Graphic novels led the way when it came to my book choices for the month of May lovelies! Not normally a genre I would go for, I found myself delving into them hard and I loved every single one I read! Now, as I share them today, I hope you can love them as much as I did! Find what I read here!
The options that are TVs dropped during May were intense, fun and exciting to say the least! Many of them I found myself binge watching from start to finish in just one day! The five mentioned in this post are definitely ones you should add to your viewings ASAP lovelies if you haven’t seen them. Find out what my top shows were right here!
May was a month that truly delivered some of the best things to have ever happened to me in a very long time! From new connections to products that have changed my life, I have gathered my top moments and pieces from the month to share with you all! Find out what they are and why I loved them so much right here!
Summer is here and that means a trip to your local library or book shop is a must! On my display at Hertford Library, I have selected a number of summery reads that are perfect for reading whether on a picnic or by the pool! Find out what I have chosen for you all this May, out on display in Hertford, right here!
It’s time to discover the newest foods that I have introduced into my diet in the last month, in hopes to beat a little bit more of my ED! Of course, it had to feature a lovely jam, however, there were a whole host of beautifully tasting finds to go alongside it. Find out all about them and where to find them here!
Free magazines, a binge worthy new TV show and many special moments had with my mum. These are just a few of my favourite things from the month of May! Plus, a whole lot more that made May 2024 a month that I will never forget. Find out what made the list here!
May. Oh May. What a random but sunny month you were! I had a few personal things happen this month, which were very emotional. Yet, they definitely made me reflect on the good things in life.
Including these May 2023 monthly favourites…
My Favourite Book: Chinglish by Sue Cheung - I stumbled across this book in my local library and loved it. Completely different from what I was expecting, it hooked me on and I read it within two days. Honestly I just couldn’t put it down!
My Favourite TV Show/Film: Absolutely Dyer: Danny and Dani Do Italy - I saw this advertised in a TV magazine, yet I wasn’t sure what to expect. I loved it! Every evening, I made it my nightly watch and now I need more episodes. Both Dyer’s are hilarious, making it a soothing watch for the soul.
My Favourite Food Find: Two Chicks Egg Whites - I used to have these a lot and make fluffy omelettes with them. However, after I stopped eating them, I got scared to have them. This last month, I brought some and tried them in a new way. Scrambled with potatoes, covered in ketchup. The perfect breakfast for dinner or any time of the day really dish.
My Favourite Beauty Item: Aldi Coconut and Shea Butter Body Wash - Aldi do some amazing beauty products and this new body wash is one of them. It’s a dupe of a well-known brand, but has such a great smell that I personally think it is better. Anything coconut I am a sucker for! It’s like a holiday in a bottle!
My Favourite Podcast: Live Laugh Love by Ladbaby Podcast - My mum is obsessed with Ladbaby and his wife, so when we heard they were starting a podcast, I was very excited! Honest and open in lots of ways, they bring humour and comedy on a Thursday that truly makes me smile.
My Favourite Experience: Eurovision - Okay, so I didn’t go to the Eurovision Song Contest, but I bloody loved all of the build up, coverage and actual show. It is pure cheese and innocence. It’s a place where freedom flows in all forms. What honestly could be better than that? Plus, I even stayed awake for mostly all of it!
What did you love during the month of May? Let me know!
Joey X
May was a month to try and bring new things I once loved or enjoyed again. I made a huge change in the morning with my breakfast, as I don’t measure my milk with my cereal anymore. A scary element that I hope to continue.
There was also a few changes at dinner, which I thought I would share with you all…
Monday: Asda 25p Stuffing, Sweet Potato Slices, Asparagus and Lighter Than Light Aldi Mayonnaise - Nothing new here at the moment lovelies.
Tuesday: Homemade Vegetable Shepherds Pie with White or Red Cabbage and Aldi Reduced Sugar and Salt Ketchup - Not a big change this month, however, I have been changing up what is going into the pie. Right now, I am obsessed with loads of sweetcorn being in it. I have also added steamed cabbage, either crunch white or red, to the top and ketchup as well. It’s a soothing dish.
Wednesday: New York Bakery Plain Bagel with Rowse Set Honey, Apple and Haribo Sweets - No changes have happened on this night lovelies, apart from the fact that I have returned back to Rowse’s Set Honey, which is the best of the best if I do say so.
Thursday: Roasted Cauliflower, Raw Carrots Chips and Sugarsnap Peas with Lighter Than Light Aldi Mayonnaise - Last month, I was roasting these in a bag with spices. Yet, I was finding that the spices were too strong on my stomach and upsetting them a lot. So, we decided to roast the cauliflower and peas in plain bags, which I add the chopped carrot chips to once done cooking. I then top and rub in the mayonnaise, getting a rich topping on the cauliflower, which is superb.
Friday: New York Bakery Cinnamon and Raisin Bagel with Aldi Apricot Conserve, Apple and a Biscuit - Nothing new on this day at the moment.
Saturday: Microwaved Irish Porridge with Honey - I was finding that I was taking a long time making my porridge on the stove, so I decided to try it in the microwave. Honestly, it has changed everything! Quicker, with less waste and spills, it makes the perfectly textured porridge for me. Irish porridge is great as a breakfast for dinner dish.
Sunday: Steamed Potato Slices with Two Chicks Egg Whites Scrambled and Aldi Reduced Sugar and Salt Ketchup - Okay, so this is an entirely different meal from last month. My dad always loved eggs with potato slices fried, whilst I was a scrambled eggs person. Steaming the potatoes makes them soft and tasting like a hash brown, whilst the eggs whites scrambled are light and fluffy to eat. I too this with absolutely loads of ketchup. I mean loads!
As always, this is a plan that I don’t think or feel you should copy. I just like to write it down to see the progress and changes I may have made, which make me happy. What have you all been enjoying this month lovelies? Is the summer sunshine leading to a few BBQ changes? Let me know!
Joey X