7th edition: getting ghostly, and Kindle has won me over 👀

Hi everyone! It’s been two weeks since my last newsletter. Apologies for not posting last week—I was away in Devon with my family and decided to fully switch off for a bit.

But I’m back now and ready to jump right back into things!

• Getting ghostly 👻

• Book of the week 📚 (or, maybe not…)

• 4 things that are basically steals 💰

• My post-weekly diary 📅

Has someone forwarded this to you? Subscribe at thedemiedition.com to receive future editions.

Getting ghostly 👻

Have you guys seen the ghost trend going around on TikTok right now?

It was a bit of a last-minute idea for us. We had just gone to a pumpkin patch, which turned out to be a disaster since the field wasn’t open for walking around. As we drove home, I was looking for ways to salvage the day, and then the ghost trend popped up! So, we rushed home, grabbed an old bed sheet, cut it in half, threw on two pairs of glasses, and headed to the woods.

We’re lucky to live right next to a forest, so we didn’t have to go far—it’s literally on our doorstep. That said, we did get a few funny looks as we wandered around dressed as ghosts. But honestly, I’d recommend this to anyone! It hardly costs anything, especially if you already have the items at home. We had such a blast taking the photos, goofing around, and just having a laugh. Isn’t that what it’s all about?

We probably snapped about 500 pictures—no joke! I can’t wait to print them out and add them to a spooky photo frame around the house. 🤣

If you try it out, send me your photos or tag me! Trust me, you won’t regret it

Book of the week 📚

For this week’s Book of the Week, I haven’t actually picked just one! I know, it’s crazy—but since I was away in Devon, I’ve spent the last two weeks reading a completely random selection of books from the Kindle Unlimited app. I just wanted to share that with you all this week!

They’ve got some great deals going on—I’m currently getting it free for 2 months, and after that, it’s £10 a month if you want to continue. I figured, why not give it a try? And honestly, I’m obsessed! Don’t get me wrong, there’s nothing better than holding a physical book and turning the pages, but the Kindle app has been super practical. Having it on my phone means I can read on the go without lugging a book around.

Most of the books I’ve read have been totally random romance novels. I promise I’ll have a specific book recommendation for you next week! But I’ve really enjoyed being able to switch genres whenever I feel like it with the Kindle app—it’s been so fun!

4 things that are basically steals 💰

• 25% on TU: all clothes & accessories. Grab your Xmas PJ’s now 🎄

• My Vitamins currently have 55% off with code “Demi” on their website, this is an amazing deal to top up on their best selling products.

• Hobby Craft are currently offering £5 off when you spend £15 with code HC515. They also have some amazing half price deals on items that can keep the kids entertained for half term.

• Download the Greggs app today and get yourself a free hot drink. I thought I’d mention that to you all since the temperature has dropped, we all deserve a free drink 🤎

My post-weekly diary 🎉 

Another weekly round-up, though this one’s a bit longer since it’s been two weeks!

• Watched Music and Lyrics with Hugh Grant and Drew Barrymore for the first time with Amber, and absolutely loved it! We ended up spending the rest of the evening dancing to “POP! Goes My Heart.” I highly recommend the song—just a warning, it’ll be stuck in your head forever!

• Took a quick trip to Torquay and Paignton to visit some family. If you’re ever in the Torbay area, pop into the Torbay Inn and try their quiz night! We had such a laugh, even though we came last... but hey, we did win lemon sherbet sweets! 🤣🤣

• While I was in Devon, James flew to New York and then Utah for work. His photos were incredible, and he even went on a helicopter ride! 🚁

• I then headed to Exmouth with my family—a place I’ve been visiting my whole life. Gorgeous walks, lovely food, and the best part was spending quality time with them.

• Tried the new Terry’s Chocolate Milk Chocolate and it’s insane! I’m not a fan of the original orange flavor, but this all-milk version is perfect—definitely a 10/10 for me!

• We’ve also been checking out a few places to design our kitchen 👀. It’s not happening just yet, but we’re figuring out costs and options. It’s a big project, but we’re hoping this means we’re on the right track to getting it done! 🤞🏻

• Did a ghost photoshoot! The weather was actually decent for once, so we decided to be silly for an hour and have some fun. 👻👻

• Christmas shopping has officially started!!! I’ll be posting more about Christmas soon, but just a heads-up—some stores are offering discounts already, so take advantage before it’s too late!

Thanks so much for reading to the end, it means a lot! 🙏

What would you like to hear about next week? Just reply to this email and let me know!

_{Disclaimer: nothing in this edition is sponsored. Some links will be affiliate links. Pricing and discounts accurate at the time of writing: Friday 18th October at 4pm BST. We’re not responsible for the content of any third party links.}