Life with a dash of ADHD for good measure

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Why I don’t enjoy celebrating my own birthday. Is it ADHD or something else?

As I face a significant birthday this weekend, I have been trying to explain to people around me, why I don't enjoy or want to celebrate my own birthday. It's not because I have trauma, from a horrible birthday, or that my family forgot my birthdays, nor do I come...

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Quick and easy birdseed feeder cakes for your garden birds

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. This post may contain affiliate links. These will be marked with * for your reference and I ...
Basic chocolate brownies

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

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 ...
Spicy roasted chickpeas

Spicy roasted chickpeas

Chickpeas are like tiny powerhouses of goodness crammed into a little bean. They're not just for hummus anymore. These legumes are pretty much rock stars in the world of healthy eating. *This post may contain affiliate links that if you click through and make a purchase ...
Dealing with Arachnophobia – How I tackled my fear of spiders

Dealing with Arachnophobia – How I tackled my fear of spiders

Arachnophobia is very common, and spiders are hated by many. Getting over a fear of spiders is possible though. I did it. I was terrified of spiders, big ones, small ones, hairy ones, I did not like them. I would freak out if I knew one was in a room, and the thought of ...
Caffeine and ADHD

Caffeine and ADHD

I have inattentive ADHD. In 2021 I was diagnosed, and since then we have managed and viewed life understanding more about why I am the way I am. I am currently not medicated. With the agreement of my medical practitioner I self manage most symptoms and ADHD issues. Part of ...
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