Quick and easy mushroom risotto
Mushroom risotto is a quick and easy go-to meal for me, that I make when I want something quick, comforting but also filling. It took a long time to persuade me that mushrooms were not the devils food, and he avoided risotto because it often can be loaded with cream, cheese or butter that he […]
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Nickelodeon Fun at Intu Lakeside
*This is a review post* My kids are big fans of a lot of programs on Nickelodeon from Paw Patrol (yes, we are still fans) Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (my kids don’t believe they were around for my childhood) Dora the Explorer and Spongebob Square Pants are all favorites we have watched and enjoyed. So […]
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I am your friend – a book of hope.
*This is a review post* Mental health awareness is a passion of mine. The book “I am your friend, a book of hope” is a little book that fits into a bag or a pocket and is filled with simple but meaningful quotes and words to encourage and lift someone up. The author, artist, and […]
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Working mum life and being organized.
*This is a collaborative post* I am a working mum. I have been for most of my children’s lives. I have worked full time for an employer, and been self-employed. I currently run a small local charity as well as being a blogger so in reality, I have two jobs as well as managing family […]
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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. This week has been a little rough. […]
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Knitting soothes my soul and keeps my hands busy
*This is a review post. I was kindly sent some craft items to try* I have been knitting for a long time. My mother taught me how to knit when I was very young and I have always found it a gentle and enjoyable hobby. I am left-handed so a lot of what I have […]
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A night in with Popcorn Shed & Valentine’s Day.
*This is a review post. We were kindly sent some popcorn to review* Valentine’s Day is almost upon us. What are your plans? If I said we had no plans other than to eat popcorn and watch a movie, I wouldn’t be joking. We have had rather a tough week, fighting off a rather nasty […]
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Let them play. Play is important in childhood.
Last week, I was hit by a stark reminder of why play for children is so important. We had had a tough two weeks. Busy, lots of the usual routine, but with some added extra things. Mum and Dad working hard on work projects, a new teacher for an activity to get used to. We […]
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Help ease sore throats. Easy honey lemon tea for kids.
This honey lemon tea is an easy way to get kids who have sore throats, coughs and cold bugs to enjoy the helpful properties of honey and lemon. Whilst I am not anti-medication and medical help for illnesses and bugs, I tend to reach for home remedies I know won’t hurt and might help when […]
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My Valentine’s Day Plans with Pati & Coco
*This is a review post. We were kindly sent some treats to try* The husband is out on Valentine’s Day evening. Don’t be shocked. I am not cross. We knew he would be out, it’s a long-standing plan. I have a date with something delicious from Pati & Coco so I am not going to […]
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