The boys enjoyed going to the cinema to watch Around the World in 80 Days.
What to put in a care package.
Friday, 13 August 2021
Hey readers,
Sometimes it can be hard to meet people that you care about physically due to time, commitments etc. So a good way to show a friend or relative that you are thinking about them is by sending a care package.
A care package is basically a package of things that are useful or something that the person enjoys. It is carefully packaged in a box. This box can be decorated with a personal touch and send them a box to their home address in the post.
You tend to not tell the receiver that you are sending it as it is a nice surprise for them to receive in the post. This can bring joy to them as it shows that you are thinking of them.
You can buy prepacked care packages on the internet but making your own care package yourself is much better at tailoring to their needs. It also feels a lot more special and gives the idea that you have thought about how to bring it all together for that specific person.
Below I have 55 item ideals that may inspire you, Of course, you don't have to put all these in. It could simply be five items, whatever you do I am sure the receiver will be grateful for the kind gesture to show them you care.
55 item ideas to put in a care package.
1. New flavour coffee/tea.
2. Fluffy socks.
3. A book.
4. A facemask.
5. A mix cd of your favourite songs.
6. Cookies.
7. Alcohol.
8. Magazines.
9. Eye facemask.
10. A mug.
11. Cacti.
12. Popcorn.
13. A card.
14. A postcard.
15. Colourful straw to put in the box.
16. A foot mask.
17. Lip palm such as these juice box lip balm set from Claire's.
18. Hand sanitiser.
19. Keyring.
20. Nuts.
21. Bathbomb.
22. A candle.
23. Wax melts.
24. Bath salts.
25. A friendship bracelet.
26. Incense sticks.
27. A small water bottle.
28. Sunflower seeds.
29. Puzzle books.
30. Letters.
31. Photos.
32. Sweets.
33. Face mask.
34. Pens.
35. Soap.
36. Pop-it.
37. Facial roller.
38. Head massager.
39. A stress ball.
40. Makeup.
41. Pin badge.
42. Laptop sticker.
43. Bookmark.
44. Jigsaw puzzle.
45. A crossword book.
46. Colouring book.
47. Colouring pencils.
48. Personalised message in a bottle.
49. Self-care book.
50. Paint by numbers.
51. Baking kit.
52. Spiral art like this one for example from Hobby Craft.
54. Sharie pen set like this set below from Tesco.
55. Wall art.
What do you think about my list of items to put in a care package? Have I missed anything out? Love to hear your thoughts in the comment section down below.
Cheers for reading X
How to keep cool at home in the summer.
Friday, 6 August 2021
Hey readers,
It is summertime which means that rooms can become hot in your home so here are some tips on ways to cool down your home.
If you have pale-colored curtains then it is better to close them during the day to stop heat from coming in. However if you have dark curtains and metal blinds it is best not to keep them closed as it will make the room hotter.
It is recommended by nidirect to keep windows closed if it is hotter outside than inside during the day. As temperatures drop during the night, it is advised to open the windows to let air circulate in the room.
2. Bowl of water in front of the fan.
A really good hack to cool down in the heat is to put a bowl of ice in front of a table fan. When the ice melts, the fan will blow cooler air towards you. It is important to be close to the fan to get the benefit of this method.
3. Chose cotton.
Cotton is one of the best materials to wear during the summer period. The benefits of wearing cotton are it is cheap. It is available but also the fact that cotton is soft, light, breathable, and helps soak up sweat, allowing heat to leave the body and make you feel cooler.
4. Hot water bottle.
Put a hot water bottle in the freezer about half an hour before bed and then take it out and place it on the bed. Best to keep a sheet between you and the bottle as you don't want to get frostbite. It is great and giving you some cool relieve when it is hot in the room and can help cool you down ready to go to sleep.
5. The floor.
When it is really difficult to sleep it may be worth considering to take your pillow and sleep on the floor or even better to go downstairs if that option is available for you.
Huffington Post says the reason behind this suggestion to sleep on the floor is simply that heat rises so sleeping on the floor means you get a cooler sleeping experience.
Also consider having sheets instead of a quilt as it is lighter and won't hold the warmth as much, making it a much more comfortable feeling.
6. Have the shower warm.
Though you might think it is better to have a cold shower to keep cool it is better in fact to have a warm shower. Though when first having a warm shower will feel warm compared to a cold shower after a few minutes will provide better comfort in the long run
7. Keep hydrated.
It is important to make sure that you are getting enough drink inside of you. Getting enough fluid is key in keeping your heart health in good condition so that it can help the heart move easily when pumping blood through the blood vessels and then on to your muscles.
Another key factor why you need to make sure your drinking more during summer is that you are sweating more (as a direct response in keeping us cool) there you need to replace the lost fluid to help keep you cool.
Have I missed anything that you think is important to keep your home? Love to hear your thoughts in the comment section down below.
Cheers for reading X
Why being a parent rocks!
Monday, 2 August 2021
Hey readers,
I am sure know by now that I am a parent of two boys who are 7 and 9. So I have a go at this whole parenting malarky for a bit and today I am going to focus on the positives and reasons why being a parent rocks!
1. Recreates childhood joys.
A beautiful element of parenting is recreating the childhood joys that you had as a child. For me for example it is getting a Mr frosty ice maker. Watching my children have the same amount of fun I got from using it when I was a child.
It could be playing paper, rock, and scissors and always makes me smile and think of me being a child. Another classic kind of thing would be to watch a cartoon that you watched a child and rewatch it with your own children such as The Chuckle Brothers and Futurama.
