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2026 is here and I'm sharing some tips on how to kickstart the new year, making the most of what's to come. Last year felt like it whizzed by, and now we're back in January of 2026. Christmas has been and gone, schools have returned for the spring term, and most people have gone back to work. January isn't a popular month for many people. It brings January blues, and can cause a lack of motivation, particularly when it's cold and rainy and dark. However, January is also a tim

The end of 2025 is upon us, so here is my final bookish round-up of the year, a reading review of Q4 2025. 2025 feels like it's flown by with us now heading into 2026. I can't quite believe how fast this year has gone, but it has been a successful 12 months when it comes to books. I already reached my reading goal in Q3 and have continued to add to that number as we head into 2026. Across the first three quarters of the year, I read 81 books. So let's get into my Q4 2025 read

Christmas is only a week away, so here are some tips on how to switch off for the holidays and enjoy the festive period. December is probably the most stressful month of the year, leading up to Christmas. There are presents to buy and wrap, food to order, decorations to put up, and on top of that, your normal routines of work and family. It can sometimes get to be too much for some people. And whilst you may think you've got lots of time to sort everything out, Christmas usua

The Family Plan 2 came out last month and it is a great family film for fans of action and comedy at Christmas. Earlier this year, I watched The Family Plan on Apple TV+. It stars Mark Wahlberg and Michelle Monaghan, and was such an enjoyable film. I loved The Family Plan , so when the sequel was announced, I was so happy. My family and I are big movie buffs, particularly action movies. The Family Plan 2 is a Christmas film, but it's perhaps one of the least festive movies.

As well as timeless classics, there are a lot of new Christmas movies for you to add to your watch list this December. I love cosying up on the sofa and settling in to watch a Christmas movie. Of course, there are the classics, such as The Holiday, Arthur Christmas, The Polar Express, and Elf. But this year, there are plenty more Christmas movies that have been released in time for you to watch them this December. So, as a film buff, I thought I'd share with you some of my to