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Does your heart yearn for adventure? Do you want to challenge yourself, and experience everything that this world has to offer|? If so, it’s time to heed the call and embrace your more courageous side with the fun and exciting suggestions below.  Bungee jumping  Yep, the first adventure I’m suggesting is bungee jumping? It is a typical adventure-type activity? Yes, it is! Does this mean it’s not worth doing? Heck no! Bungee jumping can be the ultimate thrill, so if you get the opportunity, I say go for it!    Learning a new language  Now, you may not think of learning a new language as much of an adventure, but…

The global pandemic has led many of us to question our life choices to date. We are suddenly very aware that life can be short and that if we want to be happy and fulfilled, the time is now. I find I am happiest when I am learning. I was unusual at school as I was happier in the classroom than in the playground. I am the one to sign up to loads of training courses in the workplace. I used to be far more ambitious than I am now so wanted lots of things that would impress potential employers. These days I take a more relaxed approach making sure…

Baking is a new hobby that everyone wants to pick. Like all cooks will tell you that cooking is therapy, so will the bakers. There is a science to it, and there are some aspects that need to be in an exact proportion to get the perfectly baked fluffy, soft, moist cake or cookies. There is no room for measuring it ”by the eye” in baking. The process of creating something out of ordinary ingredients in your home kitchen is so fluffing and wholesome. Research shows baking also has a positive effect on your mental health. All novice bakers feel the need to have a ready reckoner for baking their…

Life is good! And you’ll hardly find anyone who doesn’t want to live to a ripe old age. But as we all look towards a long life, there’s also a major concern: staying healthy. Aging comes with many health challenges, and many seniors face things like chronic pain, diabetes, arthritis, and weakened bones, to name a few. Thinking about these things can make one sad. But the truth is some of these challenges do not come instantaneously due to age. Some things like chronic pain and arthritis can be prevented by making lifestyle choices now that you’re young and vibrant. Now’s the best time to prepare as you look towards…

Being self-employed for most people in the UK used to be a matter of choice. While it still is for some, for many, sudden self-employment is something that has been forced on them by the effects on employment of the COVID-19 pandemic. Unemployment in the 1st Quarter of 2021 Better than was Feared According to the Office for National Statistics, the unemployment rate from January to March 2021 was 4.8%. It equated to around 1 in every 20 people, more than before the start of the outbreak. But the good news is that despite the continuance of lockdown measures during this period, the actual rate of unemployment fell a little…

Everyone has had a tough time since the global pandemic hit. I have female friends who have lost loved ones, had relationship breakdowns and struggled with menopausal issues. Too many of us have found ourselves separated from those we love and rely on most. I am aware that I have had a huge focus on my own struggles in recent months so am now sharing 5 ways I am cheering female friends up as we start to see the light at the end of the tunnel. House-hunting I have a couple of friends who are house-hunting. It’s a family joke that I am always on estate agent sites like Agave…

With pandemic restrictions easing, some of us are returning to work after furlough or reigniting our social lives. After a year or more in loungewear working from home, we may have forgotten how to look great when it comes to our fashion choices and individual style. In lockdown we may have transformed our gardens with flexterra or added feature walls to our houses. Now is the time to look at 5 ways to change your personal image. Weight loss Many people have taken to comfort eating in lockdown so weight loss is very much on their agenda. There are a multitude of ways to lose weight from Wiodiet.com to taking…

We have an ageing population and that means you may be considering moving your elderly relatives into your own home. My grandparents did this when my great-grandma suffered a stroke aged 43. When my mum died, I moved house to enable my dad to come and live with us. This post shares tips for if you move your elderly parents into your home. Consider if you will get on There is no place to hide once you are sharing the same space. It is vital not only that your parents get on with you but also that they like your partner and can cope with having your children around all…

Anyone who knows me will tell you that I think too many weddings are so similar. I refer to it as “Weddings by numbers” and it makes me sad. The love between each couple is unique and I would like weddings to reflect that. I know it is not really my affair but going to weddings where the experience is exactly the same every time feels odd. So in this post I am sharing 5 quirky wedding ideas to inspire those who fancy making their big day that bit different. Venue You used to have the limited choice of a church or a registry office. Nowadays, the world is your…

Many of us have done some very deep thinking during lockdowns about the way our lives are going. It is so easy when we are in ordinary times to get stuck in a rut and to accept aspects of our lives that perhaps we shouldn’t. I am currently rebuilding my life after a sad relationship breakdown and a relocation. Therapy has helped me see that although this is very challenging it is ultimately possible. We can all shake things up a bit and here are 5 changes to consider making in your life. Housing How happy are you in your current home? Why do you stay there? Do you have…

Lockdown and pandemic restrictions have made us all miss those fun shopping trips. My intention was to spend my daughter’s 16th birthday with her in Paris, the fashion capital of the world. Sadly, we didn’t see what was coming or how adversely our family would be affected by the pandemic. The days we were supposed to be in Paris were actually spent separated in two different countries. She spent her 17th birthday without her father in her life following his decision to remain in France with the rest of us returning to the United Kingdom. I recently had the opportunity to take her on a simple shopping trip and it…

As we get older, we might know ourselves better and have more money in the bank. However, age brings challenges such as empty nest syndrome and the menopause. We can become ill or be at greater risk of falling. In this post, I discuss 5 ways to cope with mobility issues whether they hit temporarily or if they are something you have to contend with for the rest of your life. Ask for help with mobility issues It’s vital you are honest about your struggles with your family and friends. They love you and will want to help so don’t even think for one second that you are a burden…