Hello, Here on the blog we first posted our suggestions for 'Gifts that do Good' back in 2017. As it already seems to be the time of year when magazines and newspapers are publishing their lists of gift ideas for Christmas, we thought we'd bring you our updated collection, starting with some ideas from…
Hello, Since we started planning today's post, the situation with the Covid-19 pandemic has been developing apace and many of us are facing unprecedented changes to our day to day lives. There are so many inspiring stories of the ways people are connecting in spite of restrictions on our movement and it seems appropriate…
Dear Sam, What great Advent Calendar ideas you mentioned in your last post; I'm trying out the reverse calendar, as there are lots of charities here that I know will be grateful for a parcel of food and essentials to give out over Christmas. Of course, the other thing we're busy with during Advent is…
Dear Sam, I hope you had a great summer, too. Although the weather here is definitely autumnal, I'm still thinking of warm days as I'm busy getting ready for our holiday. We're taking the train to Lake Como via Milan, where we have a few days to explore. As it's our first visit there…
Dear Sam, I'm much better, thank you. I'm at that stage after being poorly when you fully appreciate being able to do all the everyday things that it's easy to take for granted when you're feeling well. So, your last post about the benefits of a simple daily task like making the bed really struck a chord…
Dear Sam, Thank you so much for the sunshine and colour in your last post - it was just what I needed on a gloomy January day! Like you, I've been thinking about winter wellbeing and how to maximise health and happiness when the weather is cold and the days are short. I love citrussy scents, too, and…
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