Serenity You

Sorry, there was no Degustabox post last month. I received the box, took all the photos, etc., and when I came to write the post out, most of my photos were just black! And I couldn’t re-take them, as I’d already eaten the food. So we are just moving on with May’s box. I have only got 5 items to show you, but if you subscribe to the box, you will also receive the other 5 items that I didn’t…

We have had a gorgeous sunny week here in England, but I’ve heard it’s turning to rain this week. I had a great week. On Thursday, all the extended family and I went out for a meal for my nephew’s 18th birthday. And on Friday, it was my husband’s and my 22nd wedding anniversary. This week’s features: Homemade South African Hard Fudge from Esme Salon You, Me and a Digital Cup of Tea from…

Hi, and welcome to the Sharing Serenity link party. I’m over a week late getting this one up. I’ve been feeling a bit down recently, so I took my own advice and had a few days of work and all my socials. But I have been introduced to the Sisterhood of the Travelling Journal. Which is basically a journal you make and you pass it on to a circle of friends, and they all add to it. I’ll be sharing a…

There’s a quiet pressure many of us carry around every day — the feeling that we should always be doing something useful. If we’re resting, we feel guilty.If we’re watching TV, we think we should be tidying.And if we sit down with a cup of tea, our mind whispers: You should be doing more. This feeling is called productivity guilt, and it’s incredibly common. In a world that celebrates busyness…

Welcome back to the latest Sharing Serenity Link Party. Thank you to everyone who linked up last month with me. I’m excited to see what you have to share this month. This month’s features: Scrappy Fabric Book from Christine’s Crafts Spring Cocktails from HoneyBears and SydneyBeans Asparagus & Tomato Quiche from Carol On The Lake Sharing Serenity You can link up anything you’ve been working…

I only have 6 items to share with you this month, as the other 4 are high in sugar etc, so I can’t share them with you due to the new UK advertising laws. But, I will say the 4 items, not shown, were the best products from this months box. The Products: March 2026 Degustabox Bisto Signature Chicken Ready to Use Gravy My daughter loves gravy, so she was happy to try this one out. She said it…

Introducing the new monthly link party For a long time I hosted Serenity Saturday, a weekly link party where bloggers could come together to share their posts, discover new blogs, and support each other. It has always been one of my favourite parts of blogging because I love seeing the creativity and variety everyone brings — from crafts and recipes to reviews and personal posts. Over time,…

I can’t believe how quickly February has gone. I know it’s the shortest month, but it only feels like it’s been a week. Right, I have some important updates regarding Degustabox deliveries I’ll be sharing. New rules have come into the UK, and now bloggers, content creators, etc., are no longer allowed to share or promote food items that are high in sugar, salt, etc. So from now on, I can only…

2026 hasn’t gone the way I had hoped. I had big plans. But my mental health has another idea. I’ve not done much work at all; I’ve spent most of the time doing nothing. Just strolling on Facebook or watching mindless TV. I know what I have to do, it’s just doing it that’s the problem. So, that’s why this post is a little bit late. Anyway, on to my review of the January 2026 Degustabox. Me…

Daily life in ancient times feels distant, yet the small habits that shaped each community still echo in the present. Stories rise from clay tablets, temple walls and early manuscripts to paint clear scenes of work, rest, faith and celebration. These books hold the rhythm of ordinary people, not only the deeds of rulers. Many readers search for new windows into the past and those who like…

Every January, Blue Monday rolls around — often labelled as the “most depressing day of the year.” It usually falls on the third Monday of January, right when the excitement of Christmas has faded, the weather feels endlessly grey, and motivation can feel completely out of reach. Whether you believe in Blue Monday as a concept or not, many people genuinely struggle at this time of year. And that…