Category: books

Reading round up… 2021 📚

So, here is my final reading update of 2021, July – December.

[Disclaimer: I’m not that fast a reader sometimes, it comes in fits and spurts, and I’ve had lots of revision to do, so its not as long a list as I’d like]

All my lies are true By Dorothy Koomson

A springtime affair by Katie Fforde

Be careful what you wish for by Jeffrey Archer

The Catch by T.M Logan

The Skylight by Louise Candlish

The little dreams of Lara Cliffe by Milly Johnson

A baby at the beach cafe by Lucy Diamond

The Land of Stories: Beyond the Kingdoms by Chris Colfer

A country escape by Katie Fforde

Mightier than the sword by Jeffrey Archer

The Invisable Girl by Lisa Jewell

Underneath the tree by Heidi Swain

The Road Trip by Beth O Leary

Dying for Christmas by Tammy Cohen

I wish it could be Christmas everyday by Milly Johnson

Baby it’s cold outside by Emily Bell

Which books have you enjoyed the most this year??

Until Next Time,

Roseanne 🙂

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Realistic Goals for 2022

Hey Guys 👋🏻

‘I don’t know about you, but I’m feelin’ 2022′

A big HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU ALL!

So, here is a little (realistic/not too intense) list of goals for 2022, that I would like to work into my day to day life.

  • Walk more
  • 11,000 steps (min) a day
  • Drink 3L (min) a day
  • Take more photos with people (whether they like it or not 😂)
  • Read 10 pages (min) of any book a day
  • Spend less time on my phone
  • Start writing a book
  • Do more ‘meat free’ meals/days
  • Go to bed earlier!!
  • Pass my driving test

Pretty basic really – but good to jot it down.

I thought the ‘reading 10 pages (min)’ was a really good one as I sometimes get so overwhelmed with the number of books I have or how I don’t have time to read a chapter, that I just end up not reading al all! So 10 pages is a good goal for each day, a bit of calm time and if I want to keep going great – if I only have time for 10, its better than nothing!

I definitely need to up my water game again – I really does make you feel so much better.

The going to bed earlier is probably going to be the hardest but hey, we’ve gotta start somewhere.

Have you set any goals for 2022?

What are they??

Until Next Time,

Roseanne 🙂

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Blogmas Day Twenty One: Harry Potter themed stocking fillers ⚡

4 days to go!!

Now that the holidays are here and its not long to go until the big day – here are some quick, fun and easy Harry Potter themed stocking filler ideas (great for kiddies & adults alike)

Tesco, £4.99
Funko Suprise boxes, Amazon £5
Assorted HP themed chocs, M&S from £3
Earring Bauble, Argos £9.99
Jewellery, Argos from £10
Assorted HP decorations, Primark from £1
HP Poppit, Claires £4.99
Assorted HP Socks, Primark
HP Dobble, Amazon £8.99
Colouring book, Amazon £7.99
A Harry Potter book! Available in most books shops – Also on Amazon! £7.99

Until Next Time,

Roseanne 🙂

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Blogmas Day Eighteen: My Christmassy Reading corner 🎄

Hi guys 👋🏻

ONE WEEK UNTIL CHRISTMAS!!

I like to decorate and make my reading corner nice and cosy.

Let’s take a look!

Until Next Time,

Roseanne 🙂

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Blogmas Day Twelve: My Christmas Bookcase 📚

Hi guys 👋🏻

13 days to go!

Last year, since I moved and ‘upgraded’ shall we say, my reading corner. Thanks to the pandemic I made more use of it and had more time.

Last year I found some cool pictures where people had made snowmen and reindeers using their books and bookcases.

Here is last years efforts…

This year I made a whole christmas tree, the length of my bookcase. This one was alot harder but it was fun to give it a go!

What do you think?

Until Next Time,

Roseanne 🙂

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Blogmas Day Six: My top 5 festive reads 🎅🏻📚

19 Days to go!

I LOVE festive, Christmas books.

Here are my top five favourite Christmas books.

1. ‘Mince Pies and Mistletoe at the Christmas Market’ By Heidi Swain

2. ‘Sleigh Rides and Silver Bells at the Christmas Fair’ By Heido Swain

3. ‘Finding Love at the Christmas Market’ By Jo Thomas

4. ‘Coming Home to Glendale Hall’ By Victoria Walters

5. ‘I Wish it Could be Christmas Everyday’ By Milly Johnson

Have you read any of these??

What did you think?

Any more Festive book recommendations are welcome 😊

Until Next Time,

Roseanne 🙂

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Blogmas Day Three: Festive Reads 📚

22 days to go!

Because the only thing better than cosy, Christmas, snowy vibes… is thise things in a book!!!

