Sponsored Cars. Big things, wheels, get you from A to B. Yep. I don’t find them very exciting, but, I do admit they come in useful. I’ve bought one or two Ford vehicles in my time since that old Fiesta. The first time I bought a car from a proper dealership, my boyfriend was with […]
Sanity for parents for the summer holidays
I can almost hear the rejoicing from every parent at the mention of the summer holidays. Six whole weeks with the little loves – how amazing right? Ahem, okay so maybe some of us aren’t jumping for joy at the idea of the soon-to-be six weeks of havoc every day. For some, it’s time to […]
Review: Biosnacky Germinator Jar
Obviously, I want to eat healthily – who doesn’t? Especially as I’m on a mission to live to 100 and have all the energy I need on the way – chocolate (even posh stuff) and bacon (no matter how pampered the piggies) will not cut it. It’s particularly difficult to keep to the path of […]
Lusting for Poldark and other examples of sexism
“We’re man and wife,” he said. It was my husband speaking about something I can’t remember. Certainly nothing important. Another one of those domestic conversations, half attended to and disregarded before long. Earlier than most if it was of the ‘it’s your turn’ variety. “Hang on a minute,” I said. “That’s sexist, isn’t it?” “No,” […]
More things I learned: birthday edition
Writer’s blockage would be nearer the mark. It’s what I feel when there’s so much going on in my head that I don’t know where to begin, where the loose end is to start the unravelling. More in common with road-trip constipation (you know what I mean) than a wistful gaze at a pristine page. […]
Menopause: A manifesto
It should’ve been funny, but it wasn’t. My mood and the success of my day hinged on the presence – or otherwise – of my battery-operated fan – in my bag at work. The other day it wasn’t there, it was sitting in my lovely cool kitchen at home. Damn. I could feel the sweat […]
Vaguely interesting post about the humble wristwatch
Tick tock, tick tock. It’s easy to overlook the significance of the ordinary wrist watch (or pocket watch or pinned-on nurses’ watch) but, actually, the ability to know what time it is by simply looking at something strapped to your arm is fairly remarkable. Clearly not enough for us now as our watches also need […]
Time Is One Of The Best Gifts You Can Give!
Spending time with someone you love is something we take advantage of in the modern world. Hanging out with a best friend is something you can wait months to do when you’re both leading your own busy lives and nothing seems to change between you. On the other hand, missing a date night with the […]