Harper Lee was a highly successful American novelist, best known for her hugely influential novel: To Kill A Mockingbird. Today, on the anniversary of her death in 2016, we take a look at what made her novel so renowned, and a sneak peek into the life of what would eventually become the author of one of the most widely studied books of our time. Harper Lee - The Beginning Nelle Harper Lee was born in April of 1926, in Alabama. Harper was actually her middle name, chosen by her parents to honour the paediatrician who saved her sister's life, whilst her first name 'Nelle' was her …
Archives for February 2020
Everyday Mindfulness: Top Wellbeing Tips
Life can feel very hectic sometimes, but it is important to find time to pause for thought and enjoy the moment. The mindfulness movement encourages living in the present and taking the time to appreciate the world around you. Here are some tips you can implement in your day-to-day life to help you stay present. Practise Meditation: Meditation is not as daunting an idea as it may seem – it doesn’t mean sitting for hours in silence with only your own thoughts as company. It’s all about getting back in touch with the body and finding the time to create calm and peace even if only for …
Life Lessons: Top 5 tips to the younger generation
As we get older, it should come as no surprise that with the years of experience comes added wisdom. Whether it's or relationship advice or tips on how to improve yourself as a person, there are many life lessons younger people can learn from their elders. We asked some of the older people in our lives, including parents and grandparents to impart some of their wisdom on us, and share their top tips to the younger generation. Here's what they had to say. 1, Live in the moment Nowadays, more and more of us are obsessed with posting our lives on social media. Often, this is harmless …
How to use a Supra C500 Key Safe
In today's post we take a look at the Supra C500 Key Safe and how to install it properly. We've had a few queries regarding our key safes recently, so we thought it would be a good idea to revisit them! If you're on the fence about adding a key safe to your order, read on. If you've already ordered your alarm, but decide you want a key safe, give our friendly team a call and we'll help you out. A key safe stores spare keys inside, and is a convenient way for the house owner and authorised visitors to enter the home. It also eliminates the need to leave keys under doormats, or …
Winter Immunity Boosters: Strengthen Your Immune System
As we get in to the middle of the winter cold and flu season, it's time to give our immune systems a boost to fight against viruses. Here are some of the best ways to strengthen your immunity. Maintain A Balanced Diet Eating a healthy balanced diet is one of the best things you can do to strengthen your immunity. An easy rule to follow is to try and eat a diet containing lots of different brightly coloured fruit and vegetables. This means leafy greens, purples, reds, yellows and oranges! Increase portions of vegetables and fruit high in Vitamin C such as citrus fruits, red bell …
