It’s July, and yes, we’re still in the midst of a pandemic, lucky us! But as everyone keeps telling me, can’t put our lives on hold forever.. and while I’m okay with that sentiment I wish everyone wanted to do this and keep safe! Unfortunately many people think these two things are mutually exclusive, but you can keep safe and attemp to get your life back in some way, and that includes dating. Lockdown has been tough on us single people. For long time we couldn’t see anyone, not even our friends and family, that type of isolation can affect mental health, but it can also give you the time…

Ever since I became officially an adult, I’ve lived life on a strict budget, apart from the years I was age 21-23. For my first three years in adult hood, I was at university. Due to my parents income I didn’t qualify for much extra so I had to take a job. Of course university is all about the social life so I remember having £6 to feed myself for a week so I could still go out when I wasn’t at work. After I finished University I had a few care free years of shopping sprees and trips before I fell pregnant and then the excessive budgeting started all…

When it comes to the biggest occasions in your life, your wedding definitely takes the cake. And preparing for it deserves the best because you should go the extra mile to make it memorable for everyone who attends. The most important aspect is the venue and it makes sense to choose something unique rather than the quintessential reception hall at a local hotel. Still, you need not spend a fortune to impress your guests because there are plenty of options that are unique yet would not burn a hold in your pocket. Here are some you can consider for making your big day memorable. Botanical garden A local botanical garden…

It’s been the longest three months ever and I’m the person who says that regularly about the winter. But I honestly still cannot get over how much the world has changed since February here in the UK. All our wonderful plans for 2020 (and believe me, we had a lot) have all gone and we are just left with a shell of a year, with 6 months still to go. Although lock down is technically being eased, we’re not rushing out. I work from home and LB isn’t invited back to school until September. I have no need to eat at a restaurant, I don’t need to go to a…

So, you’ve started a blog. What next? This September this blog will be 8 years old, crazy huh? I started it as something to do while on maternity leave and for the most part I keep it updated. It’s evolved from being about my daily life to a place full of informative articles. These days I use Instagram for daily life and occassionally our livvybirdadventures.com blog. If you want to monatise your blog, it’s a long road ahead. Once you’re established it can be a little easier, and to become established, you really need to stand out. You can do that in a few ways, from having a clear voice…

The number of people who are suffering from PTSD is on the increase. This is the case in many countries. That is partly because the condition is now better understood. But, exactly why the numbers are rising so fast is not fully understood. What is clear is that the condition has a significant and negative impact on the person suffering from it and those around them. With this in mind, today I thought I would answer the question of how does PTSD affect relationships? Once you recognize the impact it has,  that is to say, identify the problem, you have taken the first step towards making things better. Trust issues…