My writing mojo has taken a hit this week. I have to be in the right frame of mind to write. My thoughts have been elsewhere. This is not something I'm proud of. I feel I should be able to write-through whatever life's throws at me, but I can't. So, looking for inspiration I put out a call to action on Facebook. To which Shelley kindly responded. It was ...
Not Buying It
What I Do Buy And Why
I talk an awful lot about what I don't buy. But of course there are things that I do buy. Last Tuesday I had a batch-errand day. When I do shop I try to do all the purchases in one outing. This keeps the mind focused on what I need rather than browsing and being tempted to buy things I want. I don't allow a huge amount of time for such shopping trips. Last ...
Not Buying It – School Meals
I would like to buy school meals. Really I would. And for almost the duration of an academic year I did, for my Daughter. The idea that I am supporting the local school and my child is receiving a hot, nutritious balanced meal sounds perfect to me. However there's always been a niggling doubt that if I sat down and costed it all out, that the maths ...
Not Buying It – Birthday Cakes
As a child, every birthday I had a special birthday cake. It's a cherished memory. When I had my own child, I wanted to do the same. Leah's 1st Birthday Cake ...
Not Buying It – Gym Membership
I used to be a gym-bunny. In those days I was corporate suited and booted, childless and of course much younger. A career-girl and all the time in the world for myself. 10 to 15 years on, I am probably in the best shape of my life. Don't get me wrong, you won't find me appearing in sports illustrated in a swimsuit. No tight abs for me, bearing 2 children ...
Not Buying It – Greeting Cards
It was Mother's Day in the UK on Sunday. I didn't buy my Mom a card. In fact I'm trying not to buy greeting cards at all. This wasn't always the case. ...
Not Buying It – Expensive Skin Care
I'm going to keep this post short and sweet because what I know about skin care could easily fit on the back of a postage stamp. What I do know about, however, is marketing. Throughout my teens and twenties I tried to understand skin care and skin care products... 3-step this, exfoliate that, fine lines, anti-aging, anti-oxidants, retinol...and the list ...