Mother’s Day, always bittersweet…
When my mother died, for the longest time afterwards I was angry at her. I felt she had abandoned us, left us, not tried hard enough to stay. It took me a long time to come to a place where I wasn’t angry and I forgave her. Mother’s Day for me has always been bittersweet […]
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My Mother’s Day plans…
If you live in the UK, you may know it’s Mother’s Day this weekend. If you have forgotten this is your reminder, go get a card! 😉 We generally keep Mother’s Day low key. There are no extravagant gifts and I am not a fan of lots of fuss, but apparently my children have been […]
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Four tips for helping your child to recover from an illness
One of the biggest struggles to face as a parent is childhood illness. Instead of spiraling into a panic and assuming the worst, it is vital that you take control of the situation. Firstly, you will need to ensure your child receives an accurate diagnosis. Then, you will need to put a suitable treatment plan […]
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Beautiful window boxes with Bay and Box
I am not a big gardener, I struggle to find the time to concentrate on anything more than the basics of keeping our garden looking clean and tidy, although I do love being in the garden. I do however, love window boxes and find those easy to look after and maintain, and to me there […]
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Maintaining Your Family Home So It’s Safe And Secure For The Little Ones
All parents will need to perform some maintenance from time to time to ensure their family homes are safe and secure for the little ones. That is a top priority, and it’s something many people forget or overlook. Considering that, this article will draw your attention towards some of the straightforward jobs that should […]
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Easter doesn’t have to be boring if you have a food allergy, a Moo chocolate giveaway
Easter is coming. I am rather scared at how fast the year is going already, but Easter is on it’s way, and I have started thinking about Easter eggs and treats for the children. I live with two boys with food allergies. My bigger boy, the husband has a cows milk allergy and so does […]
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Trying again
Before I continue with this post I need to ask for a couple of things… I don’t need opinions on my age or that we have two healthy children and I need to just get over it. I don’t need medical or nutritional or any advice on what we need to do or not do […]
READ MOREMy Sunday Photo
Ham House, and the avenue in the snow. Before the storm really kicked in and white everything out. Pretty, cold, and totally unfiltered. Taken with my iPhone.
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Pamper yourself with Olverum bath oil
*I was kindly sent some Olverum bath oil to review but all opinions are my own* I’m a busy working mum, juggling a lot. I seem to spend an awful lot of time running around after everyone else and looking after me comes last. I’m pretty sure a lot, if not most mums, can relate […]
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I’m so grateful for mansplaining about snow days
This post is a rant based on someone mansplaining a snow day to me… If you live in the UK, you are either very aware of the snow and freezing weather we are having or you are right in the middle of it and are snowed in, or struggling with the effects of the snow […]
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