Every New Year I like to look back at the previous year and to encourage other bloggers to do so. It can help make sense of the negative stuff and remind you to celebrate the great things in life too. If you would like to take part either as a blogger or in your own right in your own heart and mind, check out this post. Here are my personal highs and lows of 2019 and you will find another blogger’s review of 2019 interesting too. Personal highs and lows of 2019 What was your happiest event? Seeing my oldest son return to education. He was a little lost and…

I love jewellery and probably picked this up from my mother. As she would often say the best presents come in small packages. She adored antique jewellery such as that available from Carus Jewellery. I would regularly get her earrings for her birthday or Christmas. Her eyes would light up which was a joy to see. She always kept the smaller gifts until last to unwrap knowing they were likely to be jewellery. She  loved gold and garnets in particular. Jewellery is often a present which means that when you wear something you remember that person and a special occasion. Here are 5 favourite items of jewellery that mean the…

Regular readers will know that I am an adopted person. Adoption brings challenges for so many people – the birth parents, the adoptive parents, the adopted children and the wider circle of family and friends. As time goes on, more help is offered from a variety of organisations. Today I am delighted to host a guest post from Elena Holmes who has written a book called AdoptyMum. It is about how she feels her family were helped by Catchpoint. Here is an adoptive family’s experience of therapy. An adoptive family’s experience of therapy Catchpoint provides unlimited support to our family. From the early days of our adoption, our children have…

What were your personal highs and lows of 2019? I have a tradition of sharing mine and encouraging others to do the same. Bloggers can get involved using the following guidelines. We all have ups and downs as part of life’s rich tapestry and I find reflecting on mine and reading about other people makes me feel ready for everything a brand New Year has to offer. Rules for the highs and lows of 2019 tag 1 Thank the person who nominated you and link back to their blog and mine as the founder of the tag https://kateonthinice.com 2 Answer the questions 3 Tag to take part 5 or more bloggers…

Blogging is a strange sport. Many vintage bloggers started to write online almost by accident with no clear aims as such. Many were bored stay at home mothers who wanted to have a voice in some way. Others were would-be novelists. Many were seeking community whether they realised that or not. Others wanted to change the world for the better or highlight a particular cause. It then became apparent that money could be made via blogging. In a way this was a great thing meaning some women could stay at home with their children and income-generate at the same time. All of a sudden, people were becoming bloggers with an…

We can all be a little guilty of sticking to fashion choices that we are comfortable with. Be that during the day or at night. You may feel confident sticking with skinny jeans, or wearing the same dress you always do when you go out at night. We naturally gravitate to clothes that make us feel good and a lot of the time we wear the same type of style. However, when it comes to your evening outfit, there are a few things you can do to change things up a little. With that in mind, here are some of the amazing ideas to do just that.  Image source –…

At Skintology MedSpa, each patient’s unique needs are priority number one. Through a comprehensive and tailored approach to providing effective health solutions, the staff’s collaborative efforts work in tandem with the patient’s goals to build trust and a symbiotic partnership that is crucial not only to each patient’s needs, but also to the practice’s mission statement. With a commitment to treating patients through a multifaceted and complete approach, highly-skilled team members focus on creating personalized treatments that showcase inherent care for each patient and develop long-term trusting relationships that help foster a welcoming community of health and wellness. In the interest of continuous improvement and growth, Skintology proudly welcomes the…

The festive period is an incredibly popular time for couples to get engaged. A recent survey by bridal website Wedding Wire found that Christmas Eve, New Years Day, and New Years Eve are all popular days to propose – but Christmas Day itself takes the top spot. Planning a proposal around the festive period can be difficult – especially since there’s added pressure to choose the most magical location. Here, Angelic Diamonds have given us some seasonal inspiration, so that you can plan an unforgettable Christmas proposal. Festive fun If you think your partner would prefer more of a low-key proposal, an understated yet traditionally festive location such as a…

Image via Pexels – CC0 Licence Our homes are our sanctuaries – the place where we can get away from the world, relax and unwind with our families. That makes them a hugely important setting for our self-care. Your house should be a safe zone where you can feel supported and centered. Of course, calmness has to come from within, but the surroundings we live in do have an undeniable impact on the way that we feel. And the way in which we choose to decorate can really support our wellbeing if we make the right choices. So, how do you make your head and your home calmer spaces?  Add…