If your kids aren’t learning to do chores round the house, more fool you…
My kids are almost 10 and 13. We have instituted some rules. They do chores “I AM NOT THE MAID” is something that I have, ahem, yelled, a few times, mostly during the school holidays when I feel like my kids have started to take the presence of their mother, aka the cook, cleaner, provider […]
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Thoughtful gifts for Valentine’s Day for Him.
*We were kindly sent items to review for this post* Valentine’s Day seems to have appeared on my horizon faster than I thought it would. We don’t make a lot of fuss around here but I do like to get some things that the husband likes and to make him feel appreciated amongst the chaos […]
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Creating something special with Secret Projects
*This is a collaborative post with Secret Projects* Secret Projects asked us if we wanted to work on something, we were very excited and keen. We love their bags and other projects that they make and they are working hard to support women, which is something I value. I am always very keen to encourage […]
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A little Swizzles Valentine’s Day love
*This is a review post. I was kindly sent some items review* Valentine’s Day for me is all about fun, quirky, making people smile and not taking it too seriously. Swizzles make that very easy and you can make someone in your life happy with some of their proper and what I call old fashioned […]
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Our week in photos – January is FINALLY over.
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. January is finally over. Anyone else feel like it went on for a long time and is relieved that we are […]
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Easy family meals.Potato bake with goats cheese.
There are few meals that I pull out when I really can’t be bothered to cook, or want to do no-fuss cooking but know that the kids will eat without complaint. Potato bake with goats cheese is one of those. It sounds posh but it’s really not. This version can be made with meat-free bacon […]
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Stuff we loved January 2020. Food and fun
*This blog post contains affiliate links which earn my some income if you click and make a purchase via a link shared here* Welcome to our January 2020 edition of Stuff we Loved. Sharing things, places, food, and useful bits and pieces we think you might like. Please note that some links may be to […]
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Things that have made me happy this week…
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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My date night look…
*This is a review post, I was kindly sent an item to try* I thought I would share a date night look, that works for me. Date nights are important for the husband and I. We like to go out once a month, if we can, to get some time for us, and catch up, […]
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Choosing the right sunglasses or goggles for winter sports.
*this is a collaborative post* Snow is one of the most reflective surfaces when it comes to light, so wearing sunglasses for winter sports is absolutely essential to avoid harmful UV rays, even without direct sunlight. Snow blindness (when bright light reflected from snow affects vision) is a real threat when skiing or snowboarding, particularly […]
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Welcome to Cats, Kids, Chaos. We started over 9 years ago, originally as The Mad House of Cats & Babies, in a blur of sleep deprivation. We share family life as we live and see it, and try to keep it real. I write about food allergies, homeschooling, parenting a teenager, product reviews and everything in between. The odd cat post may feauture too. Welcome to the chaos, grab a cup of coffee and join us!