All About Books

I am an avid reader, my friends would say that I would read the back of a box of cornflakes if there was nothing else to hand. It was Enid Blyton that got me hooked on reading, closely followed by J.R.R .Tolkien. I devoured James Herberts 'The Rats' and still have the phobia, thanks for that! ...

Poem, The Yoga Class and a chat about New Year’s Resolutions.

Are you one of those people who make New Years Resolution's to get fitter, slimmer, healthier every year? That's ok because I'm not either! I wrote this poem for anyone who has ever been to a yoga class and found it a horribly embarrassing experience. Everyone else is super toned, wearing the latest gear and able...

Afternoon Tea Everyone?

My friend retired recently and I wanted to do something a little different, so as a surprise we went for afternoon tea in a posh hotel. It was a beautiful Autumnal day and the colour of the trees was stunning, the photos don't do it justice, and the sun was shining which made it extra...

Amazing Health Benefits of Turmeric.

Most of us have Tumeric in our spice racks, after all, it is the spice which gives curry its distinctive yellow colour, but did you know about the amazing health benefits this spice holds? It has been used widely in India for thousands of years for the following conditions Stomach ailments including diarrhea, bloating and...

Just call me Rover!

Last week I finally saw the Orthopaedic surgeon about the bad back I have suffered for almost a year. I have been seen by physio's, a chiropractor, at least six doctors and now finally I got to sit in front of an expert in his field and discuss my rather depressing MRI scan. I had waited...

Health Benefits of Epsom Salts.

What do you put in your bath? An expensive bubble bath? , a fizzy bath bomb? or a luxurious mixture of perfumed bath oils? Me.?...Just two cupfuls of Epsom Salts! No fragrance, no bubbles, no colour but a whole lot better for you. Here's why:- Epsom salts are actually magnesium sulphate and most of us are lacking in magnesium...

How to Have Fun with Picture Frames.

This is a nice idea to use old photos, wallpaper scraps and postcards by grouping them together in complimentary photo frames. It is a really inexpensive to do and makes a great statement. If you have a feature wall , enhance the plain walls by framing small sections from the wallpaper left overs. It really brings...

How Children Learn From Dogs.

 A relationship with a well trained dog  can teach a child Manners Caring Trust Gentleness Responsibility Empathy Patience Compassion However, some important points need to be considered before introducing a pet to small children. The child must be old enough to respect the dog's space and to not accidentally hurt him by pulling fur etc . Never...

10 Essential Oils for Pain Relief

If you suffer from pain every day it's always good to try a few other things rather than relying on prescription or over the counter medication. Maybe you have an ache or pain that needs soothing, a niggling headache, blocked nose or just general fatigue. Essential oils are effective in the relief of pain because they bypass the...