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How to keep the holiday vibe going when you get home

August 4, 2019 By Ellen

  You know the feeling – spirits that hit the floor as soon as you get your suitcase over the threshold after a wonderful holiday. We’re just back from two weeks of all-inclusive indulgence and so the sight of the untidy and cluttered house we returned to has been slightly depressing. I think I’d love […]

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On giving up sarcasm…

July 21, 2019 By Ellen

Yes, really. On the back of quitting telly to do something less boring, I’ve had a further assessment of things I don’t need in my life. Guess what? It’s not scented candles or social media. Nope, it’s sarcasm. And sarcasm, while occasionally very funny, is for the most part sharp and pokey, even when the […]

Filed Under: family, other things I have learned, Uncategorized Tagged With: funny, humour, in my life, in the world, joke, kind, kindness, on my mind, Oscar Wilde, sarcasm, things I've learned

Small screen drama – giving up TV

July 19, 2019 By Ellen

I don’t watch telly any longer. Not even Killing Eve, or Stranger Things or especially not Love Island. Let me explain. Time poor as I am, I turned to thinking about the things I use my precious minutes on. Obviously, there’s a chunk of time on teeth cleaning, showering, listening to the Archers and other […]

Filed Under: family, other things I have learned, Uncategorized Tagged With: advice, family, in my life, My Life, quitting, Something happened in my life, televisio, television, TV

Hectic work schedule? 6 easy ways to stay one step ahead

July 19, 2019 By Ellen

You pride yourself on doing a great job. Entrepreneurs understand the formula for success is organisation plus using the right tools whether it’s basic stationery, A4 box files or a printer. It sounds simple but it’s easy to get bogged down when under pressure. Check out these great tips so you can get the best […]

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Holidays – a time of spiritual renewal or just an excuse for a kip on the beach?

July 2, 2019 By Ellen

sandcastle on the beach

Here’s a thought. Do you think our two-week break from the humdrum restores our souls or is it all about getting a lie-in and on the other side of some large gins? I know the bucket-and-spade ritual has a sacred status – nothing should get in the way of the great British holibags, and everything […]

Filed Under: family, other things I have learned Tagged With: family, holiday, in the world, meditation, travel

Add Comfort And Style With A Furry Bean Bag

July 2, 2019 By Ellen

When it comes to furnishing a living room or a bedroom the two elements which are of the utmost importance are as follows; ‘comfort’ and ‘style’. If you can find the balance between these two key ingredients then you know you are on to a winner. One piece of furniture which perfectly emulates this desired […]

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Where are older women hiding? A challenge…

June 26, 2019 By Ellen

I know it’s a bit of a joke – hit your middle years and you become invisible. No cat calls, no unwanted attention, in fact, no attention at all one way or the other. It’s a superpower of sorts – we can become anything we want, from spies to leaders of industry. So far, so […]

Filed Under: feminism, Feminist, feminist Friday, feminsim, feminsm, other things I have learned Tagged With: Bechdel Test, business, feminism, in my life, My Life, on my mind, Sexism, silver fox, women

Scottish summertime health warning

June 25, 2019 By Ellen

School’s out. The sun’s out. The sky is blue. Birds are singing. Scotland’s tabloid journalists are rushing to tell us which exotic place it’s hotter than. (I just asked the Panther and it’s Morocco apparently. The streets are athrong with citizens enjoying the warm – like being on holiday, only you have to go to […]

Filed Under: My Life, The World, Uncategorized Tagged With: health, humour, My Life, Scotland, summer, The World

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