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Just a quick message for those of you who spent this morning on the phone 😭
31/08/2024

Just a quick message for those of you who spent this morning on the phone 😭

Well hello there! It's been a while.Even though I've not been here on the page, I've been busy behind the scenes as alwa...
30/08/2024

Well hello there! It's been a while.

Even though I've not been here on the page, I've been busy behind the scenes as always. Sales continue as normal, and I'm thankful for them. Please do continue to use my online shop, or contact me through WhatsApp or messenger. I'm always around even when you're not hearing me talk rubbish on here! Life just got a bit hectic lately, lots to deal with 😐

Some lovely news though, one of my little book angels has flown back to me. Delighted to have Ashleigh back in the team, and excited to see where her dreams take her this time. If you'd like to take advantage of the join up offer and give selling a go, you'll need to be fast because it ends tomorrow. Fifty squid worth of extra books to start off your own bookshop with πŸ’œπŸ“š bonus!

Hope you're all well, and I'll be back annoying you as normal anytime now 😘
Nicola xx

Helllooooo, I'm still here! Just busy busy and lots of changes to routine. Hope you're all well?I've got a one-off here ...
04/07/2024

Helllooooo, I'm still here! Just busy busy and lots of changes to routine. Hope you're all well?

I've got a one-off here for anyone who wants it. Little.bit of damage to the box during the delivery. (It wouldn't matter to anyone else, but since I know it's there I have to do this). My snap sets are usually Β£5.99, I'm selling this for Β£4 due to the little tear in the pack. Makes absolutely no difference to the gorgeous snap cards, and might be ideal for anyone planning a trip to the zoo this summer, or just for a rainy day activity for days like today.

Gimme a shout if you'd like this set, and I'll get it to you. Nicola xx

What she said......
26/06/2024

What she said......

Today is the last day of the school morning routine for us for a whole summer!! β˜€οΈNo more listing the things I need them...
26/06/2024

Today is the last day of the school morning routine for us for a whole summer!! β˜€οΈ

No more listing the things I need them to do, and then listing it again when I come back and find them in the same position, and then again when I tell them how long it is until the bell. Well, at least until August!

πŸͺ₯If you have a little toothbrush refuser, or reluctant dresser, or picky eater, I have a selection of books that might be helpful to you. There's also an excellent book in the series for potty training. Check out my website or get in touch for more details.

Nicola xx

Grown-ups who belong to school aged children, I have a question for you..... are you knackered? 🀣I'm absolutely jiggered...
22/06/2024

Grown-ups who belong to school aged children, I have a question for you..... are you knackered?

🀣I'm absolutely jiggered. I think the last week's of school EVERYTHING gets squeezed in and there's. Lot of info and events chucked at us. My brain is a very busy place trying to remember all the various things I need to apply or be present at. What about you?

If you know someone who needs a bit of help winding down for any reason, ask me about our mindful range of books. Hopefully there's something that will help you out πŸ’œ (I'm pretty.confodent there will be)

Nicola xx

On World Refugee Day I have to show you the most beautiful book to help you learn about one of the most difficult subjec...
20/06/2024

On World Refugee Day I have to show you the most beautiful book to help you learn about one of the most difficult subjects.

Usborne do this so well. Breaking down the facts and sharing them in an informative, sensitive and helpful way, to answer questions that sometimes stump us, about subjects that can be hard to discuss. I cannot recommend this book highly enough. Compassion shouldn't be something we have to strive for, but unfortunately not everyone thinks like us πŸ’”

Nicola xx

Mood in the hoose! πŸ’™πŸ΄σ §σ ’σ ³σ £σ ΄σ Ώ C'mon Scotland
14/06/2024

Mood in the hoose! πŸ’™πŸ΄σ §σ ’σ ³σ £σ ΄σ Ώ C'mon Scotland

Just me?! πŸ€·πŸ»β€β™€οΈ
13/06/2024

Just me?! πŸ€·πŸ»β€β™€οΈ

Call me a dinosaur, because I LOVE a hug πŸ’™Do you love hugs more than T-Rex's do?                                        ...
12/06/2024

Call me a dinosaur, because I LOVE a hug πŸ’™

Do you love hugs more than T-Rex's do?

