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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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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Managing me time as a working homeschooling Mum.
As a busy mum who works almost full time, I often found me time hard to come by. Now we have added homeschooling into the mix, juggling working, family life, and making sure our son gets the education and input he needs means there isn’t much time for me. I often think we are very […]
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Helping teens take exams in their stride with Mindzest
*This is a review post written by the teen with feedback from me at the end* Mindzest kindly sent me some of their downloadable resources to have a look and see if I found them helpful. I’m in year 8 and I’ve been doing tests/exams since I was 6 years old. Since year 7 the […]
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Blinded by the Light – a feel-good movie
*This is a review post. We were sent a DVD to review* If you are looking for a feel-good movie to watch, then Blinded By the Light might be just up your street. A story of a boy trying to balance the cultural differences he faces with his family and his strict father’s expectations versus […]
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