Suddenly homeschooling? It is a strange strange time. Life in the UK and the world has changed dramatically and for a period of time. Coronavirus has broken through and disrupted all of our lives and for the next few weeks and months, people are facing many challenges as we hopefully getting on top of what’s […]
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What should you pack in your hospital bag?
This is a collaborative post where we are delighted to be working with Natural Birthing Company about What should you pack in your hospital bag? By Founder of Natural Birthing Company Jane Mason. I would recommend preparing your hospital bag a few weeks before delivery date, perhaps 2-4 depending on how organised you are! There […]
READ MOREThink of others & wash your hands
Think of others & wash your hands? I have resolved not to talk a lot about Coronavirus here on the blog, and whilst I have been fairly vocal about it on my Twitter account and my personal Facebook, I have chosen to not talk that much here or on our other social media. I am […]
READ MOREThings that 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 tough, and we […]
READ MOREA day in the life of the teen in the house
A day in the life of the teen… The teen, who I will cheerfully admit has far better fashion sense than me and a much more interesting social life, and it has to be said, better school dinners too, asked if she could share a day in the life of the teen in the house. […]
READ MOREOur week in photos – hipster lattes part two…
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 an interesting week. The teen finally got her diagnosis of asthma, which we had been expecting but was […]
READ MOREThey don’t tell you about this in the parenting books.
I often say “they don’t tell you about this in the parenting books”. I think this is probably my motherhood quote and what sums up my parenting journey so far. It’s hard when you realize no matter hard you try, that you can’t always protect your kids. That sometimes you will get things wrong or […]
READ MOREThings 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. Another toughish week, but I think it’s […]
READ MORESmiggle Express yourself and #justbeyou
*This is a collaborative post with Smiggle* We are big Smiggle fans in our family. The kids love to be able to go and spend their pocket money in-store, and will always try and persuade me to let them visit when we are in town and near our local store. I have to admit I […]
READ MOREOur week in photos 29/02/20 – hipster lattes
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 an interesting week. We have recovered from our mad DIY spurt of activity and the teenager’s bedroom looks […]
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