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. Gin – has made me happy this […]
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Helping teens take exams in their stride with Mindzest
*This is a review post written by the teen with feedback from me at the end* Mindzest kindly sent me some of their downloadable resources to have a look and see if I found them helpful. I’m in year 8 and I’ve been doing tests/exams since I was 6 years old. Since year 7 the […]
READ MOREOur week in photos 19/01/20-25/01/20
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. This week has been a mixed bag. I have been pretty unwell with a migraine that knocked me well and truly […]
READ MOREDate Nights and why we value them.
When I first had my babies or my first baby, someone older than me with a bit more motherhood under her belt told me that whilst being a mum was going to be my main focus for a long while, it was still important to remember I was a wife and that working on our […]
READ MORENew Homeowners Money Saving Guide
*This is a collaborative post* Buying a home is not cheap and for many can end up begin the most expensive purchase of their lives. Saving wherever you can is important no matter your stage in life, but saving all the money you can after buying a new home is a must. So following this […]
READ MOREWeight loss and low carb and how it works for me.
I have shared about weight loss and healthy eating before and what that looks like for me, and when I am trying to eat better and lose a little weight or reboot my eating habits I opt for low carb. I don’t do keto, and personally don’t think it’s a healthy option, but I am […]
READ MOREOur week in photos – too much coffee but no cake…
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. I have been on a bit of a healthy eating kick this week, which has meant NO CAKE or wine. Surprisingly, […]
READ MOREAdding a collagen boost to my day
*This is a review post. I was kindly sent an item to try* I haven’t really made any firm resolutions this year, although self-care and taking care of me, is something I do want to try and focus on. I recently started to try and up my skincare game, and have added some supplements to […]
READ MOREIt can’t be that hard to find a mattress that works.
It can’t be that hard to find a mattress that works, can it? That’s what I said. A month ago when we decided that the current mattress we have really isn’t working for me. We own a popular Ikea mattress. It was recommended by loads of people, and to be fair, it is a pretty […]
READ MOREOur week in photos – Rolling into January
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 are rolling into January, and have had a rather challenging week, but life as usual, does go on. We are […]
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