Clairejustalittleless

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• Gentle Goals for January

  

  I'm returning to setting monthly goals in 2023. I used to enjoy setting monthly mini goals and then reflecting on my progress towards the end of the month. Read more

  Posted on 05 January 2023 FOOD & DRINK, LIFESTYLE

• Christmas 2022

  

  Happy new year to you all. I didn't post at all during 2022 even though we had a busy year with more trips and outings than usual due to Tim's 60th birthday in... Read more

  Posted on 04 January 2023 FOOD & DRINK, LIFESTYLE

• Christmas Day 2021

  

  It's New Year's Eve as I write this post and a mild and bright day. We've had a lovely Christmas with just the right mix of entertaining family and time to... Read more

  Posted on 31 December 2021 FOOD & DRINK, LIFESTYLE

• Summer Catch-up

  

  It's been a busy summer so far but thoroughly enjoyable. We were very lucky to have a week in Far West Cornwall in June and spend a few days in Gloucestershire... Read more

  Posted on 24 July 2021 FOOD & DRINK, LIFESTYLE

• Coastal Bedroom Makeover

  

  We've just returned from a restful break in Cornwall. Before we left we started redecorating our master bedroom. It's been long overdue as we've been in this... Read more

  Posted on 29 June 2021 FOOD & DRINK, LIFESTYLE

• 60: Happy Friday Links

  

  I hope you feel inspired by this week's links which include stunning photography, 2 minimalist YouTubers I enjoy and information about this year's city of... Read more

  Posted on 21 May 2021 FOOD & DRINK, LIFESTYLE

• Wisteria, Wildflowers and Weeds

  

  I went out for a few hours today. The wisteria at Shugborough Hall was calling and it didn't disappoint. We enjoyed our picnic of onion bhaji baguettes and... Read more

  Posted on 19 May 2021 FOOD & DRINK, LIFESTYLE

• 59: Happy Friday Links and a Chat

  

  Welcome to Happy Friday Links whether you're a regular reader or new here. I love putting together links to interest and inspire you. Read more

  Posted on 14 May 2021 FOOD & DRINK, LIFESTYLE

• Mum's New Room Peek

  

  I was delighted to get an email from the customer services manager at Mum's care home with an update on Mum's new room. She attached photos, to show us what... Read more

  Posted on 12 May 2021 FOOD & DRINK, LIFESTYLE

• Changing Rooms (Second-hand)

  

  I've had such fun buying second-hand items for Mum's new bedroom in her care home. Almost everything I've bought is second-hand but I shopped mindfully making... Read more

  Posted on 10 May 2021 FOOD & DRINK, LIFESTYLE

• 58: Happy Friday Links and a Chat

  

  I love this time of year and May is just flying by. It's a month to savour the wonder of nature. Those bright blue skies, the much needed heavy downpours of... Read more

  Posted on 07 May 2021 FOOD & DRINK, LIFESTYLE

• Alcohol Free Update

  

  My 30 alcohol free detox has been going so well that I thought I had 2 more days to go :) Day 1 was Tuesday 6th April which makes last night day 30. I'm suppose... Read more

  Posted on 06 May 2021 FOOD & DRINK, LIFESTYLE

• 57: Happy Friday Links

  

  Hello and welcome. It's bank holiday weekend here in the U.K. and also the start of May tomorrow. May and June are my favourite months of the year and especiall... Read more

  Posted on 30 April 2021 FOOD & DRINK, LIFESTYLE

• Menu Planning and Yellow Sticker Items

  

  Menu planning is crucial in keeping the cost of our food shopping down and it also helps with our family organisation. At the moment, I'm not working, Tim... Read more

  Posted on 26 April 2021 FOOD & DRINK, LIFESTYLE

• 56: Happy Friday Links

  

  So how are you? I'm so ready for the weekend with nothing actually planned which suits me fine. Last weekend we had a meet-up in my mother-in-law's garden and... Read more

  Posted on 23 April 2021 FOOD & DRINK, LIFESTYLE

• Earth Day, WWF and an Offer

  

  There are still millions of people across the U.K. who rarely - or never - shop second hand. When 73% of clothes are incinerated or go to landfill, the best... Read more

  Posted on 22 April 2021 FOOD & DRINK, LIFESTYLE

• Second-hand Shopping with Thrift +

  

  Hi, do you like my dress? I absolutely love it as I think it ticks all the minimalist boxes as well as being classy. I got it from Thrift +, an online kind of... Read more

  Posted on 21 April 2021 FOOD & DRINK, LIFESTYLE

• 55: Happy Friday Links

  

  Hello again, how are you? It's been quite a week here in the U.K. with some easing of restrictions, such as non-essential retail opening. Read more

  Posted on 16 April 2021 FOOD & DRINK, LIFESTYLE

• My Alcohol Detox Update

  

  Hi there! As I mentioned in a recent blog post, I'm currently on a 30 day alcohol detox which I started last Tuesday 6th April (the day after Easter Monday in... Read more

  Posted on 13 April 2021 FOOD & DRINK, LIFESTYLE

• 54: Happy Friday Links

  

  Well it's Friday again, woo hoo! This gorgeous swirl of daffodils are part of a local walk that has become our default stroll. Read more

  Posted on 09 April 2021 FOOD & DRINK, LIFESTYLE