Erin Coull

Hey everyone! Lately, my family has been watching tonnes of movies because we have more time on our hands in the evenings. My sister and I are quite glad about not clock watching, as our early mornings left with lockdown! We really have been making use of Netflix during quarantine by watching a new movie almost every night. I'm sure you also have some extra time on your hands so I hope you enjoy these recommendations. Charlie Wilson's War  This is based on a true story of a Texan congressman (Tom Hanks) who uses his influence to persuade America's secret services and covert operations to help the Afghan rebels against the Soviets. He does this because of the long-term impacts this war will ultimately have on America. This movie, despite the sombre and realistic theme, is hilarious! The jokes and social situations that the congressman and a Houston socialite (Julia Roberts) get themselves into are very funny. Philip Seymour Hoffman also makes an appearance with a very dry se...

¡Hola amigos! (I'm learning Spanish at the moment) I am back with part 2 of the swaps you can do at home to become more eco-conscious. I forgot to say in my last post but the first thing I suggest you do before you buy any of these products, is reuse whatever items you already have. Only buy the alternative eco-friendly products once your current item is broken or used up so you don't produce any unnecessary waste.  That said, if you are looking to replace an item in your home that has been finished, with a more environmentally-friendly product, then look no further! Recyclable gift wrap Unfortunately, wrapping paper that is sparkly, shiny, glossy or crinkly is not recyclable and will end up in a landfill where it will contribute to large amounts of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. This is because the film over the paper that makes it glossy is made of Mylar, which is a plastic film coated in aluminium.  But don't worry, you can still wrap your gifts in colourful pap...

Hello, fellow bookworms! I thought I would make this virtual bookclub a monthly occurrence because I enjoy writing them so much! I love recommending books so other people can experience the joy I feel after finishing a good one. Hopefully, I can read fast enough to keep up with these updates! Heretics Anonymous by Katie Henry This story follows Michael, an atheist who has recently been enrolled at a Catholic school. At first, he hates it, but then he realises that he is not the only person who doesn't fit in. Lucy wants to become a Catholic priest, Eden is a pagan, Avi is Jewish and Max is a Unitarian. Michael quickly becomes acquainted with them in the covert group called Heretics Anonymous. Michael encourages the group to go public by exposing hypocrisies in the school and they gain a lot of support. Unfortunately, Michael goes too far by putting the other Heretics in danger and he must make a choice to help his friends or help himself. This book was hilarious! As someone...