Adventures in Online Dating

Posted on April 28, 2018 by SpookyMrsGreen

Have you ever used a dating website to find a new partner? Perhaps you exhausted all the old-fashioned methods of visiting local clubs and pubs, you casually dated a few people, but nothing ever came of it.

Maybe you had a few unpleasant experiences in the local dating scene. I can remember a few occasions when I was younger, and I received unwanted attention while out with friends. In fact, some of those experiences would put me right in the middle of the #MeToo movement.

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Adventures in Online Dating

I distinctly remember the time in a nightclub in Cornwall when some idiot lifted the back of my skirt when I was on the dance floor. I was with my fiancé at the time, who was either at the bar or in the bathroom, and by the time I turned around to find the culprit, he was gone. Trust me, I would quite happily have knocked his block off if he was still nearby! But that was a long time ago, and I have grown up.

Using free dating sites is a way to meet people in a space that is not too personal in the beginning. You might enter a basic profile and upload your picture, then you scroll through the recommendations based on your information. The good thing about online dating sites is that they are very carefully monitored to prevent the kind of unwanted attention that you might receive in a physical public setting. Yes, I know there has been some bad press over the years. Ultimately, that has only encouraged the companies that run these sites to clamp down on security and make them super safe for users. And if you didn’t like the attention you were receiving on any particular dating site, well then you simply close down your account and move to another one.

My online dating experience is positive

My experience with dating sites so far is very positive. I have interacted with lots of different people and made some connections that I wouldn’t otherwise forge in my day to day life. Our online personas are often very different to our daily or mundane reality. I know there is contention there, and we should mostly try to be genuine. But if we are exploring our sexuality, and if we want a companion, a friend, somebody with shared interests that we just cannot find in our local social circles, well then, we must look elsewhere.

I recommend that you try a dating site for yourself. You won’t know how you feel about it if you don’t. If you meet someone in the online dating world, and you go on to develop a very close and long-lasting relationship, well done you. It was worth the risk, don’t you think? Similarly, if you only end up in a casual, short term relationship from your adventures in online dating, at least it gave you some experience. You met somebody new, you got yourself out there, you gained a wider view of the world. That surely must count for something positive?

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#ProductReview: Naipo Car Seat Cushion Back Massager

Posted on April 25, 2018 by SpookyMrsGreen

You may have seen my previous reviews for massage cushions from Naipo. These products have been a godsend for my chronic back pain and sciatica, and I use both of the cushions regularly.

I jumped at the opportunity of testing out the Naipo Car Seat Cushion Back Masssager. Now I was a little surprised at how thin the cushion is – I suppose I was expecting more padding and massage nodules. However, it has been designed to fit snugly in the car, and so you wouldn’t want it to be bulky and thick.

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#ProductReview: Naipo Car Seat Cushion Back Massager

The car seat cushion has a heat function and a cooler function and will be ideal to use on long car journeys. I haven’t had the opportunity to test it properly on such a journey yet, but I will do very soon I am sure. The heat function is great to soothe my lower back pain, and very often I find myself slouching in my car or hunched over the steering wheel when I am driving. Hopefully this Naipo Car Seat Cushion Back Massager will alleviate some of my pain and help to improve my driving experience.

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Moving House? I’m Not Quite Sure

Posted on April 23, 2018 by SpookyMrsGreen

I let slip a couple of weeks ago that my family and I are moving to a new house. We finally sold our 2-bed terraced house, and had an offer accepted on a 3-bed semi-detached home with a huge garden and driveway.

It’s a far cry from the tiny street we have lived on for the past 11 years, and now it seems to be moving further away. I really detest the bureaucracy that is solicitors and their paperwork. I know it is necessary, and the system is designed to protect homeowners, buyers and sellers. But it is so bloody frustrating!

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#MummyMonday Preparing to move house hiding in my box fort

Moving House? I’m Not Quite Sure

I just want to exchange contracts and move house. Instead we have emails and letters going backwards and forwards, our home buyers survey threw up some queries, our buyers’ solicitors are demanding proof for various home improvements that we did ten years ago, blah blah blah. Can you tell I am grumpy about all of this? Ha! Oh well, my husband is trying to take the bulk of it away from me because he can see how much stress it is causing. And I am trying to motivate myself to pack up our belongings. To be continued…

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That was a Long Easter Holiday!

Posted on April 16, 2018 by SpookyMrsGreen

Phew! My children are back in school today after a two-week holiday, and I have to say I am relieved to have a break.

I mean, I love my children, of course I do, but this holiday has been completely full-on. They have been grumpy, demanding, adorable, ill, amusing and entertaining all at the same time.

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That was a Long Easter Holiday!

We had our first confirmed case of headlice which has caused huge distress and taken a lot of my time in treatment and washing just about everything in the house. Eww! My youngest daughter also suffers from bowel problems, and when I struggled to get her repeat prescription from our doctors (long story), it had repercussions that will play out for at least the next week.

