If you are active on social media, and aware of the trends of the year, then you will know that a lot of people are doing what is called “Veganuary” or “Veganjanuary”. Some people have gone from being meat eaters to giving up all animal produce and meat, and some people have transitioned from being […]
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Hello 2019…
We are back. It’s been a while since my last blog post. Our blog has had a bit of a tidy up and revamp, and some bits tweaked, and I am now able to get back to work and share life again. 2019 has landed and it’s been a bit challenging so far, but we […]
READ MOREProtection from ear infections when you go swimming
*we were sent an item to review. Opinions are our own, information sourced from the manufacturer’s site* If you read our blog, you know that we have struggled with ear issues, and ear infections with our small boy, over the past few years. (He has also had grommet inserted via a surgical procedure and sees […]
READ MOREBeating the Christmas Bloat with BioCare…
*Christmas is a time for feasting but you might, like me need help with beating the Christmas bloat and this is a collaborative post with BioCare* We are lucky enough to be off to France for Christmas this year, which means there will be a lot of lovely French food and wine. The French know […]
READ MOREDon’t forget your pets this Christmas. Treats just for them
Don’t forget your pets this Christmas and treat them to something they will enjoy. With all the Christmas fuss and fun, and long lists of things to do, people to plan gifts for, food to be prepared, and fun to be had, it’s easy for our pets to get put to the bottom of the […]
READ MOREIf you love Guinness World Records then this is the game for you.
*This is a review post. We were kindly sent a game to play as a family, but all opinions are our own* The Guinness Book of Records is iconic, and each edition is full of the feats and adventures of people who have broken old records or created new ones. I happen to have a […]
READ MOREFood allergy friendly stocking filler sweet treats from Swizzels
*this is a review post, we were kindly sent items to try, but all opinions are our own* As a mum and wife who deals with family food allergies, I spend a lot of time working around trying to find foods that are safe for my food allergy boy. The husband and the boy both […]
READ MOREMaking chalk paint easy with Grand Illusions
*I was kindly invited to an evening to learn about chalk painting with Grand Illusions but all opinion are my own* I have a little secret. I have always wanted to be able to take some of the older furniture we own (and some of that has been around since we got married, which is […]
READ MOREWhy I gave up meat, and it’s not for the reasons you think…
In January of this year, I gave up meat. Well, actually it was almost February, but for most of January I hadn’t eaten much meat. I caused alarm on Facebook by sharing my new quasi vegetarian status and I have shared a few posts about giving up meat. I have eaten meat occasionally when I […]
READ MOREMaking swimming fun with Zoggs and DC Superheros
*this is a review post, we were kindly sent some items to review and share about but all opinions are my own* Swimming has always been something that I have felt is an important life skill. Before I even had children I knew that I wanted them to learn to swim, as early as possible, […]
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