Midlife Adventures! Travelling Solo To Hong Kong
Hello friends, I recently mentioned that I have planned a solo trip to see my son in Hong Kong. Travelling alone to the other side of the world is rather daunting and though I have…
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Impressive Makeup and Skincare Finds, This Year
In today’s post, I’m sharing some impressive makeup and skincare products which I’ve bought, on repeat, this year. But, first, where does our fascination with skincare and makeup come from? Here are my (young)…
View PostFive Extraordinary Women – And, Some TV Show Suggestions.
Television may have ceased to be the main source of news. But, for most of us, TV is our “go-to” home entertainment, especially in the cooler months. And, the days of being a terrestrial TV…
View PostMenopause Update. “Back on HRT in my Sixties”
For the last few years, I have been taking HRT, once more – mainly, because I have struggled without it. This time, I’m taking the body identical version (made from plant extracts) which I asked…
View PostPet Loss and Grief. Jarvis (6 May 2007 – 10 Feb 2024)
A few weeks ago, we had to say goodbye to our beautiful, amazing animal companion of nearly seventeen years, Jarvis, or “Baba”, as I called him. He went to sleep, peacefully, with us holding…
View PostThe Skincare I Keep Going Back To – My Daytime Routine
There is such an abundance of skincare to choose from – all promising us the most amazing results. I have learnt the most effective skincare we can apply is a good moisturising sunscreen, which I…
View PostTrying to Feel Festive. All That Glitters! Midlife Fashion
The build-up to the festive season is usually the best time. A time to prepare and enjoy making our homes all festive. But, I must be honest and try not to sound like a Grinch…
View PostTV Series, Books and Podcasts – Here Are My Favourites
The weather has been dismal throughout the summer months, fortunately, right now, we are experiencing a warm plume hovering over the whole country – hoorah! Yes, this is how thankful and desperate we get in the…
View PostGetting “Shirty” in Harrogate, And Easing Into the New Year.
In early December, we had an overnight stay in Harrogate, North Yorkshire. I thought I would share with you where we stayed and what we did, just in case you want to sample a beautiful piece…
View PostHow I’ve Lost Weight in “Midlife”.
I have been feeling quite unhealthy and sluggish for a while. My clothes haven’t been fitting me properly, resulting in me feeling restricted, especially around the midriff. There were a few “wake up and smell the…
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