Candyfloss & Dreams

A blog by a witchy book lover that loves to rant about politics and diet culture

Introducing BookBeat: Audiobook Subscription & FREE Trial

Introducing BookBeat: Audiobook Subscription & FREE Trial

You know how I absolutely love a good story. Reading or listening to them, I will always crave something to really get into. When I read that BookBeat were looking for bloggers to work with them and promote their Audiobook service I jumped at the chance. Sometimes, as a mum, it's hard to find time to read. I try and make time everyday to read a little, sometimes a lot, but if I can't then I make the most of Audiobooks. I've been using BookBeat for a couple of weeks now and I am really ... Read more

Everything, Everything by Nicola Yoon – Book Review

Do you ever see a trailer for a film that's coming out and then you realise it's for a book? Then you just have to read the book. And then as you carry on reading the book you just can't put it down and you have to carry on reading it until it's finished? Yesterday I treated myself to Everything, Everything by Nicola Yoon as I saw a trailer for it on Facebook. I finished it in a few hours because I just had to find out what would happen. It was a fantastic read and I really, really ... Read more

An Open Letter from a C-Section Mother

An Open Letter from a C-Section Mother

Have you seen that screenshot making the rounds on social media? A photographer refusing to take photos of a baby because the mother had a caesarean section. Each to their own, whatever, but saying a c-section isn't birth? Really? It made me angry, as a mother that birthed my daughter through c-section. This is my response. Dear Photographer, I recently read how you view a c-section mother. I'm sure you're just another one of those internet trolls begging for viral ... Read more

Sitting in The Room

Sitting in The Room

I am sitting in a room. It's not too big, most of the time it's actually just the right size for me. It's not a sterile room, there are no tall white walls and fluorescent lights. It's not a threatening room. It's actually a place where I usually feel quite safe. One one wall is a large window. It's a little too high for me to see out of but it lets in lots of natural light. Opposite is a door. It's usually slightly ajar so that I can see what's outside. It's never locked. I can leave ... Read more

Auberge de Cendrillon Review – Disneyland Paris

Auberge de Cendrillon Review – Disneyland Paris

Are you considering dining with the Disney Princesses on your next trip to Disneyland Paris? At Auberge de Cendrillon you will meet three Princesses during your meal. It is the best way to get fantastic interaction with the Princesses. We did last Valentines Day during our family holiday. If you have a Disney Princess mad child then this will be an absolute highlight for the whole family. The sheer joy on my daughters face when she saw the Disney Princess Dancing is a memory that will ... Read more