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## Small Habits Can Lead To Big Changes

By Jocelyn

Living well can mean something to different to everyone. I think I’d sum it up as being about nourishing, hydrating and moving your body, whilst enriching and calming your mind, reminding yourself of your own self worth.  The thing is, these can seem like lofty goals. It can be tricky to figure out where to …

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## The Crafting Supplies I Wouldn’t Be Without

By Jocelyn

I do like treating myself to various bits of stationery, and working at my desk is always a pleasure because I have so many colourful, pretty things in front of me. I have countless pens, a mix of biros, ballpoints, highlighters, fountain pens, felt tips, fine liners, the list goes on. Then there are the …

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## It’s Complicated

By Jocelyn

A few days ago was the anniversary of receiving my breast cancer diagnosis. It’s been two years since I heard those words, since my reality changed.  With that diagnosis, the anniversaries come swiftly, the anniversary of my surgery is coming up soon, my annual mammogram is booked in and on the horizon, it’s that time …

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## Book Readalong June 2025

By Jocelyn

Welcome to this month’s book readalong. As you know, I absolutely love the book readalong, it’s always one of my favourite #BringBackPaper activities.  If you’ve yet to join in with one of these readalongs, let me tell you a little more about it and tempt you to join us. The book readalong is an easy …

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## 5 Simple Ways To Have A Healthy Home

By Jocelyn

It makes sense to create a sense of wellbeing in our homes, it’s where we spend much of our time. Fortunately, there are lots of really easy ways to have a healthy home, from simple habits to basic switches. These will take you moments to do, but they will make your home healthier for you …

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## Get A Pen Pal Log

By Jocelyn

I’ve designed a new pen pal log for all of the happy mailers out there. This is a handy way to help you keep a few details all in one place about your pen pals, and as it’s A4, you can keep all of your pen pal logs together in a folder. I’ve kept it …

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## How Good Is Your Balance?

By Jocelyn

How good is your balance? Is this something you’ve thought about? We tend to hear people talking about cardio and heart health, perhaps bone and muscle mass and strength training, and often flexibility. You don’t hear about balance quite as much, but balance it key to our health and physicality and ageing well.  Balance can …

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## Stationery Swap May 2025

By Jocelyn

Let’s have some fun with a stationery swap. We all love stationery, we all love happy mail, so let’s enjoy both this month. If you have yet to join in with any #bringbackpaper activities, whether it be the swaps or readalongs, then this might be the perfect time for you to leap in and have …

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## The Most Important Word To Live By?

By Jocelyn

What are you expecting to see here, I wonder? Happiness, Forgiveness, Grace, Kindness, Humility? All important, but not the one we’re focusing on. Maybe they can all be encompassed in this one, though? Acceptance.  “Life is a series of natural and spontaneous changes. Don’t resist them; that only creates sorrow. Let reality be reality. Let …

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## Create A Cosy Reading Corner In Your Home

By Jocelyn

This is a collaborative post How to Create a Cosy Reading Corner in Your Home There’s something so comforting about curling up with a good book, a cuppa (or a glass of wine), and just taking a moment for yourself. Whether you’re chasing five minutes of peace while the little ones nap or winding down …

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## How Do You Apply Lash Growth Mascara for Volume Without Clumping?

By Jocelyn

This is a collaborative post Lash growth mascaras can boost both volume and lash health, but avoiding clumps during application is a common challenge. For a clump-free finish with added volume, wiggle the wand horizontally at the roots and slowly sweep upward, ensuring each lash is separated. Proper preparation, such as curling lashes and keeping …

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## The Essential Pen Pal Kit

By Jocelyn

Are you thinking of starting to pen pal? Or maybe you did it a few years ago, decades ago even, and want to get back into it? Then you’re going to need an essential pen pal kit. The best thing about this kit is that it is minimal. It’s not expensive, it’s easy to source …

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## The 10 Minute Challenge

By Jocelyn

What can you do that serves you well, body and mind, in just ten minutes? Take a moment to think about the kind of things you could do in ten minutes, and then you’ll be starting to work on your own 10 minute challenge.  We know we need to move and relax to best look …

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## Book Readalong May 2025

By Jocelyn

Welcome to this month’s book readalong. As you know, I absolutely love the book readalong, it’s always one of my favourite #BringBackPaper activities.  If you’ve yet to join in with one of these readalongs, let me tell you a little more about it and tempt you to join us. The book readalong is an easy …

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## When You Shift Your Focus

By Jocelyn

I wrote last week about my cancer diagnosis two years ago. A diagnosis like that is life altering and it shifts your focus. Priorities have changed, the small things have become the big things, and many things simply don’t matter at all.  Living well and protecting my peace are vital. They are central to my …

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## Turning Your Equity Into Comfort: Financing A Home Office, Gym, Or Outdoor Living Space

By Jocelyn

This is a collaborative post Homeowners across Pennsylvania continue to seek ways to improve their living environments without uprooting their lives. Whether it’s adding a fully equipped home office, creating a personal fitness zone, or enhancing outdoor areas for year-round enjoyment, the drive for comfort at home remains a growing trend. However, these improvements come …

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