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Tag Archives: reading

Reading: My Holiday Reading list 2017

14th September 201710th February 2020

I’m in full planning mode for my holiday next month, I’ve written a packing list, more or less worked out an outfit for each day, and topped up my Kindle app with new books! For this holiday I’m going hand luggage only in a bid to save fifty quid! I’ve got the luxury of staying… Read More

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What the Kids read: Books about animals

19th October 201610th February 2020

This months favourite books are all animal related, purely coincidentally though!   This Is NOT a Catย By David LaRochelle, illustrated by Mike Wohnoutka Set in ‘mouse school’ this book cleverly only uses the five words from the title, the rest of the story is told purely through the fun pictures to show the little mice… Read More

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Recent Reads May 2015 & my to read list

22nd May 201510th February 2020

I set myself a challenge to read 30 books this year, after managing fifty two last year, yes I am aware that challenges should be greater than previously achieved but I have a new baby okay?! So I’veย only read a couple of books in the last month or so, but my ‘to read’ list keeps… Read More

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Recent reads: January 2015

1st February 201510th February 2020

Here’s a run down of what I’ve read in January. If you missed it then I did a round up of favourite (and not so favourite) books that I read in 2014 here Donna Tartt – The Goldfinch. I loved this book, insane amounts. I had read Secret History, but enjoyed this a whole lot… Read More

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2014’s books, the good and the bad

10th January 201510th February 2020

In 2014 I set myself a challenge to read 50 books, and kept track of my progress on Goodreads. I’m fairly chuffed with myself because I actually exceeded it by 3, finishing 53 books. Above are some of the books I read throughout the year, and if you want to add me as a friend… Read More

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Recent reads– #BahlsenBookClub

12th November 201410th February 2020

  As part of the Bahlsen Book Club I love having a new book to read every month that requires no choosing on my behalf. It’s normally only ever on holiday when I run out of books and attack the hotels shelf of ‘left behind books’ for the only English ones that this ever happens,… Read More

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Recent reads: July & August

31st August 201410th February 2020

  Bookย reviews of some of the books I read in July & August!ย Clickย for otherย book related posts. Firstly I read three John Green novels in the space of ten days. I regret this course of action now because I have discovered a more than vague similarity in plot line in the three that I read, Looking… Read More

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Book review & giveaway: Vanilla Salt

22nd July 201410th February 2020

Vanilla Salt is the debut novel from Ada Parellada, a respected chef. It follows the story of Annette and Alex, their past and their present, and their struggles to keep their restaurant afloat (but for different reasons!) The character of Alex is a typical chef (I should know, I’ve worked with lots as a hotel… Read More

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Recent Reads: May & June

4th July 201410th February 2020

Book reviews of some of the books I read inย May & June! Click for otherย book related posts. The Forgotten Daughter โ€“ Renita Dโ€™Silva A book as part of the Bahlsen Book Club. At first glance I thought it might be a โ€˜real life sob storyโ€™ (which tend to be badly written and not much fun… Read More

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What the baby read: Weather & Zoos

29th May 201410th February 2020

Now Athena is becoming a lot more interested in books I’m seeking out titles that are more interactive for her. Pop up books are still not quite safe to be left with her for solo ‘reading’ sessions but good for our before bed reading times when weโ€™re together. These two books were sent to us… Read More

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Beautiful blue skies from earlier in the week. Aru Beautiful blue skies from earlier in the week. Arundel castle is somewhere I've lived close to for my whole life, yet had only ever visited as a very small child. This week I visited the gardens with a friend and absolutely loved it, and will definitely be back to visit the castle itself. The glimpse I saw when we had tea a d scones in the restaurant was gorgeous!

 I'm trying to make a reel by instasham keeps glitching and I can't add music, so maybe you'll see it and maybe you won't ๐Ÿ™„

After another really busy week I'm switching off for the weekend to celebrate a friend's birthday tomorrow and out for a stroll on Sunday ๐Ÿ™Œ

#arundelcastle #visitsussex #sussexscenes #strollsinsussex #englishcastles #arundel #castlesofinstagram
๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™‚๏ธ๐ŸŽฝ Two little runners ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™‚๏ธ๐ŸŽฝ Two little runners after their first race, the #Arunners junior mile along the beach โ›ฑ๏ธ Arlo shot round way ahead of Athena and I so I got a blurry action shot of him but not much else!

Sam did the longer 5 mile run along the sand whilst the tide was out but we walked home via the shop for congratulatory ice creams instead of waiting for him as it was well past bedtime by that point! 

#familyrun #juniormile #runrunrun #arunners #raceforfun #funrunsussex #100maysnaps
Ad|gifted๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿฆ—๐ŸŒˆ We've been playing #Mantis a Ad|gifted๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿฆ—๐ŸŒˆ We've been playing #Mantis a lot recently, it's a new game but has quickly become a firm favourite, with us and the friends we've played it with.

