Keeping sane when supermarket shopping with kids
Here’s the thing, supermarket shopping with kids is a form of torture for me. I love my children, but loathe shopping with them. Always have, and still do. When they were tiny and could be take in a pushchair or plopped into the trolley seat and couldn’t talk to ask for things, it was a […]
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FluffyButt Love – for the love of Chickens
*I was very kindly sent a copy of FluffyButt Love to read, but all opinions are my own* I happen to be rather fond of chickens. Sadly, right now, we can’t keep chickens, life just doesn’t allow for that, although it is a long term goal of mine, for one day. I do grab the […]
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Twenty Years – Looks like we made it?
They say that marriage is hard work. Before I got married I didn’t believe that. Twenty years in, I now know it’s true. Today, twenty years ago. We got married. We agreed to do life together. We actually did it twice… I guess I would say that we have grown up. Twenty years. Two qualifications, […]
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My recipe for making turmeric lattes at home
I love turmeric lattes and usually enjoy treating myself to a hot cup from a local cafe when I am out and about in town or shopping. It’s hard to explain why I like it, as an avid coffee drinker, it’s a bit different. Turmeric is a very vibrantly coloured spice that is known for […]
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Push Poppers – strangely addictive
*This is a review post. We were kindly sent some Push Poppers to try* If you are someone who loves bubble wrap and popping it, then you will love Push Poppers. Made of soft silicone and designed in eye catching and bright colours, they are fun to play with and very cathartic and calming without […]
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Zog and The Flying Doctors on DVD
We are big fans of Julia Donaldson and whilst my kids are a little older now, her books are wonderful and her series about Zog the Dragon is perfect for reading or being read to. Zog and the Flying Doctors is a fun and heartwarming story that has been animated and brought to life and […]
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Happy to be getting back on my bike
*This is a collaborative post sharing why I am happy to be getting back on my bike again and some practical things I have to consider to do that safely* It’s taken a long time, several surgeries, a lot of rehabilitation, an exercise bike during lockdown, seeing my family go off for long cycles leaving […]
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No make-up make-up for people who hate wearing it
I don’t like wearing make-up. I am lazy and I wear it when I have to, for special occasions or work events, or when I’m feeling particularly haggard if sleep is lacking, but secretly I hate it. I hate the faff time to apply it required, I hate having to touch it up and make […]
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Al-fresco dining essentials for the summer
*This is a review post. We were kindly sent some items but all opinions are our own. We hope our tips for Al-fresco dining is helpful* Summer is coming and it’s the season for picnics and eating outside and embracing the better weather. I am only a fan of picnics and eating outside if it’s […]
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Choc Face – make chocolate personal
*We were kindly asked to review a product from Choc Face for this post* If you are looking for a really special gift for someone who loves chocolate but you want to personalise it and make it different then Choc Face is where to look. They produce delicious chocolate with images rendered onto the chocolate, […]
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