On the JJ Barnes Blog, I share the new life I’m figuring out, and how I hope to support my children as a single mum, because here I go again on my own. My life has changed a lot over the last few weeks. Changes that I haven’t fully processed yet, and changes I’m not […]
On the JJ Barnes Blog, I share the most heartbreaking break-up songs to listen to when your heart is broken. If your heart is broken, and you want to break it more, these are the most heart breaking break up songs I can think of. But feel free to comment with more. Love Of My […]
On the JJ Barnes Blog, I check out research from experts at Bed Kingdom into what some of the most common dreams mean and why. I have a very vivid imagination, and a brain full of far too many thoughts, worries, and ideas. Because of this, I have very vivid dreams and I often remember […]
On the JJ Barnes Blog, I check out advice from the experts at Bulk for what food to include in your healthy breakfast, and why it will help improve your life! I’m not very good at breakfast. When left to my own devices, I generally start the day with coffee, then have some more coffee, […]
On the JJ Barnes Blog, I check out some of the most widely believed sleep myths, and evidence from experts that debunks them! I’ve shared many times about my struggles with sleep, and I have an enduring fascination with how my body can both need something desperately, and yet constantly self saboutage against achieving. Because […]
On the JJ Barnes Blog, I check out research into Britain’s favourite take away, and then get very, very hungry. If you have ever followed me on social media, you’ll know that food is a huge part of my life. I love eating, I love cooking, I love buying food. I plan trips around what […]
On the JJ Barnes Blog, I share my experiences of being creative parents raising creative children, and how we are trying to encourage and support their creative passions. Creative Parents When Jon and I met in November 2014, one of the first things we bonded over was our love of creativity. He is a passionate […]
On the JJ Barnes Blog, I am excited to share my new shop! I am finding beautiful, interesting, and intriguing products that I love, and working with different artists and suppliers to sell them directly through my site. An exciting new chapter in my life!
On the JJ Barnes Blog, I check out advice from experts at Satia about the foods and drinks that will stain your smile, and what I can do to try and keep my teeth pearly white!
On the JJ Barnes Blog, I check out ten tips for how to help children taking the the 11+ exam from education experts. My oldest daughter and step son are in year five, and scary as this feels (they’re growing up so fast!!) it’s time to start thinking about their secondary education. There are some […]
