In the last few years, the ill-health of the planet has really come to light. More so, we come to realise how much of a negative impact the human race has had on it. In 2018 Greta Thunberg came onto the scene and showed the world her fury on climate change. She stood up for what she was passionate about, and people followed (thank goodness.) We are now more aware than ever of the horror of plastic, its’ impact on our oceans and the life within them, so how can we make our Christmases more kind to the planet? If you want some ideas, then here are a few to start you off…
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Blogmas: How To… Make Gingerbread!
Something I’ve really come to enjoy this year that brings me a little dose of happiness every time I do it is baking. It’s quite therapeutic. Now I don’t know about you, but I am a big fan of the gingerbread biscuit. I am an even bigger fan of a cutely decorated gingerbread man, and it’s that time of year where the coffee shops are stocked with them (now that we can go to them again.) However, this year, I decided to make them myself! Now, I have to add that this is the first time I’ve ever made them, so it wasn’t perfect, but I found a great little recipe that is very straightforward and doesn’t take hours to make. So, here we go!
Read moreMusic & Mental Health Pt 1
I write this post feeling now more than ever, how positive music (and the Arts as a whole) can be on our mental health. Firstly, I want to say sorry to all those people within the arts out there who have been working hard to pursue their passions and dreams, who have had to see ads like the ‘Rethink, Reskill, Reboot’ campaign, suggesting that a job in cyber for example is more worthwhile than what they do or want to achieve. As a creative myself, I feel your pain. The Arts have such a benefit to those who are part of them and those who are on the receiving end of them.
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living in the rain 