Daily Snippets 5/02/18 Why does this papercut hurt more than childbirth?
Why is it that small things hurt, yet we can handle hard and painful wounds with apparent ease and fortitude? Why do we handle big things, and decide we are brave, but sometimes the little things cut really really deep and hurt? What am I talking about? Tonight I gave myself a paper cut. It […]
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Watch out for the Highway Rat on DVD
Have you heard of the Highway Rat? If you haven’t, you may want to watch out for him… We are huge fans of the original story by Julia Donaldson, and we love the tale and hearing how the Highway Rat gets away with being bad only for so long before the animals he has terrorized […]
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Getting all the details of a party right…
Planning the details of special celebration for someone can be a lot of work and a fair bit of stress. When you are marking an event such as an anniversary or a big birthday, you want to make every aspect of it perfect and for the guest of honour and all their guests to enjoy […]
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Why I don’t watch Star Wars with people who have never seen it…
Something you may not know about me, is that I am a big Star Wars fan. The original movies were part of my early childhood and I love them, and re-watched them as an adult. I have the original movies and the remastered movies, I have watched the new episodes. I personally don’t rate the […]
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Stuff we love – January 2018
If I told you January has been interesting and I’m rather glad it’s over, I wouldn’t be lying. To be honest, it’s been a tough few weeks. We are just about over it. But enough wallowing. January is done but we have found some things we love that we wanted to share with you. In […]
READ MOREDaily Snippets – #mumlifeglamlife 31/01/18
Seeing yourself mirrored in someone else is rather strange. I’m typing this as I watch my tweenager, who is lying on the sofa opposite me. She’s badly hurt her knee. We don’t know the exact verdict yet as to what exactly is wrong but safe to say it’s very sore, very swollen and we’ve had […]
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Whinniepedia – A Beginners Guide to Caring for Your Horse
*this is a collaborative post* Image by Wendy Corniquet Owning a horse is not for everyone. There’s the investment of time, money and resources as well as the simple practicalities, like the space required and the knowledge and experience to adequately care for such a large, intelligent, emotionally sophisticated creature. However, ask anyone who owns […]
READ MOREDaily Snippet – #mumlifeglamlife 30/01/18
I think it’s fair to say that motherhood is a rollercoaster. Lots of highs and lots of lows, and sometimes you just coast along enjoying the view. I think it’s also fair to say that most mothers love their kids with every thing that is in them, but sometimes they don’t like them. Let me […]
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Perfect flowers for Valentine’s Day? For me, it’s roses…
*this is a collaborative piece* You cannot fail to have noticed that Valentine’s Day is on it’s way. The shops are full of cards and chocolates and ideas for gifts. I don’t tend to be that soppy or romantic, I lean towards being more practical and pragamatic, but the husband is very much a romantic […]
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5 Worst and Best Dog Breeds for Families
*this is a collaborative post, all images are sourced from Pixaby* Choosing the right dog for your family is important, especially if you have young children. Choosing the right dog breed is not only essential for your security, but for the well-being of the dog as well. Different dogs have different temperaments and react differently […]
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