Country Iifestyle. Books. Cosy hobbies. Food. Mental health. SEND.
Source The UK has made its mark as a land of historic castles, scenic landscapes, and bustling cities. However, it also has a diverse culinary scene with an impressive selection of cuisines to be explored. Visit any one of some of the UK’s biggest cities – London, Leeds, Birmingham, Manchester, Edinburgh, Liverpool – and you’re sure to find something to tickle your tastebuds!
Source I wrote this poem many years ago about the kids making me pull my hair out . It is still highly relevant today (if not more!) with them both being autistic (I love them just as they are, but many days are hard!) I’ve rewritten it slightly to reflect our growth as they were two and four back then – they’re now ten and twelve! I’m sure many parents can relate; we’re all in this together.
Juggling the demands of a busy life while trying to maintain your mental health and self-care can often feel like a high-wire act without a safety net. It’s tough, sure, but far from impossible with the right approach. Your well-being doesn’t have to take a back seat to your to-do list, as there are straightforward, manageable strategies that can help you keep your equilibrium. From fine-tuning your daily routine to integrating moments of calm and connection, it’s all about making smart choices for your mental and emotional health.
April was another slow reading month – one of the books I read was quite hefty so I only managed six books again. It may have only been five if one wasn’t a graphic novel and another a novella! I read 1,116 pages and listened to 45.58 hours – a little more than last month. I didn’t read any nonfiction this month so 100% was fiction. 50% of my reading was audio, 33% was print, and 17% I read on Kindle.
March was busy with both boys’ birthdays, so I only managed two physical books. One of these was an easy nonfiction read, so that helped! The other four were audiobooks; three of them I borrowed from Libby or Borrowbox, and the other one was in my Audible library.