If you read my other blog, Raisiebay, you may already know that we have a new baby in the family. My niece had a little boy just a few weeks ago and he is the most adorable little baby, I just had to get my hooks out and make something for him. I decided to… Continue reading New Baby Crochet Cardigan and Blanket
My latest audio book was The Strange Journey of Alice Pendlebury which I read for free from Amazon Kindle Unlimited. I'll get on to the book review in a moment. I love Audible but I keep listening to more than one book every month and I needed to get access to more books without paying… Continue reading The Strange Journey of Alice Pendlebury, book review
Welcome to Bookworms June linkup Hello, Welcome to BookWorms Monthly June. I haven't done a bookworms monthly for a while but I've decided to revive it again. Reading is my passion and I love to write about what I’ve read. I’m a real book worm and I have been since the day I could read.… Continue reading Join us for Bookworms Monthly June Linkup Party
I recently listened to Klara and The Sun on Audible and this is my review. All thoughts and opinions are my own and I purchased the audio book myself. I will however use affiliate links in my post which may earn me a little money if you click through and purchase something, but they will… Continue reading Klara and the Sun, Kazuo Ishiguro Book Review
It was a few months back now when I saw an ad on Facebook for the Centre of Excellence for a course I was interested in. It was on special offer and I thought why not give it a try and I signed up. After signing up, I also decided to become an affiliate for… Continue reading Studying with the Centre of Excellence
This week, 10th-16th May 2021 is Mental Health Awareness week. But, to be honest, our mental health is something that we should all be looking after all year long. The theme chosen for this week is Nature because connecting with nature is so good for our mental health and there are lots of ways we… Continue reading Something Positive for Mental Health Awareness Week
Today I have another book review for you. I've just finished The Foundling by Stacey Halls on Audible. I really enjoyed The Familiars so I was excited to read another of Stacey Halls historical novels. By: Stacey HallsNarrated by: Laura Aikman, Hattie MorahanLength: 9 hrs and 19 minsUnabridged AudiobookRelease date: 06-02-20Language: EnglishPublisher: Manilla Press The Blurb Two women, bound… Continue reading The Foundling by Stacey Halls, a book review
My latest audio book was from one of my favourite authors, Sheryl Browne. I think My Husband's Girlfriend has to be one of her best so far. By: Sheryl BrowneNarrated by: Katie VillaLength: 9 hrs and 20 minsUnabridged AudiobookRelease date: 07-04-21Language: EnglishPublisher: Hachette UK - Bookouture The Blurb Tucking her little boy Ollie into bed one night, Sarah… Continue reading My Husband’s Girlfriend by Sheryl Browne, a book review
British Summertime is always unpredictable, but we all love our gardens at this time of year. If you can't go out then stay home and enjoy your garden, maybe even invite some friends over. Fire up the BBQ or have a garden party. I set myself a challenge to find 10 things on Etsy which… Continue reading Ten Must Haves for your Garden this Summer
On 22nd April to co-inside with Earth Day, Bookshop.org will be hosting a special event with The Green Grocer Author and Iceland MD Richard Walker. This will take place as an online debate with Chris Packham ( naturalist, television presenter, writer, photographer, conservationist, campaigner and filmmaker.) To get your invitation to this special event all you… Continue reading Earth Day Event Invitation from The Green Grocer
