Beautiful prints from Shepherd Illustration.
I often wander into card shops and stationery stores and feel a bit meh, at the selections available. Sometimes it feels like everything on offer is pretty samey and unoriginal. I like cards and prints that are fun, but also that bit different and not just run of the mill. So these beautiful prints and […]
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Dear Tweenager, PLEASE TIDY YOUR ROOM…
My Dear darling daughter, aged not quite 11, yet. I love you, I do. You are very precious to me. You remind me a lot of myself, which is fun, but also a bit scary, but we are learning to figure that one out. There is one thing that is really bothering me and it […]
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Quitting smoking can be easier with Niquitin…
*This is a collaborative post on how to quit smoking. Please consider seeking medical advice before you attempt to stop smoking on what products might work to help you best* Before the husband and I got married in 2001, he asked me to quit smoking. He semi-jokingly said he might not marry me if I […]
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Time To Get All Green Fingered: Top Tips To Make Use Out Of Your Garden
Spring is officially here and with that comes the excitement of getting outdoors. It’s especially important when you have young children to enjoy some fresh air, and the garden is the ideal space to enjoy it. No matter the age of your children, the garden can open up many possibilities to spend quality time as […]
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I am glad I had a mental health breakdown…
So you are reading the title of this post and thinking and possibly even saying “what the…?”. You need to read on to understand what I mean and you will get what I am trying to say. This week is Mental Health Awareness Week, and many of us, who have struggled with mental health issues, […]
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The Importance of Your Cat’s ID Tag
Pet ID tags are not just for dogs, it’s really important to ensure your cat wears them also. You never know when your cat could get lost, so an ID tag will make it much more likely for you cat to find its way back to you. Cats are naturally curious animals and could […]
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Turning tears into smiles with Elastoplast.
I always have a packet of elastoplast handy. As a parent, you know that bumps and scrapes happen, and sometimes there is nothing you can do to stop that. But of course, no matter how it happens, your children look to you to make it all better! A walk to the park can mean a […]
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Subscription boxes…What’s all the fuss?
I see a lot of shares on social media about subscription boxes and I know a lot of people use them, and receive them regularly. There seems to be a subscription box out there for almost every corner of life, from make up, to skin care, to stationery, to making your own clothes, jewelry, cooking […]
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Treats made easy with Tesco & Coeliac Awareness week
I live with a family member who has a diagnosed gluten intolerance. It’s actually called non Coeliac gluten allergy. That family member happens to be the husband and for as long as we have been together, I have tried hard to help him be able to enjoy food despite his gluten allergy. He can feel […]
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Crazy Reasons to Take a Spontaneous Road Trip
Everyone should take a road trip at least once in his or her lifetime. There are some amazing routes across North America and beyond. Follow Route 66 from Illinois to California or track the Pacific Coast Highway to Monterey. All you need is a well-stocked RV and a sense of adventure. If you are the […]
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