So, here are some Christmas books to get that festive cheer flowing.

Heidi Swain

I LOVE Heidi Swain’s Christmas books the most. Is it even Christmas without a trip to one of her magical

‘Mince Pies and Mistletoe at the Chrisas Market’

‘Sleigh Rides and Silver Bells at the Christmas Fair’

‘Snowflakes and Cinnamon Swirls at the Winter Wonderland’

‘The Winter Garden’

‘Underneath the Christmas Tree’

Sarah Morgan

‘The Christmas Escape’

‘One More for Christmas’

‘The Christmas Sisters’

Jo Thomas

Finding Love at the Christmas Market

Milly Johnson

‘I wish it could be Christmas everyday’

Victoria Walters

‘Coming Home to Glendale Hall’

‘Hopeful Hearts at Glendale Hall’

Karen Swan

‘Together by Christmas’

‘Midnight in the Snow’

Lizzie Lane

‘A Christmas Wish’

and some thrillers if you like something a bit darker…

Trish Harnetiaux

‘The Secret Santa’

Alex Pine

‘The Christmas Killer’

Tammy Cohen

‘Dying for Christmas’

Have you read any of these??

Any other recommendations, let me know!

Until Next Time,

Roseanne 🙂

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Blogmas Day Two: Advent Calendars 🎄

Day Two: Advent Calendars… Because who doesn’t love an advent calendar!?

So, here are mine!

This was only £4 (reduced from £8) in Primark.

How cute is it!?!

It has little pouches for you to add your own treats. I picked up little chocolate rectangles, from Wilko, for me and my husband.

They fit in nice and snuggly.

And number two…

It is a Harry Potter Pop Up Calendar.

I found this in my favourite local book shop – in town. Isn’t it amazing 😍

You’re sensing the theme now right…

If you’ve been around here before or know me you’ll know I’m HP mad – so yeah… they are both Harry Potter advent Calendars 🤣⚡

This was a bit pricey but so worth it. You get this beautiful pop up book and on the base are little doors to open.

Each door has a little hanging decoration to hang on the pop up tree.

It’s beautiful and reusable each year!! Amazing.

What advent calendar do you have?

23 days to go!

Until Next Time,

Roseanne 🙂

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Blogmas 2021 🎄

Hey guys 👋🏻

It’s that time of year again… yup, you guessed it… Blogmas is back!

If you are unfamilar with ‘Blogmas’ it is 25 posts in December, one for each day leading up to Christmas Day.

Lots of Festive Fun, Books, Ideas, Treats and just general Merryment!

So, come along for the journey!

I will be posting on…

Instagram: Roseannes Blog

Facebook: Roseanne’s blog

Twitter: @RoseannesBlog

25 days to go!

Until Next Time,

Roseanne 🙂

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Holiblog: Summer 2021

Hi guys 👋🏻

I thought I would start up the holiblog series again, for this summer.

Here is how I have spent the later part of July, since the summer holidays began.

It’s been a fun start.

H a pp y • H o li da ys •

Saturday 17th July 2021

Out for a sunny walk, near our flat. We discovered a new part of the park.

Sunday 18th July 2021

  • Big Kids
  • 💙
  • Moooooo
Fun at Alton Water enjoying the sunshine, mini golf, walking and ice cream.

Monday 19th July 2021

Breakfast with my friend Gemma & her boys.

Tues 20th July 2021

  • 💙
  • Snacks!
  • The cinema really started to fill up
The boys first visit to our flat in over a year and a half 😍

Wed 21st July 2021

  • Summer Reading Challenge
  • Sharing stories
  • Reading
  • 💙
The start of my Summer Reading Challenge Volunteering. Signing up these guys and meeting for lunch at the bakery.
  • Hot Dog Party 🎉🌭

Sat 25th July 2021

  • Coffee and a book
  • Sushi 😍
A chilled out Saturday. A bit of me time.

Mon 26th July 2021

  • Walking on the Heath
  • Lunch 🍽
Meeting up with Dan, a long walk followed by lunch.

Tues 27th July 2021

  • Wolves Wood
  • Walkinga
  • I made a friend 🐸
A walk in the woods together, followed by Arts & Crafts with Evie and lunch at Sainsburys with Charlotte.
Painting at Pennikity Pots with my friend Steph and her boys.

Wed 28th July 2021

  • Summer Reading challenge week 2
  • The Waterfront
  • Dinner at the Bistro with Louise, Kerry & Rach.

Sat 31st July 2021

  • The boys first sleepover in over a year and a half . Dinner and lots of games.

What have you been up to so far, this summer? ☀️

Until Next Time,

Roseanne 🙂

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