One of my favourite blogs is Northumberland Mam and one of Kim's recent posts is the '12 Questions of Christmas Tag'. Here's my answers to the 12 Questions: When does your Christmas tree go up? Who will decorate it? This year our tree went up late! We put it up in the 3rd week of… Continue reading The 12 Questions of Christmas Tag
Author: Ellen
Busy
My word of the week has to be: Early December is my quietest part of the year work wise, so although on paper I've had a quiet week, the reality has been quite different, which is always the way I guess! Sunday was spent at the cinema watching Wreck it Ralph 2, which is really… Continue reading Busy
Roots
I've been married 20 years in May 2019 to my husband and all though it hasn't always been easy, there's been ups and downs along the way I wouldn't change a thing. There's an age difference of 17 years between us and I can honestly say that it's never bothered me, not 20 years ago nor… Continue reading Roots
Snapshot #1
Learning to Drive This time last year I'd been having driving lessons for 6 months and was desperate to be able to get out in a car and drive myself. When I look back on the last year I can't believe how much I've achieved personally and it's only now that I'm getting used to… Continue reading Snapshot #1
What’s in my bag?
This is my new hand bag, I think I've finally found the perfect style & size for me, I'm fed up of holding my bag in the 'bent elbow' position and this is great to carry on my shoulder with a zipped compartment & 2 phone pouches inside it's ideal, as it's 100% leather it… Continue reading What’s in my bag?
Mercat de la Boqueria
Last month we visited Barcelona for a 3 night mini break, there was lots that I wanted to see such as Camp Nou, La Sagrada Familia etc but there was also one other place that I saw on a list of top 10 free things to do in Barcelona, I forgot what site it was… Continue reading Mercat de la Boqueria
Top 5 Christmas Films
Here's my list of 5 Christmas films that I love to snuggle up & watch with my family, don't forget to get some snacks ready & a glass or bottle of your favourite tipple: Elf If you've not warmed to Buddy the elf then you've got a very cold heart indeed! It's a great film… Continue reading Top 5 Christmas Films
The Journey Begins
So after an absence of nigh on 3 years since I closed my first blog & a few failed attempts to start a new blog, often falling at the wayside after a month, I've decided to get back in the saddle and start documenting my thoughts, memories & more. I'm looking forward to connecting with… Continue reading The Journey Begins
