#GumdropDay I do like gumdrops although in the UK we tend to call them by their brand names or just as gummy sweets. Anyway, no matter what you call them, today is your day to enjoy a packet of your favourite gumdrops. Yum.
February 9 – Read in the Bathtub Day
#ReadInTheBathtubDay I do this all the time, read in the bathtub that is, so this is just a repeat of other days for me. However, I still think we should all still fully embrace this event and get reading in the bath. Here’s how: Fill up bathtub with water and bubblesGet inGet bookReadIgnore children knocking … Continue reading February 9 – Read in the Bathtub Day
A Furry Visitor, Uni and
Well the house is full of doggy kisses and hugs just now as we babysit this week cutie (the white one above). Yes, my parents' dog Winston is visiting and we are just loving it. The kids don't want him to ever go home. He's pictured above sitting on a chair next to his best … Continue reading A Furry Visitor, Uni and
February 5 – Chocolate Fondue Day
#ChocolateFondueDay Yet another food post and this time about Chocolate Fondue Day. What you need to celebrate is a fondue pot in which you melt some chocolate. Grab yourself some nice things to dip in the chocolate (marshmallows, strawberries, shortbread) and dip away. Enjoy.
February 3 – Carrot Cake Day
#CarrotCakeDay Have you noticed that most of my posts this year so far have involved food? Well, that’s deliberate. I think there’s so many horrible things going on in the world, that I want to cheer up your day with happy things. Hence today is Carrot Cake Day. To celebrate, grab yourself a carrot cake, … Continue reading February 3 – Carrot Cake Day
Officially launch of Everything She Wants
Everything She Wants is out now on Amazon! Hello and welcome to the official launch day of Everything She Wants which is available now on Amazon. This darkly funny book revolves around the much put upon Susan who, fed up with her bullying husband and spoilt teenage daughter, decides to run away with a Wham! … Continue reading Officially launch of Everything She Wants
January 30 – Croissant Day
#CroissantDay Yum. Today is Croissant Day and your opportunity to buy croissants and fill them with your favourite filling. Originating in Vienna, Austria, croissants were introduced to France by Marie Antoinette. My favourite filling? Strawberry Jam.
January 25 – Burns Night
#BurnsNight I love tonight. I get to eat haggis, neeps and tatties again! Woohoo! Tonight is the night that Scots (and their descendents across the world) celebrate the birth of our bard, Rabbie Burns (born this day in 1759). How we celebrate is we have special Burns Events where we eat haggis, neeps (mashed turnip) … Continue reading January 25 – Burns Night
February 23 – Banana Bread Day
#BananaBreadDay Home-made is best and a great way to use up over-ripe bananas. I shall be celebrating with a home-made banana bread.
January 22 – Answer Your Cat’s Questions Day
KONICA MINOLTA DIGITAL CAMERA #AnswerYourCatsQuestionsDay This day is dedicated to my friend Graham. Today is Answer Your Cat’s Questions Day. How to celebrate is to jot down what you think your cat is asking you, have a think about it and then give your answer to him or her.