I was a little upset that we couldn’t afford a holiday away from home, but we stayed with my mum in her new house for a long weekend, and that was lovely. It was nice to catch up with my mum properly when the children were in bed, I had some time with a close friend that I don’t see very often, and my girls had lots of fun and games with their Nanny. We enjoyed a lively Easter party at a friend’s house, and I was very glad to see my “Mummy friends” while the children played. But I think the highlight of our Easter holiday was that we got to meet Sky and Marshall from Paw Patrol. Oh yeah, we are a rock n roll family!

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Not Your Usual Relaxing Holiday

Posted on April 2, 2018 by SpookyMrsGreen

We have made it to Easter, and my, how the year is flying! It has been a very dramatic and eventful start to the year in domestic circles, although my professional developments are somewhat lacking. But, I can only do what I do.

Subsequently, and due to an impending house move (yes, I said it, we are moving to a new house), we were unable to book a family holiday during the Easter school break. We just didn’t have the spare cash.

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Not Your Usual Relaxing Holiday

Anyway, it doesn’t matter. There will be plenty of time for holidays, and instead I am taking our daughters to stay with my mum for a few days. They love having sleepovers at Nanny’s house, and I get a bit of a break while she keeps them entertained. This time, however, I have jobs to do. I have to start organising the mountain of stuff we have in storage at my in-laws’ house. There is a lot of stuff!

I have stashed clothes, toys, books, ornaments and I don’t know what else. And then there is the music equipment that my husband will bring to the new house. He couldn’t fit it into our first home, so it stayed with his parents. Now he wants it back. So, I will acquire a vintage Marshall amp and speaker stack as a delightful piece of living room furniture. Oh, joy!

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How to Date when you are Older

Posted on March 23, 2018 by SpookyMrsGreen

How do you get back into the dating scene when you are older? That is a very popular question, due to a change in societal trends and lifestyle preferences.

These days there are a lot of older people who are single and looking for love. Perhaps we feel more entitled to express our true feelings and requirements, or we are more confident in our needs.

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How to Date when you are Older

Some people find that they marry young or settle down at a younger age and have children, only to fall out of love with their partner as they grow older. It is a simple fact that people change, and sometimes people need to have a change in lifestyle. There are others who spend the first half of their lives desperately seeking a partner in their local area, dating colleagues from work, casual friends met in the pub, and people that their own friends and family members try to set them up with. But none of these relationships work out. So where do we look? Who do we turn to for help with dating when we are older?

Nowadays, your first thought might be to try out a new dating site when you are looking for someone. Here you could find new friends, new acquaintances, and maybe even someone to fall in love with and share your life with. It can happen. Dating sites came about because so many people struggled to find others in similar situations that were looking for love and friendship. Sometimes you use a dating site as a means to fill some social space, perhaps a casual fling.

Maybe you need a date for an official event, and you don’t know where else to look. That family wedding is looming, and you might need someone new to distract you from those well-meaning relatives that try and set you up with a person who is totally unsuitable.  Life is full of possibilities, and, I think people have always been prepared to travel and explore in their pursuit of a decent life. Think about the early explorers who set off in their ships to discover America and beyond. They didn’t sit around at home waiting for attention. They went out and found what they were looking for.

Seeking a new experience

Are you looking for a completely new experience, or a new lifestyle? Maybe you have a yearning to travel and explore the world, and your previous romantic partners weren’t interested. Maybe you always wanted to visit a specific country or a distant part of the world, and you simply couldn’t fit it into your lifestyle and commitments.  Do you find that your children are grown older and less dependent, and maybe your current life situation isn’t as fulfilling as it used to be? There are many factors that contribute to making a huge life change, and sometimes you just need the motivation to get started. Maybe you just want to make that change, and you want to go out and explore, just like your ancient ancestors.

Who knows where your family and friends truly originated from? You could follow in their footsteps without even realising it and check out Older-Dating.com.   This is a great idea especially if you have an interest in social history and have been researching your family tree. You could incorporate your search into your need for a new life partner or love interest. It could be just what you need to make those big changes and get away from your current unfulfilling place in life.

Get out there

Some people might feel unsure about dating someone from another country. Indeed, the thought of travelling from one county to another can seem quite daunting. I know, because I have been there. But truthfully, once you set your mind to it, the process can be liberating. If you have spent a large portion of your life working hard, saving money, providing for your family and always being there for other people, now is your chance to take time for you. Get out there, meet those new partners, find new friends and experience new adventures. Dating older people can be a refreshing change, especially when you find someone with a different mindset and different attitudes to those that you have lived with up to now.

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Spring Equinox

Posted on March 21, 2018 by SpookyMrsGreen

Equinox blessings, my friends!

