LIKES & LOVES| JULY 2023

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We've had some personal and stressful stuff happening at the beginning of the month which is luckily now sorted. We've still managed to have some good times though. So lets talk about likes and loves for July. 

Netflix 

I've hardly watched anything this month. I'll definitely have to catch up next month as there are quite a few shows I want to see.

Take care of Maya

A nightmare unfolds for Jack and Beata Kowalski after they bring their 10-year-old daughter to the ER with unusual symptoms. 

Epic Tails 

Life is peaceful in Iolcos, the beautiful and prosperous port city in ancient Greece. When an enraged Poseidon threatens to destroy it, a mouse and a cat will help ageing hero Jason and the Argonauts in their quest save it.

Spongebob squarepants bath bomb 

Lush are doing spongebob squarepants and other characters bath bombs. We opted for spongebob himself although they also had Patrick, Squidward and a krabby patty ones. This particular one smells amazing, has popping candy inside and once dissolved his pants float on top of the water. Blake absolutely loved it.

2023 READING CHALLENGE | WHAT I'VE READ IN JULY

 I've managed to get myself through another 6 books this month! 3 were for book tours which I'll link below incase you missed them. There are quite a few that I gave 5 star ratings on over on goodreads.

This child of mine by Emma-Claire Wilson 

This was one of my 5 star reads for the month. This was emotional and heartbreaking read with such an intense situation for the main character. Stephanie finds out she is pregnant and has cancer at the same time. Decisions need to be made does she accept treatment and loose her child or wait for treatment after her child is born and risks herself. You can read my blog tout post here.

BOOKTOUR | TURNING THE WORLD TO STONE BY KELLY EVANS

Ad – review. I was sent a copy of this book for review purposes and all thoughts are my own.

Today I am involved in the book tour for Turning the world to stone by Kelly Evans. Born in Canada of Scottish extraction, Kelly Evans graduated in History and English then moved to England where she worked in the financial sector. While in London Kelly continued her studies in history, concentrating on Medieval History, and travelled extensively through Eastern and Western Europe. 

Kelly is now back in Canada with her husband Max and a rescue cat. She writes full-time, focussing on illuminating little-known women in history with fascinating stories. When not working on her novels, Kelly writes Described Video scripts for visually impaired individuals, plays oboe, and enjoys old sci-fi movies.

The 4 Wardrobe Essentials Every Child Needs

*This is a collaborative guestpost

Do you find your child’s wardrobe overflowing with clothes? Don't worry; it happens to all parents. 

With countless adorable options available, it’s easy to get carried away and buy every cute outfit you come across. But with the excitement of shopping, it's important to remember the essentials that every child needs. 

So, have you ever wondered what they are? If not, you are in luck because, in this blog, you will discover the four essentials for your child in every situation.

Let’s get started!

A Parent's Guide to Raising Fit Children

 *This is a collaborative guestpost 

As a parent, you have dreams for your children. You want to see them grow and thrive, therefore, you aim to provide them with the best opportunities. A big part of this is raising children who are healthy and excited about life.

However, in today's fast-paced world, where screens and sedentary activities often take center stage, achieving this goal can feel like an uphill battle. There are countless distractions and external influences that can impact your children's physical fitness. 

It's a challenge that many parents face, and it's completely normal. But worry not; we have created this parent's guide with valuable tips to help you raise fit children. Let’s begin!

REVIEW| MAKE, DECORATE & PLAY 3D SAFARI

* I was sent the make, decorate and play 3d safari set for the purpose of reviewing. All views and opinions are 100% my own.

Now that the summer holidays are only a few weeks away, keeping kids entertained can be a bit of a challenge. If your child is into crafts and making things then they may enjoy the make, decorate and play 3d safari set. 

The set is a fun and engaging activity that offers kids the opportunity to create their very own 3D safari animals. 

BOOKTOUR | THE HIGHLANDERS BRIDAL BID BY NICOLE LOCKE

 Ad – review. I was sent a copy of this book for review purposes and all thoughts are my own.

Today I am involved in the book tour for The Highlanders Bridal Bid by Nicole Locke. Nicole first discovered romance novels hidden in her grandmother’s closet. Convinced hidden books must be better, Nicole greedily read them. It was only natural she should start writing them (but now not so secretly). If she isn’t working on the next book in her historical series, she can’t be found. No, seriously. Because she’s always working on the next story! 

BOOKTOUR | THIS CHILD OF MINE BY EMMA-CLAIRE WILSON

Ad – review. I was sent a copy of this book for review purposes and all thoughts are my own.

Today I am involved in the book tour for This Child of Mine by Emma-Claire Wilson.

Emma-Claire Wilson is an author of emotional commercial and book club fiction. She writes ‘to make sense of the world’, and loves nothing more than tackling tough subjects and issues that affect her readers on a daily basis.

When she is not writing fiction, she enjoys exercising her brain muscles with freelance copywriting, coaching other writers or writing articles for The Glass House Online Magazine.

Her debut, This Child of Mine, although not autobiographical, was based on personal experiences and resulted in a highly emotional piece of fiction that secured her representation with Kate Nash Literary Agency.

After almost 20 years living on the continent, she returned to the UK with her husband, two daughters and rescue dog, Pip. Now, trying hard to acclimatise to the UK weather, you will mostly find her snuggled under a blanket; sometimes dreaming of her next holiday in the sun but mostly reading stories that affect her or writing books she hopes will affect others.