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I promised myself I wouldn't jump on the coronavirus bandwagon here on the blog. I mean, who really cares what it looks like in my corner of the world? Hasn't it all been said already, from every conceivable angle? Isn't COVID-19 getting enough airplay? What could I possibly … [Read more...] about When Coronavirus gets Close to Home

Since becoming empty-nesters last year, I've struggled to find my cooking mojo. The husbear and I both work long hours. So, the last thing we feel like each evening is having to think about what to cook, and then checking if we have the ingredients - and that's before we even … [Read more...] about The Pros and Cons of Hello Fresh

When you're looking for home decor ideas, a trip to your local display village can really get the creative juices flowing. The husbear and I recently visited some newly opened display homes and took lots of photos. I love seeing if I can identify the latest trends, while … [Read more...] about More Inspo from Display Homes

I must confess: I'm not quite sure what all the fuss is about becoming an empty-nester. Don't tell the kids, but much as we love them we've been looking forward to this day for a long time! In case you missed the news, Mr 25 (and his cat Seth) moved into their own … [Read more...] about Notes from an Empty Nest

I made up a silly joke just for you. Q: What do you call a short dressing gown? A: Pointless. The kidults and I have been on a mission to buy the husbear a dressing gown for his birthday, but have reluctantly accepted defeat. Because apparently, real men don't … [Read more...] about Real Men Don’t Wear Dressing Gowns. Apparently.