Today marks the Spring Equinox, but I have to say, the weather has been far from spring-like during the past few weeks, as I’m sure you will agree. Nonetheless, we managed to get out by the canal for the first time in ages and have a couple of nice, long walks with our dog this week.

There was an ulterior motive for one of our walks: we wanted to see the huge hole that opened up in the canal late last week. All the water has drained away and now all that remains is the muddy basin, a collection of beached boats, and a huge repair job that will probably take the best part of a year. It is fascinating to see, but not so good to be affected by.

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Photo of Middlewich canal broken with water drained away.

Quiet contemplation this Spring Equinox

I will not be doing anything special for Spring Equinox other than a little time for quiet contemplation. Now is the time for new beginnings, the birth of new projects, and I for one am very excited about what is to come. I cannot say more at present, but let’s say the fortunes of the Green family are turning more favourable at last. And I am in the middle of one of the most stressful times in a person’s life. It will all be worth it in the end, and I continue to practice reiki and meditation in an effort to reduce the stress. I am also making good use of my Naipo Shiatsu massage cushions.

Enjoy fresh, Spring weather

Enjoy the fresh, Spring weather while it lasts, and let us hope that we’ve seen the last of the snow for this season!

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Photo of Wardle Lock at Middlewich canal broken with water drained away.

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Who Pulled the Plug? Middlewich Canal Disappears

Posted on March 19, 2018 by SpookyMrsGreen

It has been an eventful weekend in our little town in Cheshire.

Late on Thursday night, the embankment around an aqueduct fell away, causing the canal to drain over the sides and into the river below. There is now a huge hole in the canal with up to 20 boats stranded, including one that was moored so close to the hole it’s a wonder it didn’t fall in. And our lovely waterway has disappeared, at least in one half of Middlewich.

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It was an interesting school run on Friday afternoon!

Back to school after a stay at Alder Hey Children’s Hospital

Today will mark the return to school for my eldest daughter after her stay in Alder Hey hospital for a rare and serious infection that required emergency surgery. She has been off school for three weeks, and my life has been chaotic at best. I was looking forward to a nice, long walk along the canal with my dog, returning to our regular school run routine. I am seriously in need of some fresh air and exercise! But our usual route runs alongside the now empty canal, and I know that large sections of the path has been fenced off for safety reasons since the incident. I may have to modify my Monday morning walk, after all… and the recovery mission begins for our waterways authorities.

You can read the full story about the Middlewich canal collapse over on The Middlewich Diary, with links to press reports.

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The Storm has Passed – for Now

Posted on March 14, 2018 by SpookyMrsGreen

Spring is finally in the air after our “Beast from the East” that ravaged the UK during the past few weeks.

Today we had heavy rain in the morning, but now the sun is shining, and the air feels fresh. My daffodils are finally able to bloom, and very cheerful they look.

I am desperate to take our family out for a proper country walk, and to visit the seaside, but the weather is simply too horrendous on weekends, and my eldest daughter is off school recovering from her illness.

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The Storm has Passed – for Now

It occurred to me that I hadn’t practised my craft recently. Then I remembered that yes, I did. The whole time I was in hospital with my daughter, I called on reiki healing energy to support and sustain us. I connected with the energies of the trees and grass that I saw outside our hospital windows. And my faith in the angels and the higher entities kept me going when stress and worry had me at breaking point. For now, we are recovering. The storm has passed, and our daughter is recovering well. Now we are preparing for other developments… I will explain later!

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#ToyReview: Bayala Mermaid with Baby Turtle

Posted on March 12, 2018 by SpookyMrsGreen

My daughters absolutely love mermaids. When we received an offer to review a brand-new mermaid toy, we had to accept.

She comes from Bayala and is part of their Meamare underwater paradise collection. Each mermaid comes inside her own portable clam shell, complete with a pet and accessories. Our mermaid came with a baby turtle and a musical instrument. We have a live pet turtle already, so my girls thought that was wonderful!

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#ToyReview: Bayala Mermaid with Baby Turtle

The Bayala Mermaid with Baby Turtle is a beautiful toy with exquisite detailing. Her clam shell is made of durable plastic in a nice, pearly sheen, with glittered accents that gives it a magical feel. The mermaid is colourful and very lifelike, and she has glittered details on her fin and hair. My daughter likes how she has a tiara and ribbon in her hair, and she loves the glittery mermaid tail. She now wants to collect the whole range of toys! I like that the mermaid and her clam shell is portable and suitable to take on holiday or day trips, easy to fit in a handbag and strong enough to withstand heavy handed playtime.

Priced at a very reasonable £14.99, you can purchase the Bayala Mermaid toy from Schleich. I think she is ideal for children who would like a toy that feels more grown-up but still has the tactile and visual qualities that they enjoy. Recommended age range 5+, my daughters are 4 and 7.

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