A little bright orange friend flew by this morning and stayed for a wee five minutes visit 🧑
11/06/2024

A little bright orange friend flew by this morning and stayed for a wee five minutes visit 🧑

Now, in case you hadn't noticed, I'm Scottish. And summer in Scotland is a very complicated time. There's taps aff Tuesd...
10/06/2024

Now, in case you hadn't noticed, I'm Scottish. And summer in Scotland is a very complicated time. There's taps aff Tuesday. Then there's the days when you happily put your washing out at first light, only to race back to the garden in a hailstorm to save it. And that's after you've been at the park for three hours and the hailstones hurt your sunburn.

There's the fact that while you're all off enjoying the school holidays, a hundred English folk will tell you 'oh, that's soooo early. We're not stopping for ages yet'. We know. We have lived this.

There's that one glorious day when EVERYONE in Scotland fancies a salad. And there's no salad to be had anywhere. What are you supposed to have with your cold meat, grated cheese and chips??? It's madness I tells ye

And don't even get me started on the midges

Anyhoo.... If you've read this far you deserve a treat, and here it is..... this little summer make and do is BRAND NEW and ready to be used during the holidays when you're at your wits end. And not only is it available from me, but I've reduced it to a fiver which is a steal really (RRP Β£6.99).

If you'd like one you know what to do ...

Nicola xx

Do I worry? Yes I do! A lot. Do I need to do this much worrying? Nope. But I can't help myself. So today I decided enoug...
09/06/2024

Do I worry? Yes I do! A lot.

Do I need to do this much worrying? Nope. But I can't help myself. So today I decided enough was enough.

I did a big thing. (For me)

I've not been in a swimming pool for nearly 5 years, and today I thought sod it and put on the new costume and got in with my weans.

Did I worry? Nah, not really. I had a word with myself. And if anyone was looking at me funny it didn't matter cos I had my glasses off and couldny see them 🀣

It's a big deal for me. Not just the being in public in an uncomfortable situation and attire. But there's feet in there. Bare feet! Including mine 😱

If I can do it, you can do whatever it is you've been putting off through fear or worrying or anxiety. Do the thing! (Then come n tell me about it and I'll give you a virtual high five and a pat on the back).

Nicola xx

World Oceans Day 🌊 Wave hello to this bountiful selection I have to offer. If there's anything Pacific you'd like, seas ...
08/06/2024

World Oceans Day 🌊

Wave hello to this bountiful selection I have to offer. If there's anything Pacific you'd like, seas the opportunity to message me and place your order. (I was going to type plaice but I knew that was just going too far with the ole puns - I know my limits)

Nicola xx

Well hello πŸ‘‹πŸ» There's a person behind every small business, and if you didn't know who you've been buying books from.......
08/06/2024

Well hello πŸ‘‹πŸ»

There's a person behind every small business, and if you didn't know who you've been buying books from.....

Surprise! It's me, hi! πŸ’œ

I'd love to see the small business owners show their little mushes this and tell me a story. No pressure though

πŸ“˜I've been selling Usborne books since 2010
πŸ“—I read every day, and I LOVE a chat about books
πŸ“™My background is in childcare and education, and I now meet lots of my past little customers and attendees as they purchase books for their own children πŸ€¦πŸ»β€β™€οΈ I'm old! 🀣

Nicola xx

Last night's vibe 🌈 always puts a smile on my faceHow you all doing today? Tell me your stories, I'm in a listening mood...
06/06/2024

Last night's vibe 🌈 always puts a smile on my face

How you all doing today? Tell me your stories, I'm in a listening mood.

Nicola xx

And will I be correcting this?No, I will not.
05/06/2024

And will I be correcting this?

No, I will not.

Question.....Do you keep a journal? Or have you ever kept a journal?Nicola xx
04/06/2024

Question.....

Do you keep a journal? Or have you ever kept a journal?

Nicola xx

Truth!Night folks x
03/06/2024

Truth!

