The Gibbons House 

Let's explore the pros and cons of insuring your pet, some of the best policy providers and the different types of cover available.

Hey there, TJ here! It's so great to have you visiting the blog. Does your dog only listen to you when they feel like it? Do you feel like they don't respect you? Today's post has 10 tips to improve your relationship with your dog while maintaining (or improving) your role as top dog. Why? Because a stronger bond between the two of you will result in better behaviour and easier training on their part, producing a better family pet and reducing your stress levels. I rescued a

We are often too "different" to be considered part of the typical population, yet many of us are not "different" enough

It's Christmas! Well, almost! I was wracking my brain for a Christmas-themed blog post I could write when the other day at work, I struck up a conversation with a carer from Poland. He shared with me a delightful tradition they follow during the holiday season, and I was instantly captivated by how another culture celebrates this famous holiday. It sparked my curiosity, and I wanted to learn more! So, I embarked on a true hyperfocus journey through Google, diving deep into th

In this post, we’re going to explore what the Spoon Theory is, how it works, and what it means for those of us with chronic illnesses

The Thursday just gone was my mother’s birthday, and to celebrate her, I thought I would dedicate this week’s blog post to her

Let’s explore the benefits of nature and discover various ways you can engage with it to reap those rewards.

Christmas is joyful, but it can be stressful or lonely. Here are 10 tips to making it through Christmas with a neurodivergent brain!

It's damp, grey and gloomy. And quite frankly, so is my mood! Here are 10 ways we can make ourselves feel better when feeling gloomy.

I’m excited to share my journey with you through the eyes of Heathkona Balari, my Viking persona.

Emerging studies suggest there might be connections between neurodivergent conditions and hypermobility.

I’ve acquired a few ‘tools’ that make my life so much easier. Im going to share them with you!

Within the space of a year, Anayah tore both ACLs. Its been stressful and scary but in sharing our journey, maybe yours will be less so.

Learn how to take spooky photos of your pets in a DIY Halloween Photo shoot at home!

Take a nosy through 5 of my favourite travel photos and read about the story behind them.

Living with a neurodivergent brain can be challenging, and I wasn't diagnosed until my uni years. This is my story.

Hello! TJ here. Welcome to The Gibbons House, It's great to see you. If you are returning, hey again! My life is pretty hectic, and it doesn’t matter if it’s a weekday or a weekend—the routine is mostly the same, except for the middle part! In The Gibbons House, there’s me, Anayah, my German Shepherd cross Husky rescue, and my four rabbits: Cosmo (a mini rex), Artemis and Eclipse (Giant Continental cross Lionhead), and Caspian (a lop of some kind). My partner is also a part o

I never planned on having even one rabbit, let alone four, but here we are. I guess I’m the "crazy bunny lady" now.

I have travelled numerous times with my German Shepherd/ Siberian Husky cross, Anayah, and it's safe to say I've learned a thing or two about van travel with a dog. So, here are 10 tips for travelling with your dog(s) in a van that I have learnt from experience. At the end there is a free, downloadable checklist for travelling with your dog!

Living with any type of chronic pain condition is challenging. You didn't sign up for the pain, fatigue and restrictions it puts on your life. Though it is impossible to eliminate the symptoms, there are ways that might help reduce them and allow you to get the most out of your life. These are 10 chronic pain relief tips that have helped me. Hey, I'm TJ, and I have Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder. If you are new to the blog, welcome, if you have been here before, it's good to