Life
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My 5 Favourite Chick Lit Authors
I always vow I’m going to blog more about books and reading but I never do. I’m always afraid I’ll give away spoilers if I review anything which is why I’ve decided to share favourite authors today rather than books. So far this year I’ve read 14 books, the last time I read that many books it must have been 2012 so I’m pretty impressed with myself. I’ve been doing a lot of long train journeys and that means I can power through without distractions. My favourite genre of books these days is either Young Adult Fantasy (can’t be bothered with those teen growing pains ones, being an adult is…
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5 Adventures to Go on with Your Kids This Summer*
The school summer break is nearly here! I know there are some parents out there groaning but I’m so excited to have Little Miss off fr 6 weeks! At the weekend I’ll be sitting down with her to do our annual summer bucket list and I can’t wait to hear what ideas she has. But for today I’m going to share 5 generic ideas for the summer if you’re stuck one how to entertain your kids during the long haul. Go on a Picnic We’re all hoping for some wondering sunny weather for 6 weeks and if we do get it, go out for a picnic. Kids love eating…
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My 5 Favourite Apps*
The one piece of technology I’m always in fear of losing these days is my iPhone. I’m not onto an iPhone 7, having started at the 4 (prior to that I swore by Sony Eriksson and then a Blackberry). I remember when I phone was just a phone, for calling and texting. Then you could take photos with it and use it to store music, these days however it’s a mini computer. I use it to send and reply to emails, keep up to date with friends and secure work for myself. I’d be completely lost without it. For me what sets my iPhone apart from all other phones is…
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Summer 2017 Festival Check List*
In the UK, summer time equals festival time and I’m super excited! Although my days of big festivals are on hold due to having Little Miss, we do try and visit every single festival our town has to offer, from the seaside festival to the food and beer festival, nothing says summer like walking around in the sun munching street food while LM goes on mediocre rides. However if you’re heading out to the big ones this year, Leeds & Reading, Glastonbury Festival or V, packing is essential, no matter what the forecast weather says. If you’re leaving things to the last minute I’ve put together an extensive festival checklist…
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3 Easy Ways You Can Go Green*
Being environmentally concious can seem daunting at first but it’s something we really do have to be aware of. I read something the other day that put things into perspective for me, I felt a bit “woah” after reading it. Humans have been on earth for such a short amount of time since the world was formed and we’ve already destroyed so much of our natural resources. In fact, since the industrial revolution we’ve destroyed more than ever. We need to start looking at ways to become more sustainable. Between destroying natural resources and pumping harmful chemicals into the air, no wonder Stephan Hawkin’s thinks we should be looking for…
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5 Things I Have Learned During the 2017 General Election
This is my first (and perhaps only) political post on Cocktails in Teacups. The reason why I’m writing it is because this is so far the biggest election of my time and although I’ve been eligible to vote twice prior to this time, I’ve only voted once back in 2010. I didn’t vote in 2015 as I felt all the parties were similar and I was so disillusioned. However, this snap election announced in April by Prime Minister Theresa May (a PM none of the public voted for) is going to be a turning point for the UK and the policies will vastly affect the future of the country, including…
