Creative writing submission from the Rest Less community – submit your entry here. I’ve finally finished the first draft of my new book, meaning I’m both exhausted and delighted. Of course, there’s still a lot to do; some stories will be rewritten, some culled, and some given just…
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One of our family traditions is setting summer goals each year. On a Sunday afternoon around the end of the school year or in the first week or two of summer, we all sit down together around the table, pass out a small sheet of lined paper for…
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Years have gone by since the last time I stepped foot in a classroom, but the thrill of school letting out for summer still makes June my favorite month. There’s something about the start of summer that feels full of possibility. Longer days, travel plans, and the promise…
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To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video There’s been something shifty going on with Tyrone Dobbs (Alan Halsall) in Coronation Street for a while, starting when Summer Spellman (Harriet Bibby) swore blind he could provide her an alibi…
Read MoreIf you’re looking to relax, you might like to consider an all-inclusive holiday for your next break. Not only do they often work out cheaper in the end, but they’re also hassle-free. Everything is included in the price, from flights, accommodation, and luggage to food, drink, and transfers.…
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With summer upon us, those mornings without school sometimes need a little anchoring to get things off to a good start. For the last several summers, my kids have done swim team and it’s such a great start to our morning to get outside, get some exercise, chat…
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There’s something undeniably satisfying about a grumpy sunshine trope. Maybe it’s the slow unraveling of a guarded, broody character in the presence of someone warm, optimistic, and impossible to ignore. Maybe it’s the banter, the tension, or the fact that opposites really do attract. No matter the setting—small…
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Read MoreInflation eased to 2.8% in the 12 months to April, according to the latest data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS), driven largely by the lower energy price cap. Core inflation, which strips out more volatile food and energy prices, edged lower to 2.5% in April, down…
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Have you given a picture book as a graduation book? It’s a popular tradition to give a picture book to high school graduates, but it’s equally delightful to give one for a preschool or kindergarten graduate! And I know many parents pick a graduation book and then have…
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