As I type this, my children are playing happily together (rare nowadays, the tween finds her little brother very annoying and he loves to wind her up, I spend a lot of time being mum referee) and there are sounds of laughter and even the occasional screech of joy. They have litterrally been up stairs, […]
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My Sunday Photo
I was very lucky to have an afternoon off, this weekend, child free and spend time enjoying the amazing collection of art at the Wallace Collection in London. This was one of my favourites. A trip to an art gallery is a rare treat for me…
READ MOREDaily snippets 22/02/18 – just a parenting observation…
It’s rare for me to challenge another parent or to be critical (my policy tends to be “we are all doing our best, unless you are feeding your kid whiskey and crack, or I think you are hurting them, it’s not my job to tell you I’m a better parent than you”) but sometimes I […]
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Dear cystic acne, you suck…
Dear Cystic acne, You’re back. Mysteriously after months and months of absence you are showing your face. I thought I finally may have outgrown you, and that our twenty year plus relationship was finally over. But nope, just when I least expected you, you are back. I suppose I should be greatful that you have […]
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I am not cured…
I had a conversation with someone the other day, about my mental health. We were chatting about anxiety and how it affects people. They commented to me “well, now you are better, you don’t need to say you HAVE anxiety”, they didn’t mean any harm or offense by this, or to be critical, they were […]
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Turn Bad Weather Days into Learning Days with These Fun Tips
Today we have a really helpful guest post from Special Home Educator, with lots of useful tips on how to keep kids busy on a day when you are stuck inside because the weather isn’t playing fair… Spending time outside is not only healthy, it helps children to learn about the natural world. But sometimes […]
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One for the boys – It Really Works Vitamins for strong hair giveaway
I always tease the husband that he needs to look after his healthy head of hair. He’s lucky that he has good hair, and even if he’s going a tiny bit grey, he still manages to look younger, than me, and I am convinced it’s because of his hair. Hair is a funny thing, you […]
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A little skincare treat Balmonds
*This is a partnership post with Balmonds, sharing what works for our family’s skin* I am VERY fussy about what I put on my skin and what we use as a family. When I find a brand I like, and that works for us, we tend to stick to it. I have very sensitive skin […]
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Bookkeeping Tips for Busy Parents
Is bookkeeping at the top of your to do list? Nope, didn’t think so. And you’re not alone. There are many busy parents who run their household finances on a wing and a prayer. Maybe it’s because bookkeeping and accounting sound like very ‘business’ things to do, or maybe it’s because it seems like […]
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Is it just me?
If you live in the UK you are probably recovering from the February half term or you are starting your first day today, depending on where you are in the country. If you have sent your kiddos back to school today, well done for surviving, if you are embarking on half term today, then I […]
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