2. Having children makes you a better person.
When you have children you have to focus on your children's needs first and being less selfish. I also think having children makes me more understanding and emphatic. This is particularly true when I see others parents out and about having a rough time.
I am not the most patient person but I definitely think it has made me more so when having children and having to give extra time to get ready and out the door.
3. Adding sense of purpose.
I think as an adult it can be hard at times to find meaningful things in life. One thing is for sure once you have children there is a sense of purpose.
Bringing up children to be responsible and independent is a big goal for parents because you want them to be good adult in later life. When they are young making sure they are cared for, fed, loved, and educated all helps in shaping them into the person they will become as an adult and this is a big priority as a parent to focus on.
4. Excuse getting out of things.
This next point is definitely one of the best because you can literally get out of anything and blame the kids haha. It comes in very handy on the dark winter days when you want to stay at home and snuggle.
5. Watching a miniature version of yourself.
I don't know whether watching a miniature version of yourself is a blessing or a curse, lol. Jokes aside when you see features in them that you have is lovely such as seeing my youngest enjoy reading books much like myself.
6. Focus.
Having children gives you more focus on what is really important. Happiness and memories are much more important than materialistic objects (though to some extend are important such as a roof over your head). Watching children having fun and not be bothered about the big stuff just makes you realise what is important.
7. Laughter.
One of the most beautiful sounds in the world is hearing children laugh and to have laughter in the home is a blessing.
8. Unconditional love.
Once you have experienced unconditional love from your children then there is no other experience that can top that. To be accepted fully for who you are is something that should be cherished.
What do you think of my list of reasons why parenting rocks? Have I missed any points of the list that you think are good reasons why parenting is good? Love to hear your thoughts in the comment section down below.
Cheers for reading X
My Sunday Photo 01/08/2021
Sunday, 1 August 2021
Last night me and hubby went on a date night and watched the funny comedian Milton Jones.
What you need to know about visiting Yorkshire Sculpture Park.
Friday, 30 July 2021
Hey readers,
The other day we visited the Yorkshire Sculpture Park (YSP) in West Yorkshire. I thought it was really good so I decided to tell you all about it in this post.
Regarding Covid.
People were wearing masks (this was prior to the 19th of July so not sure about the new covid rule changes). There is social distancing in place and also plenty of sanitiser stations should you so wish to use them.
As we went during the covid period it is important to note that you do have to pre-book tickets beforehand.
YSP is where nature and commentary art come together. It is located over 500 acres of historical parkland. The parkland is situated on the grounds of Betton Hall dated from the 18th century.
Checking out the reviews on Google it is rated in the top things to do in West Yorkshire. On the site, it actually says that it takes an estimate of more than 3 hours. Although that is also a decision can make though believe me there is a lot to explore at the YSP.
Tickets.
The cost of the tickets is £6 for adults, carers and children go in for free. The cost of the ticket includes the car parking and also open-air galleries.
Even though children are free they still need tickets. Blue badge holders need tickets and there are spaces at the front of the car park for blue badge holders.
Make sure you have your tickets on you as they will be checked at times in the park either printed or on the phone.
Make sure you wear suitable footwear as you could literally spend the whole day there. We went during the heatwave so spend 4 hours there which was a lot considering the temperatures.
But that is ok because we took out time and left when it got too much for my boys. We didn't manage to see all the sculptures as there is an impressive 80 sculptures dotted about in the park (some are indoors).
Damian Hurst - Myth.
Henry Moore - Large Totam Head.
Henry Moore - Two Large Forms.
Damian Hurst - The Virgin Mother (2005 - 2006).
Damian Hurst - Charity (2002 - 2003).
Sean Scully: Crate of Air.
Damian Hurst - The Hat Makes the man (2004-2007).
Henry Moore - Upright Motives No.1 (Glenkiln Cross): No 2; No7.
Lucy + Jorge Orta: Diana.
Lucy + Jorge Orta: Gazing Ball.
Mark Di Suvero: The Cave.
The park is perfect for picnic areas as plenty of grassy areas and also some benches. Yorkshire Post has listed YSP in the top list of places to have a picnic in Yorkshire.
There is also a cafe if you want to buy food though quite pricey but if you are fine with that then the option is there should you need it.
It is fantastic for kids because they can run about, there is plenty of open spaces along with a foresty area and a lake where wildlife can be spotted.
Also within the wooded area, there are highland cows and we went around to see the cow it was just casually sitting down on the ground eating grass and didn't seem bothered by the presence of humans, see below for photo evidence.
You can take photos of the sculptures but bear in mind that they ask you not to climb on them so that they are protected and looked after.
The area is accessible for pushchairs and toddlers so makes a good day out for young children.
Bloomberg Connects App.
There is a free app called Bloomberg Connects so you can see all the sculptures and information about them. It is available on Andriod and IOS.
On the app, there is a digital map although you can get free paper maps in the centers within the grounds. On the app, it has pinpoints on where the exact sculptures are and information about.
Also on the app, it shows where your nearest toilets are to where on located which makes it a lot easy especially with children when you locate a toilet quickly.
Toilets.
There are toilets at the top near the car park where the learning centre is and also further afield near The Weston Cafe are also toilets (included disabled and baby changing room).
There is also a gallery you can visit as well if you are in the building.
Disabled-friendly and if you require a mobility scooter you can hire one out at the YSP.
Dog.
You can take your dog but it must be on a short lead at all times.
Address.
West Bretton, Wakefield, WF4 4LG.
(SatNav) WF4 4JX.
What 3 Words - hypnorist.stump.island.
Tel - (01924) 832631.
Opening time.
Apart from 24 - 25 December, YSP is open every day between 10am until 6pm.
Cheers for reading X
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