If you live near a beach (lucky, lucky you), go collect seashells with friends. Pick yourself up a bright, jolly and sturdy umbrella to make these wet and grey days that little bit happier. Sort through your spice rack and get rid of anything out of date. Ask information about your family history from the eldest member (preferably female) and begin researching your family tree. Research some seasonal recipes. Go crazy with beetroot, kale and leeks! Brew up and see my…

Read through these cheaper alternatives to fancy-pants posh ingredients from A Girl Called Jack. Love her ideas! Buy Baby’s Breath (Gypsophila) to pop around the house. Perfect for an inexpensive Winter pick-me-up. Organise your home with these brilliant ideas from Design Sponge. Buy a travel guide for your next holiday adventure. Check out your library too! Receive soap for Christmas, but you prefer hand wash? Pop them in your drawers or wardrobe to make them smell nice. Tumble dryer sheets are…

Pop a note in the pocket of your favourite person and let them know how awesome they are. Or text someone you love to brighten up their early morning. Find Jenga. Play Jenga. Sort out your bookshelves. Any books you think someone you know would like? Leave a little note in the front cover and pop through their letterbox, post in the mail or leave on a train (unexpected gifts are the best). Sit with a hot drink outside (when…

Make someone smile today and remind them of a funny story/moment you’ve shared together. Polish your leather shoes and boots and make them weather proof. Winter is here! Go Christmas foraging for holly, berries, twigs and pine cones to decorate your home. Print off photographs of your family and friends from this year, then frame them as gifts. Or give second hand Christmas gifts this year – read this Oxfam blog post for more charity shop ideas.   Brew up…