I’m an avid reader – always has been – and for sheer indulgent pleasure my go-to genre is crime fiction and especially psychological thrillers. Today, I’m going to share with you my 9 all-time favorites. And if there’s anything better than reading a book myself, it’s the luxury of having the book read to me. […]

For the last few years, we have been trying to watch less television. I thought it would be difficult, especially during the winter months, but it was surprisingly easy. As soon as we started to replace our viewing time with other activities such as board games, puzzles, jigsaws and audiobooks, the television became instantly less […]

Who doesn’t love banana bread? With its irresistible hot-from-the-oven aroma, it’s a firm family favorite in our house. Whenever I see ripe bananas in the fruit bowl, their spots call out for me to make banana bread. Banana bread is a really versatile melt-in-the-mouth treat. It goes well served with a cup of tea when […]

As the world battles the coronavirus, #stayhomesavelives becomes the new normal. Earlier this month, my best friend was diagnosed with COVID-19. Luckily her symptoms were relatively mild. She was able to stay at home, in isolation, and she recovered completely within a couple of weeks. It made me consider the products I would like to […]

Stardew Valley was one of the first games I bought for my Nintendo Switch and so far it is my all-time favorite game. It’s already given me more than 130 hours of joy and I anticipate many more to come. Stardew Valley is an open-ended country-life RPG in which you inherit your grandfather’s old farm […]

As increasing measures are put in place to encourage us all to stay at home, there has been a surge in the demand for jigsaw puzzles. And I have jumped on the bandwagon. I’ve always enjoyed jigsaw puzzles, but I’m especially loving them right now. Not only are jigsaw puzzles a fun way to fill […]

So, you want to make money from home? I’ve got you covered, my friends 🙂 Below, I have listed jobs that can be done from the comfort of your home, at hours to suit you. They are ideal for stay-at-home parents, students or those who are setting up their own business but need to top […]

If you’ve got a Nintendo Switch then chances are you are spending the majority of your waking hours creating your perfect island in Animal Crossing: New Horizons. (And there’s nothing wrong with that – it’s the perfect feel-good escape from real-world problems that we all need right now.) But maybe, just maybe, you should move […]