They say that marriage is hard work. Before I got married I didn’t believe that. Twenty years in, I now know it’s true. Today, twenty years ago. We got married. We agreed to do life together. We actually did it twice… I guess I would say that we have grown up. Twenty years. Two qualifications, […]
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Push Poppers – strangely addictive
*This is a review post. We were kindly sent some Push Poppers to try* If you are someone who loves bubble wrap and popping it, then you will love Push Poppers. Made of soft silicone and designed in eye catching and bright colours, they are fun to play with and very cathartic and calming without […]
READ MOREAl-fresco dining essentials for the summer
*This is a review post. We were kindly sent some items but all opinions are our own. We hope our tips for Al-fresco dining is helpful* Summer is coming and it’s the season for picnics and eating outside and embracing the better weather. I am only a fan of picnics and eating outside if it’s […]
READ MORELockdown restrictions ending again? Where we are at.
Lockdown restrictions ending again? Where we, personally at? A year ago, the country was in lockdown. These past few months have felt like a bit of groundhog day. Lockdown ish November, December was a bit of a twilight zone, Christmas was canceled (not that we had any plans), and then lockdown again in January. Now, […]
READ MORELateral Flow tests – how to test for Covid19 at home
As we ride out the storm that is Covid19 we are doing our best to stick to the rules in place to stop the virus spreading and keep ourselves and other people safe. During the last lockdown we shielded our daughter and this time round she’s safely back at school but as part of her […]
READ MOREDigital Easter Egg Hunt 2021 with Learning Resources UK
*This Digital Easter Egg Hunt post is in collaboration with Learning Resources UK* This Easter why not try something different and fun when in real life Easter Egg hunts can’t happen as easily. As a home school family we are big fans of Learning Resources UK and the amazing range of education resources they have […]
READ MOREMascne – tips and tricks to avoid it.
Maskne, mascne, or, as dermatologists call them, acne mechanica are different kinds of skin breakouts caused or triggered by the facemasks we all have to wear at the moment. We all have to wear face masks due to Covid19 so it makes sense that we learn to live with them as best we can. There […]
READ MOREGorgeous pet prints from West & Willow
*We are delighted to be reviewing a gorgeous pet print from West & Willow. All opinions are our own* I am always on the look out for fun things to decorate our home with or to create a quirky feature that is eye catching, and if it involves something cat related then that’s all the […]
READ MOREHow to Spot A Mum – the perfect book
*We were delighted to review How to Spot a Mum for this blog post* This is the perfect gift for Mother’s Day. I’ll say that at the start of this piece of writing. How to Spot a Mum by Donna Amey Batt with lovely illustrations by Aura Lewis This warm and witty celebration of mums […]
READ MORELockdown 3 Diaries – Keep calm and carry on
Lockdown 3 Diary week 3499, or something and we are basically more of the same and keep calm and carry on. Which is, I think what most people are trying to do, and frankly, it’s damn hard and boring but we stick to it. Our last diary was two weeks ago, post Covid test. We […]
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