Things that have made me happy this week.
Life can be tough, but as my therapist says, there is always something to try and see in a good light. So welcome to Things That Have Made Me Happy this week. Sharing the good things amongst the tough and sometimes hamster wheel slog that life feels like. This week has been hard. I am […]
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Why I don’t hide my spots anymore.
I stopped hiding my spots anymore. I am not beauty guru, by any stretch of the imagination, but I have learned a thing or two about skincare and I think I am finally get a handle on what works for my skin and what doesn’t. One of the things I don’t do anymore is cover […]
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Role Models – inspiring children to face life’s challenges.
*This is a review post. Matthew attended a Role Models course but all opinions are our own* As a parent there are lots of things I am supposed to help my children learn, but as we all know it can be a hard job to get everything right and sometimes it’s useful to pull in […]
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Easy and delicious blueberry sauce
This is the easiest and most delicious blueberry sauce that works for over ice cream, in smoothies bowls, added to plain yoghurt, or over pancakes. It takes about ten minutes to make and even my “doesn’t like anything that resembles a fruit or vegetable” teenager will happily eat this. We use frozen blueberries which you […]
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Bribing reluctant bathers with Funatic Foam
*This is a review post. We were sent some items to share about* Bathtime is supposed to be fun and relaxing for kids. Or at least that’s what the parenting books say. Unfortunately for us, it’s not always the best time of the day. Fortunately, Funatic Foam has saved the day and makes it easier […]
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Pancake day – How do you like your pancakes?
*This is a review post, we were kindly sent items to try* Our family is a huge fan of pancakes and I don’t make them as often as I should or they would like. I am not sure why I don’t make them more often because they are easy to make and we have a […]
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Our week in photos – Teenage bedroom DIY…
Welcome to Our Week in Photos. Our way of sharing our week and what we get up to with our family abroad and grandparents who like to keep up with our life and antics. We have had a very busy and somewhat chaotic week this week, but we have survived. We decided it was finally […]
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Make Instagram what you want it to be.
Ah, Instagram. We love to hate it. My teenager tells me that it’s only for old people and that TikTok is where it’s at now, but I can’t get to grips with sharing videos and coming up with funny content so I can’t be bothered with that. I joined years ago and got sucked into […]
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Things that have made me happy this week
Life can be tough, but as my therapist says, there is always something to try and see in a good light. So welcome to Things That Have Made Me Happy this week. Sharing the good things amongst the tough and sometimes hamster wheel slog that life feels like. Food made me happy this week – […]
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Quick and easy mushroom risotto
Mushroom risotto is a quick and easy go-to meal for me, that I make when I want something quick, comforting but also filling. It took a long time to persuade me that mushrooms were not the devils food, and he avoided risotto because it often can be loaded with cream, cheese or butter that he […]
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Welcome to Cats, Kids, Chaos. We started over 9 years ago, originally as The Mad House of Cats & Babies, in a blur of sleep deprivation. We share family life as we live and see it, and try to keep it real. I write about food allergies, homeschooling, parenting a teenager, product reviews and everything in between. The odd cat post may feauture too. Welcome to the chaos, grab a cup of coffee and join us!