Each game lasts around 10 minutes so it's great to play whilst dinners cooking, but you might want to carry on during dinner as it's a little addictive and you'll end up playing a few rounds ๐ŸŽ‰

The aim of the game is to score ten points first by collecting sets of coloured cards. Easy right!? No, because other players can sabotage you and steal your cards for themselves (but, you might have the chance to steal them back!) 

It's really easy to pick up and Arlo managed to beat us all on his first time playing ๐Ÿคช another plus is that's it's very portable and you don't need too much space to play, so perfect to take to friends houses, restaurants and on holiday!

It's from the team who bought us #ExplodingKittens and you can purchase this and other games from explodingkittens.com ๐Ÿ’ฅ

#familygames #cardgames #playtogether #funtimes #familyfun #notaboardgame #playgamestogether #gamescupboard #gamesnotscreens #subtlesabotage #100maysnaps
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Jumping into the weekend ๐Ÿคธ๐Ÿคธ๐Ÿผโ€โ™€๏ธ Det Jumping into the weekend ๐Ÿคธ๐Ÿคธ๐Ÿผโ€โ™€๏ธ
Determined to switch off this weekend, I've been flat out at work for the past two weeks & worked a lot of last weekend too. The problem (which is also a positive) with working freelance is that you can do it anytime but it doesn't necessarily mean you should ๐Ÿคช 
We're spending time with friends, doing some gardening and hopefully some cross stitch on the new garden sofa I spent hours putting together yesterday!
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scrapbook.lives

Beautiful blue skies from earlier in the week. Aru Beautiful blue skies from earlier in the week. Arundel castle is somewhere I've lived close to for my whole life, yet had only ever visited as a very small child. This week I visited the gardens with a friend and absolutely loved it, and will definitely be back to visit the castle itself. The glimpse I saw when we had tea a d scones in the restaurant was gorgeous!

 I'm trying to make a reel by instasham keeps glitching and I can't add music, so maybe you'll see it and maybe you won't ๐Ÿ™„

After another really busy week I'm switching off for the weekend to celebrate a friend's birthday tomorrow and out for a stroll on Sunday ๐Ÿ™Œ

#arundelcastle #visitsussex #sussexscenes #strollsinsussex #englishcastles #arundel #castlesofinstagram
๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™‚๏ธ๐ŸŽฝ Two little runners ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™‚๏ธ๐ŸŽฝ Two little runners after their first race, the #Arunners junior mile along the beach โ›ฑ๏ธ Arlo shot round way ahead of Athena and I so I got a blurry action shot of him but not much else!

Sam did the longer 5 mile run along the sand whilst the tide was out but we walked home via the shop for congratulatory ice creams instead of waiting for him as it was well past bedtime by that point! 

#familyrun #juniormile #runrunrun #arunners #raceforfun #funrunsussex #100maysnaps
Ad|gifted๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿฆ—๐ŸŒˆ We've been playing #Mantis a Ad|gifted๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿฆ—๐ŸŒˆ We've been playing #Mantis a lot recently, it's a new game but has quickly become a firm favourite, with us and the friends we've played it with.

Each game lasts around 10 minutes so it's great to play whilst dinners cooking, but you might want to carry on during dinner as it's a little addictive and you'll end up playing a few rounds ๐ŸŽ‰

The aim of the game is to score ten points first by collecting sets of coloured cards. Easy right!? No, because other players can sabotage you and steal your cards for themselves (but, you might have the chance to steal them back!) 

It's really easy to pick up and Arlo managed to beat us all on his first time playing ๐Ÿคช another plus is that's it's very portable and you don't need too much space to play, so perfect to take to friends houses, restaurants and on holiday!

It's from the team who bought us #ExplodingKittens and you can purchase this and other games from explodingkittens.com ๐Ÿ’ฅ

#familygames #cardgames #playtogether #funtimes #familyfun #notaboardgame #playgamestogether #gamescupboard #gamesnotscreens #subtlesabotage #100maysnaps
@playtimeprltd
Jumping into the weekend ๐Ÿคธ๐Ÿคธ๐Ÿผโ€โ™€๏ธ Det Jumping into the weekend ๐Ÿคธ๐Ÿคธ๐Ÿผโ€โ™€๏ธ
Determined to switch off this weekend, I've been flat out at work for the past two weeks & worked a lot of last weekend too. The problem (which is also a positive) with working freelance is that you can do it anytime but it doesn't necessarily mean you should ๐Ÿคช 
We're spending time with friends, doing some gardening and hopefully some cross stitch on the new garden sofa I spent hours putting together yesterday!
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#siblings #bouncetogether #siblingsproject #100maysnaps #outdoorsandfree #jumparound
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