For fans of the written word.
Another Year of Book Blogging According to GoodReads, I have read (and reviewed) 117 books this year. That's a lot of time reading! I have been reviewing books on Waggy Tales Blog for almost three years now. In this post, I want to share some tips, discuss what I learned this year, how I rate... Continue Reading →
How is everyone doing with their preparations for Christmas and Thanksgiving? I really enjoy seeing all the decorations going up on social media. Mine don't appear until the second week of December, but I find that they are going up much earlier these days. It seems to be a huge job to get the home... Continue Reading →
10 Inspirational Reasons To Keep A Notebook I am a self-confessed stationery lover, especially notebooks, with pens coming a very close second. As a book lover, I will always gravitate towards notebooks with famous quotes, titles, and characters and if you collect notebooks it's good to have a theme (or you will literally end up... Continue Reading →
Only A Novel (The Double Life of Jane Austin) by Jane Aiken HodgeToday I am sharing a book review of Only a Novel by Jane Aiken Hodge. It is a really interesting account of the life of the wonderful author Jane Austen.Purchase LinkDescriptionAn intimate portrait of the two sides of the inimitable Jane Austen: the private life of... Continue Reading →
Too Many Books, Overpriced Flowers and Just HOW Attractive is Bradley Cooper?I'm sorry I haven't been around for a few weeks, it was only supposed to be a short break but life got in the way. I have had the heartbreaking task of sorting out the hundreds of books which are bulging out of every... Continue Reading →
A pocket guide to harnessing the power of lemons to use as a natural remedy, beauty aid and household resource. From face masks and hand creams to cleaning products and cold–and-flu remedies, the scent and flavour of lemon have long been used by manufacturers of home and beauty products to imbue their products with the zesty... Continue Reading →
The Natural Apothecary, Apple Cider Vinegar by Dr. Penny Stanway A pocket guide to harnessing the power of apple cider vinegar to use as a home remedy, beauty aid and household resource. Derived from the world’s most popular fruit, apple cider vinegar has long been revered for its health giving benefits. Linked with weight loss,... Continue Reading →
A pocket guide to harnessing the power of bicarbonate of soda to use as a home remedy, beauty aid and household resource. Not just for cakes, bicarbonate of soda has long been recognised as a hero ingredient for anyone looking to make their own eco-friendly cleaners and beauty products. Made up of tiny crystals, bicarb’s... Continue Reading →
I love the colour yellow. Especially at this time of year when the daffodils and crocus are all in full bloom. It's as if they are a sign that good times are on their way after the cold, harsh winter when we just want to hibernate like the hedgehogs and squirrels. I love to see... Continue Reading →
The Winnie the Pooh books by A A Milne have become so iconic. However although the books are loved by children and adults alike, they bought great sadness to the writer.
