learned, writing

The tooth, the (no longer) whole tooth…

September 13, 2020 By Ellen

There’s a sort of ‘finding’ feeling at the moment. Finding my way home, finding my way around, and finding myself again. All of which sounds a bit navel gazey, but suggests there might be a little more time in my life for gazing in general. Which is a good thing. Meanwhile… What’s that? Oh yes, […]

Filed Under: boys, family, other things I have learned, things I learned from my children today Tagged With: Booths, Christmas, Cumbria, dentist, feeling, house, new life, newbuild, Pennines, photos, tooth

Three Tips For A Happier Family

September 13, 2020 By Ellen

Parents want nothing more than their kids and family to be healthy and happy. Luckily, there are many simple ways to create a closer family unit and improve the overall health and wellness of your family members. Here are three tips for a happier family. 1. Get a family pet Getting a pet can bring […]

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Lakeland Maze – ‘more fun than I thought…’

September 8, 2020 By Ellen

It didn’t look promising. But then nothing much does through doublespeed wipers. Boy Three and I arrived at Lakeland Maze near Kendal both putting a brave face on a very soggy Sunday afternoon. “Never mind, we’re here now.” Three hours later, only slightly muddy, we got back into the car all smiles. “That really was […]

Filed Under: boys Tagged With: Cumbria, Day out, exploring, Lakeland, maize, maze, Review

4 Stress-Related Health Problems You Can Solve

September 8, 2020 By Ellen

Stress is almost insignificant in some peoples’ minds. Sure, they say, it can lead to health problems, yet, to them, it’s mainly annoying. Anyway, you can fix it in the blink of an eye if you work out or check in to a spa for a massage. These theragun vs hypervolt reviews can work as […]

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