Life with a dash of ADHD for good measure
Hi, I’m Karen
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The Grief Diaries – Part 1. The day before…
My father died on the 29th June, 2025. Suddenly and unexpectedly. We had no idea it was coming. This is a diary or monologue as I process his death, the grief, the life we now live without him. My father and I were close and he was my only parent after the death of my ...
Too hot in bed? A menopause problem solved.
Ah, menopause problems? We are in the thick of them. Well, when I say we, I mean me, and because he lives with me, the husband too. You see, I am too hot in bed. No, not “THAT” kind of hot, this is not that kind of blog!! I’talking about the hot flash, night sweats kind of ...
Crispy kale chips and an easy kale salad
I love kale. I am not a big fan of salads and leafy veg, generally but kale I do like and enjoy.
Kale’s one of those veggies that actually lives up to the hype. It’s crammed with vitamins and minerals your body loves – loads of vitamin K for healthy blood and bones, ...
Quick and easy birdseed feeder cakes for your garden birds
We make these birdseed feeder cakes regularly, because we love to feed and watch the birds in our garden, and making bird seed feeders is an easy activity anyone of any age can do.
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Basic chocolate brownies
This is my recipe for basic chocolate brownies. This is the recipe I pull out when I want to take a treat to someone or make cakes for work. Everyone loves chocolate brownies, I am fairly sure of that. These store for about 72 hours in an airtight tin, and are great warm ...
Supplements that may help ease Menopause symptoms
Menopause brings a host of changes that can feel overwhelming, and menopause symptoms from hot flushes to mood swings, brain fog and bone health concerns. While there’s no one-size-fits-all cure, certain supplements can help ease symptoms and support well-being during this ...
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