A Place to Reflect

Random Acts of Kindness Challenge and Special Offer

I'm a big fan of LSW Mind Cards and we use ours all the time. Today is Random Acts of Kindness day and LSW Mind Cards are presenting some lovely, simple ways you can take part. And for Today Only you can get 20% off all products on the LSW site with the code: KINDNESS… Continue reading Random Acts of Kindness Challenge and Special Offer

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A Room With a View – Perfect for Valentines Day

We all prefer A Room with a View don't we? The main character in this 1908 novel is travelling with her aunt when they swap their hotel rooms with two men in exchange for a better view. And so begins a love story. Despite A Room with a View by E.M. Forster being a classic,… Continue reading A Room With a View – Perfect for Valentines Day

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3 Brilliant Ways to Sustain a Healthy Lifestyle

Everyone wants to live and eat healthily, but no one wants to put in the necessary effort. Sticking to a healthy lifestyle can be a daunting task. It is challenging to stick to a healthy lifestyle when faced with several temptations every day. Image Credit  When following a healthy lifestyle, people fall into two categories.… Continue reading 3 Brilliant Ways to Sustain a Healthy Lifestyle

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Three Health Projects To Indulge In During The Pandemic

Nobody is getting out much these days. But that’s okay. Spring is coming, both literally and metaphorically. And that means that it will soon be time for us to all crawl out of our burrows and enjoy the world once more.  But when we do, we want it to be an enjoyable experience. We don’t… Continue reading Three Health Projects To Indulge In During The Pandemic

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Great Ideas for Valentines Crochet

It's not too late to hook up a quick Valentines gift. Here are a few great ideas for Valentines Crochet. *This post may contain affiliate links Valentines Crochet Blanket Perfect for Valentines Day or even an Engagement or Wedding gift. This gorgeous blanket is made in Deramores Studio DK, one of my favourite wools to… Continue reading Great Ideas for Valentines Crochet

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I Took the Plunge and Opened An Etsy Shop

I've been thinking of opening an Etsy shop for a while. I love Etsy and I wanted to make things to sell too. I've been crocheting for a few years now and I've made lots of different things. My blankets have been my favourite things to make, but they take so long and I fall… Continue reading I Took the Plunge and Opened An Etsy Shop

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An Easy to Make Valentines Cake

Four years ago my Little Girl made a lovely Valentines Cake. She did it mostly by herself after receiving some cake decorations in the post. She was nine years old at the time and I think she did a really good job. Valentines Cake Valentines Cake Recipe INGREDIENTS: 8oz self-raising flour8oz unsalted butter8oz caster sugar4… Continue reading An Easy to Make Valentines Cake

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Self-Care During a Pandemic

The importance of Self-care during a pandemic. You know when you’re on a plane and the flight attendant is going through the safety video with you? There is always mention of fixing your own mask, before helping others. This is important in a stressful situation or extreme turbulence on a plane, as well as in… Continue reading Self-Care During a Pandemic

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A Few Things You Can Do at Home to Make Everyday Life More Magical

Make Life More Magical. Pixabay CC0 License Everyday life is naturally full of assorted challenges, frustrations, chores, and obligations that are not likely to feel too thrilling or engaging, most of the time. But although there are a variety of different things in our everyday lives that might not feel like “peak experiences,” it is… Continue reading A Few Things You Can Do at Home to Make Everyday Life More Magical