Would you like to get a few pen pals? Of course you would! Having a pen pal is such a treat in today’s world. There is something so special about sitting down with a cuppa and penning a letter. And then the treat of spotting a handwritten letter in your post box? Even better. It’s …
And that’s Year 10 and Year 7 done. I can’t believe I’m writing that already, this year has absolutely flown by. It feels like we were just getting back from California, and we’re here already, getting ready to go on another trip next month! My daughter has completed her first year of GCSEs and has, …
My son has asked me to set him up with a reading challenge for the summer, so as I’ve just been working on it, I thought I’d share it here for both children and adults to have a go at one. I think reading challenges are great for a couple of reasons. They can help …
Have you moved yet today? It needn’t be a full gym session, just a little moving about. Bitesize movement is better than being sedentary, and bitesize movement is so easy to get into. Why? Because it’s bitesize! The guides tell us we should be doing around 150 minutes of exercise per week. To some of …
Welcome to this month’s #bringbackpaper activity, a postcard mailing. The postcard mailing is always a popular one, as it’s so simple to do. Sending out one postcard is easy to do, and I think that’s its appeal with so many of you. Even if you’re having a busy month, popping a postcard out is simple …
Ask yourself this question now, are you surrounding yourself with happy stuff? Is it an easy yes or no? It’s probably somewhere in between for most of us. Everyone has good and bad days, but the key to holding on to the happy even through the rougher times is by surrounding yourself with happy stuff. …
Come and join the Bring Back Paper memberships! I know we’ve had lots of new readers, subscribers and Facebook members recently, so I thought I’d share a little about the papery memberships today. Our BBP memberships have been running for a few years now, and whilst some of the details and benefits have altered a …
We live very close to a primary school. I rarely pay attention to the school run, as I’m usually busy working whilst it’s happening out there as my kids get themselves to school and back these days. But I had to go out the other day in amongst it all, I actually walked past two …
Welcome to this month’s book readalong. As you know, I absolutely love the book readalong, it’s always one of my favourite #BringBackPaper activities. If you’ve yet to join in with one of these readalongs, let me tell you a little more about it and tempt you to join us. The book readalong is an easy …
This is a collaborative post Gardens can be more than places to relax. They offer space where birds, insects, and small animals can find food and safe places to live. When natural areas are lost to building work or weather changes, even a small garden can help support these creatures. Making a garden friendly to …
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OK, we must know by now that strength training is important. I’ve talked about it here and everyone’s talking about it. And yet, I still seem to be in the minority with this one. People still seem to be choosing cardio workouts instead of this (both are just fine) and the focus still seems to …
We all see the value in paper through history. The primary sources that we have over the years from things like diaries, letters, record books and newspapers have been integral to giving us an insight into the past. We know this, we know these things are important, that they capture memories, moments and history. But …
It’s the birthday week! OK, not every day is a birthday, but it feels like it, so that’s how I’m seeing it. Today’s the Husband’s birthday so we have the day off together, and then on Friday it’s mine so again we have the day together. The three days in between will see me catching …
This is a collaborative post Finding specialized online psychiatry services in Calabasas is now more accessible than ever, thanks to a growing number of options tailored to specific mental health needs. Residents can quickly connect with board-certified psychiatrists offering virtual consultations, personalized care, and evidence-based treatments for concerns such as anxiety, depression, and PTSD. With …
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This is a collaborative post If you are a military couple who relocate regularly, it can be both exciting and daunting. One of the most complicated aspects, of course, is the transportation of a vehicle. But you can make your move easier by familiarizing yourself with the car shipping processes, and that will guarantee a smooth …
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Welcome to this month’s Bring Back Paper activity, it’s a lovely book swap. You must know by now that I adore a book swap! Books are the best, so sharing them around always makes me smile. If you haven’t tried this activity before, the idea behind the book swap is really simple and easy for …
