I've been reading books written by Joy Fielding for a long time. She has a certain way of spinning her stories, I like. I just finished her book The Bad Daughter. Here's my review! The Bad Daughter what's it all about? The Bad Daughter is a psychological thriller featuring Robin and her sister Melanie. One...
Do you know that feeling. That feeling that you're just fed up with everyting. And all you want to do is curl up with a blanket on the couch and watch your favorite comfort tv? The good thing about comfort tv is that it doesn't make you fat like comfort food does. You can watch...
Look what I found: a wonderful clock that reminds me of Alice in Wonderland. Or to be specific, of the rabbit that's so worried he's going to be late. 'Oh my ears and whiskers, how late it's getting!' In our old house the kitchen and living room were in one big area, so one clock...
Country life can be quite idyllic. The silence, the views, nature.... However, there's one thing I definitely don't appreciate about life in the country, and that's flies. Pesky flies who take up residence on my bare legs, while I'm trying to read a book. Or while I'm having my daily cup of coffee. Because during...
I live in the house that used to be my grandma's. Even though it's quite different now, I like the idea of walking the same hallway my grandmother used to walk. The roses of my grandmother One of the things that make me think of my grandmother are her beautiful roses. My husband kind of...
There was a time when I turned my nose up for anything second hand. At the time, I felt second hand was kind of 'dirty'. But those years are far behind me. Nowadays I prefer second hand stuff. And here's why! Why I prefer second hand clothes and things Buying second hand clothes and things...
It's probably one of the most popular cards of Monopoly, the Get out of jail free card. It allows you a free pass should you end up in Monopoly jail. But the Get out of jail free card also has another meaning. And that's the one I love. Get out of free jail card in...
You have probably heard of the Fifty Shades of Grey trilogy written by E.L.James. After all, the commotion about these books was hard to miss. The books are notorious for being 'poorly written,' yet they were an overwhelming success. Women everywhere fell a little bit in love with Christian Grey and his love story. I...
After reading Amy Chua's book Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother and Spoiled: Fresh Ideas For Parenting Your Entitled Child I felt all inspired! For days I skulked around the house looking for an opportunity to release my inner Tiger mom and do some serious parenting. A chance to do some tiger parenting! This morning...