Night folks x

Any cycling fans? πŸš΄πŸ»β€β™€οΈ It's World Bicycle Day today, and I'm chucking this little treat your way to mark the occasion. ...
03/06/2024

Any cycling fans? πŸš΄πŸ»β€β™€οΈ It's World Bicycle Day today, and I'm chucking this little treat your way to mark the occasion.

Grab a copy from me for Β£6, instead of the usual Β£7.99. you'll find it covers everything from mountain biking and BMX tricks to classic road races and the Tour de France.

It's wheely good

Sorry

If you're currently navigating the end of primary school transition, or the hormonal high jumps, or any of the other fun...
03/06/2024

If you're currently navigating the end of primary school transition, or the hormonal high jumps, or any of the other fun parts of pre-teen life.... may the odds be ever in your favour. But also, a little bit of help in the form of these three guide books. I cannot recommend them highly enough, and they're available from me whenever you need them πŸ’›πŸ’™πŸ§‘

Nicola xx

Question: if you could turn any favourite film into a gorgeous graphic novel, which one would it be?I was beside myself ...
02/06/2024

Question: if you could turn any favourite film into a gorgeous graphic novel, which one would it be?

I was beside myself when I saw this. My favourite Usborne release of all time. Stunning, and perfect, and mine.... OH MY! πŸ’›πŸŒˆ

Almost forgot to tell you it is Dinosaur Day! πŸ¦–Always a popular choice at my parties and events, I don't think I could k...
01/06/2024

Almost forgot to tell you it is Dinosaur Day! πŸ¦–

Always a popular choice at my parties and events, I don't think I could keep count of how many Dino themed bundles I've sold πŸ¦•

Any dinosaur fans in your family? Nicola xx

She's brutal! Enjoy the sun folks x
01/06/2024

She's brutal!

Enjoy the sun folks x

I'm more a wishes on eyelashes, dandelions and stars kinda gal, but the rest is totally me πŸ’œWhat about you?Nicola x     ...
31/05/2024

I'm more a wishes on eyelashes, dandelions and stars kinda gal, but the rest is totally me πŸ’œ

What about you?
Nicola x

There are MANY things I love about books, but this book covers 3 of them straight off....πŸ’›Beautiful inside coversπŸ’™ A gor...
30/05/2024

There are MANY things I love about books, but this book covers 3 of them straight off....
πŸ’›Beautiful inside covers
πŸ’™ A gorgeous or meaningful quote
πŸ’š A map. I LOVE a book with a map

Anyone in agreement on these bookish qualities?

If you love an adventure story, ask me for the first chapter of this brand new offering from Clare Povey. My copies arrived this week before June's official publishing date, and I am hooked 🐠 🌊

[The Wanderdays: Journey To Fantome Island]


World Otter Day 🦦 and my annual reminder to you that in our house we refer to them as nutters and always will.I've looke...
29/05/2024

World Otter Day 🦦 and my annual reminder to you that in our house we refer to them as nutters and always will.

I've looked out my books they appear in, and I'm happy to provide any nutter themed goodies for any nutters you may be looking to buy for πŸ‘ŒπŸ»

Nicola xx

β€οΈπŸ§‘πŸ’›πŸ’šπŸ’™πŸ’œHave a book rainbow, just because I like you πŸ“šπŸŒˆWhat are you currently reading?Nicola xx                          ...
27/05/2024

β€οΈπŸ§‘πŸ’›πŸ’šπŸ’™πŸ’œ

Have a book rainbow, just because I like you πŸ“šπŸŒˆ

What are you currently reading?

Nicola xx

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Let's hear your intros....Hello, my name is George. I was born in the morning and I was in the car. My age is a bit of a...
24/05/2024

Let's hear your intros....

Hello, my name is George. I was born in the morning and I was in the car. My age is a bit of a state. I like to see you soon 😊

Ah, if there's one thing you can count on it's the bank holiday weather! β˜”What's it like where you are? Let me know in t...
24/05/2024

Ah, if there's one thing you can count on it's the bank holiday weather! β˜”

What's it like where you are? Let me know in the comments with your nearest city

Nicola xx

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