Category: lifestyle
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Why Are Christmas Cards A Thing?
September is coming to an end and with it, the festive season begins to draw closer. One aspect of Christmas which brings much enjoyment, along with a good amount of stress is sending cards to friends and family. But where did this tradition of sending Christmas cards begin, and why do we still do it…
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Are Hogwarts Acceptance Letters Historically Accurate?
Something which has never quite made sense about the Harry Potter universe is their rejection of muggle technology. JK Rowling makes it quite clear that Arthur Weasley is seen as an odd-ball because of his interest in all things muggle. In fact, the Wizarding World seems to be stuck in the Middle Ages in several…
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Paper vs Digital: Which writing system is best?
I graduated from university in 2021 and in my final year I chose to work on projects which would help me the most in the future. As such I chose to write my dissertation on handwriting. I’m now working as a freelance calligrapher so having the chance to combine research with practical knowledge was a…
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What Is A Commonplace Book & How To Use It
I want to talk about something a little different today. I know my blog mostly focuses on bullet journals. But there are also other forms of journaling out there. One type of journal I’ve become fascinated with recently is the commonplace book. I’ve come across people talking about commonplace books before, but I’ve always had…
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How To Create A Productive Workspace
Today I want to talk about something slightly different. Between university work and other freelance bits, I spend a lot of time working from home. Its something I’ve gotten used to over time, I have space which works for me. But with the introduction of lockdown many more people have begun working from home. So…
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What To Do When You’re Stuck At Home
I think we can all agree a lot has changed in the last week. Even if you worked from home, this new Coronavirus has upended our usual way of living. You’ve probably heard a lot of people talking about ‘flattening the curve’ and social distancing as a way to stop the spread of COVID-19. This…
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The Ultimate Harry Potter Gift Guide
That time of year is coming up very soon where you have to buy lots of presents for people you may only vaguely know. Today I have a rundown of the best things to buy the Harry Potter fan in your life. New editions of the Potter books are great but the story doesn’t actually…
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Train Travel With A Nervous Dog
I had a few days in London booked for over the summer. Plans ended up changing, which resulted in my short stay in London turning into a proper holiday in the South West of England. Which was great. Expect we had to bring our nervous dog along. Today I thought I would share some tips…
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Eyebuy Direct | Glasses For Digital Screens
I’ve been wearing glasses for most of my life, but I always buy them in person. Recently I looked into getting a pair of glasses for using with computer screens and I decided to order a pair from Eyebuy Direct. GLASSES FOR DIGITAL SCREENS Looking at digital screens all day is bad for your eyes.…
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Salazar’s Revenge | Review
I was a massive fan of the first three Pirates of the Caribbean movies. To the point where I still go to see the newer ones despite them not being that great. I’ve watched On Stranger Tides* at least four times and I still have no idea what happened in that movie. But anyway, I…
The Paper Kind 