Got a spot of the January blues? Then I’ve got just the tonic!
Christmas might be over, it might be cold and dark outside and you might have eaten and drunk just a little bit too much, but believe it or not there are plenty of reasons to be cheerful.
10 things to look forward to in 2018
1. The next Disney x Cath Kidston collaboration. 2017 saw Peter Pan and Minnie Mouse woven into Cath Kidston’s signature prints and the sixth collection is due in 2018. We don’t know what and we don’t know when but sign up to their priority email club and you can be among the first to know.
2. Longer days. We spring into spring on Sunday March 25 when the clocks go forward one hour. Bring it on.
3. The possibility of a good night’s sleep. I haven’t had a proper night’s sleep since the arrival of baby number three in February 2017, and if you’ve got a new baby the chances are you haven’t either. But there’s a good chance of it happening in 2018, right? Right? PLEASE say I’m right!
4. A new royal baby. I’m a journalist and there’s a saying in the industry that there’s no such thing as good news, but actually there is. If you like a royal news story because you’re a nosy parker like me prepare to be entertained by wall to wall coverage and picture specials, or if you can’t stand them prepare to be entertained by satire and wit from all the usual panel shows and columnists. It’s a win win.
5. Easter. Especially if you’re a parent, because it means even more chocolate. And you don’t get much better than kids’ chocolate.
6. The royal wedding. The only thing better than a royal baby is a royal wedding, and in case you’ve been on another planet I’m talking about the impending nuptials of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. For the same reasons as the royal baby.
7. The Great British Bake Off. It’s back on Channel 4 this summer and whether you’re into baking or not it’s worth watching for Noel Fielding’s shirts alone.
8. Poldark series 4. It’s set to air in early summer, although the exact date is still to be confirmed. Think Aidan Turner’s torso, breathtaking Cornish landscapes…and more of Aidan Turner’s torso.
9. The new gender pay gap law. Companies with at least 250 employees must reveal differences in pay between men and women at their business from April. No doubt it’ll open a can of worms, but it’s a good can of worms.
10. Boozy cheese. It’s set to be the next big thing, apparently. Watch out for raspberry & prosecco Wensleydale and gin & lemon Cheshire coming to a supermarket near you.
What are you looking forward to in 2018? Is there anything on my list that especially cheers you up? I’d love to know what it is!
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Ahh! There is so much to look forward too this year!
I can’t wait for the new royal baby and the wedding š #bloggersbest
Lighter nights, warmth and Easter are all on the cards. I have a blog conference in May and hol in June so can’t wait!! Thanks for sharing with #bloggersbest xx
It is lovely to reflect on upcoming things to make you happy and exciting for the year ahead. Happy new year to you X #bloggersbest
I am looking forward to seeing my grandchildren in 2018 as I haven’t seen them for 2 years because they live so far away#dreamteam@_karendennis
Oh my gosh, boozy cheese?? Mr Button will be doing cartwheels when he sees this. A fine thing to look forward to for 2018. I’m definitely looking forward to the longer days though. I hate the dark mornings and evenings. Bring back the sunshine! Thanks so much for joining us for the #DreamTeam x
Bring on Easter, longer days and the good old Cornish landscape in Poldark. #TheList
Definitely looking forward to warmer, longer days but we’ve got a big holiday early this year to look forward to – less than four weeks until we’re off to Australia (to visit family) and Malaysia (more family, plus Chinese New Year). Can’t wait! #KCACOLS
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I’m so with you on the sleep! I’ve got a 9 month old so between pregnancy and the newborn stage 2017 was definitely not a good year for me on the sleep front. Everything on this list sounds good to me. #KCACOLS
I cant wait for spring to arrive, it’s my favourite time of year! The boozy cheese sounds interesting will be giving that a try
Thanks for linking up with #KCACOLS hope you can join us again next time!
I’m so looking forward to the Royal Wedding!!! Oh an longer and warmer days – bring it on! #kcacols
I am looking forward to the longer days and boozy cheese sounds amazing! Lol #KCACOLS
How cute is that Kate Kidston print and I can not wait for bake off to start again #FamilyFunLinky
There is so much to look forward to in the new year. I, for one, am looking forward to Spring. The weather in New England has been way too cold for my liking lol! #FamilyFunLinky
I’m looking forward to the royal wedding and I’m not even British, so exciting #KCACOLS
boozy cheese! love it! and yep, cant wait for the baby and the wedding! #KCACOLS
I am not a lover of January at all but if anything is ever going to get me through it I’m thinking that it could be gin and lemon Cheshire cheese! Thanks for linking to #DreamTeam and happy New Year x
At the moment it’s lighter evenings that I can’t wait for. As soon as christmas is over I can’t stand the dark and cold! #familyfunlinky
We’re totally with you on the Disney x Cath Kinston collaboration. My mummy picked up the Peter Pan velvet tote which was gorgeous and loads of the Mickey Mouse stuff for our Disney trip. Sounds like a lot to be looking forward too! #FamilyFunLinky #TwinklyTuesday
So much to look forward to this year
I love Spring, with the longer days and nicer weather 
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Ooo I love a royal wedding and baby! I had my eyes lasered the day before Kate and Wills got married so i wasnt able to watch it properly as i was in too much pain! I’ll make sure I watch this one! #TwinklyTuesday
I’m also very excited about the royal wedding! I can’t wait to see what Megan wears. Plus the arrival of spring is definitely something to look forward to! x #kcacols
I can’t wait for Easter!! Gin cheese is also very exciting. 2018 will see our first foreign family holiday, to say I am excited is an understatement. #twinklytuesdays
You’re quite right, plenty to look forward to – I LOVE that cheese made this list! Personally, I’m looking forward to some brighter days rather than the grey dreariness that feels never ending. Thanks for linking up #twinklytuesday
So much to look forward to this year! My baby (or toddler!) turns two, we are hopefully moving house and we may have one or two holidays planned!
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Woah woah woah boozy cheese!! Thats like two of my favourite things, chuck some chocolate in and it would basically be perfect. Gosh I am so ready for longer and warmer days. Bring on summer 2018 I say! Thanks for joining us at #familyfunlinky
I’m sooo with you on the good night’s sleep! My baby was August 2016 and is STILL an awful sleeper (although to be fair I’ve not had a decent night’s sleep since his brother’s arrival in 2014…). Surely things have got to get better in 2018?!
This all excites me!! Great great great list
Definitely love Bake Off and Noel Fielding really grew on me this year! Move over Paul Hollywood haha! Looking forward to the royal wedding and the royal baby too! Spring seems like forever away at the moment though! I’m trying to book a holiday so hopefully will have that too in the summer! x #kcacols
So many good things. I love a bit of Royal gossip so I’ll be there guessing the name of the baby and the designer of the “dress”! I’m looking forward to lots of family days out and hopefully a holiday! #KCACOLS
So much to look forward too! I am SO excited for the new royal baby. #KCACOLS
Ooooh Poldark! Iām also very excited about the royal bubba and wedding. Iām actually at a party the evening of the wedding so shall be toasting the happy couple.
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I’m with you on the sleep thing. It’s 1.30 and my Little Vampire has woken ready to play!
I wasn’t looking forward to boozy cheese, simply because I didn’t know it was a thing. I’m off to Tesco first thing to scour the cheese aisle till I find some.
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Sleep, GBBO, we just bought a home and moved, did I mention sleep? And best of all, longer days. That brings hope! TY crummy mummy! Inspiring list indeed! #kcacols xoxo
Yes! More GBBO. I love it, though I miss Mel and Sue! #kcacols
Great list! Iām really looking forward to having a year of focusing on me & my health & fitness
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