Happy Cottage Books

13/09/2026

At one of my very favourite markets today and the weather is glorious for the The Barrie Box Farm Shop & Cafe autumn market ❤️❤️❤️

26/03/2026

And another 3 boxes in another room. 📚📚📚

These books come from a nursery sponsored read and a school book fair in a primary school. I can't wait to deliver them and it cost the schools nothing! 😁

Get in touch if you want to know how I could get lots of books into your school without having to touch your budget.

18/03/2026

What a phenomenal amount raised by Cornerstones Nursery! I can't wait to get your books ordered and delivered 🤗

Interested in getting free books for your school or nursery through a sponsored read? Drop me a message - happy to chat.

05/02/2026

📚 Help refresh Airlie Primary School’s library for World Book Day 📚

Airlie Primary School is working to refresh their school library so pupils can enjoy new, up-to-date books in time for World Book Day at the start of March.

I am supporting them in this mission by running an Usborne Community Book Pledge and am reaching out to you in the community for support 💛

📚 Every donation goes directly to books for the children
✨ Usborne will boost every contribution by up to 60% in extra books

That means:
£10 becomes £16 worth of books
£50 becomes £80
£100 becomes £160

⏰ We’re aiming to place the book order mid-February so the books arrive in time for World Book Day.

How you can help?
If you’re a local business, organisation, or individual and would like to support children’s reading, you can contribute here via a secure payment link:

👉 https://pay.sumup.com/b2c/QNPB8HUF

📖 Even a small contribution makes a big difference and I am happy to chat if you have any questions.

Thank you for supporting local children and their love of reading 💛

31/01/2026

Being an Usborne book lady is super fun. Like Vikki I joined for the books but almost 5 years on I am now helping others share the love of books.

Pop-up stalls, markets, parent & baby groups, nurseries, schools, fundraising, online, family and friends, there are so many ways to make a difference in the community and support reading for pleasure when do much is currently focused on the digital world.

I am particularly looking for local Teamies as I have more contacts than me and Haz can manage ❤️

Please get in touch and I can chat through it to make it make sense to you and your circumstances 🥰

✨ All these books and everything you need to start you own business for just £48! ✨

Plus, if you join before midnight on Monday 2nd February you’ll receive five extra books for FREE in your Starter Kit. 🤩

Vikki, pictured here, explains why starting a bookselling business might work for you too...

“I have been doing this for over 10 years now. I did originally join for the books but I gained so much more along the way. If you love books, care about children and want something that fits around real life rather than taking it over, this could be your sign to join.
“The (very heavy) huge pile of actual books in this photo are yours when you join Usborne. And for January only you get 5 extra books on top of the already brilliant Starter Kit. 🤩
“January is always a brilliant time to start and the extra books make it even better.”

What are you waiting for? Join today https://usborne.com/gb/usborne-community-partnerships/join

24/01/2026

Want something that feels like yours again? 💛

⭐You don’t need a big plan.
⭐You don’t need experience.
⭐And you don’t need to know where this is going yet.

Flexible, limitless and something you can fit around real life. The kind of thing where opening that first box of books feels exciting, not scary.

💬 DM me “START” and I’ll talk you through it

16/01/2026

I wanted to record a quick reflection after 2 brilliant days at Usborne Leadership Live, before I get back to the chaos of family life and all that.

Honestly, seeing people in this community is always my favourite part.

Highlights for me:
📌 Sue Pittman’s talk (I always come away with SO much whenever I hear her speak - she’s amazing)
📚 Jenny Pearson treating us to what inspired her books. She's absolutely hilarious and the BEST storyteller
🤖 The AI workshop has really got me thinking how I can use this more wisely in day-to-day life, free up time, and help me achieve those goals I set this weekend

Now to take all this motivation and put it into action 🙌

And if you are in need of a boost yourself and would like some motivation or tips to simplify life - jump in my inbox as I have enough enthusiasm to share ✨❤️

15/01/2026

14/01/2026

Getting to bring home a dedicated and signed book for my children is pretty special 🥰

A real highlight in a fantastic day at Leadership Live, Usborne’s all-partner event.

That cheesy grin says it all. Jenny Pearson is such a fantastic author, and getting to meet her and hear her hilarious stories in person was an absolute treat! ✨

One of those moments that makes me really grateful for what I get to do.

05/01/2026

This really did start as a way to save money on kids’ books.

I joined Usborne on maternity leave with my second, thinking I’d just use the discount for upcoming birthdays and for some books for my little ones. I wasn’t looking for another job — and I definitely didn’t have loads of spare time.

Somehow, it quietly fitted around family life… and here I am over 4 years later, still doing it alongside a full-time council job and two kids.

In the past couple of years, it’s meant Christmas without stress, more yeses to clubs and activities, and the freedom to plan days out without overthinking the cost.

I’m sharing this now because the current starter kit is genuinely a good one — especially if you’re even half curious.
No pressure. No expectations. No Targets. Just great quality books ☺️

Just happy to answer questions honestly 🤍

💬 Message me if you’d like to know how it actually works.