So, of course, I am the perfect mother. My house is immaculate, and I have life incredibly well organised, my children only ever eat organic, fully home made foods, never any junk food or treats, they do all their homework, we are at the school gate on time, they cheerfully help with chores, sleep beautifully, […]
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Kick starting autumn with SML and a giveaway….
I don’t know about you, but I don’t find the summer break condusive to eating that healthily or resist all the lovely food and drink that tends to come my way, with summer parties, weddings, picnics and all. Also, this summer for me has been particulary challenging because I haven’t been able to exercise at […]
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Warming winter slow-cooked chili
*This post does contain affiliate links that may earn me revenue if you click and make a purchase* Slow-cooked chili is a firm family favourite meal. I love autumn, for many reasons, including the colours as the season changes, and the excuse to pull out warmer, fluffier clothes, and also because it means I can […]
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Scientific Benefits of Having a Pet Cat
Studies have demonstrated that simply watching cat recordings on the web can support a man’s energy and make positive feelings—so it’s nothing unexpected that real feline possession has various advantages. Here are a few. Owning a Cat Is Better For the Environment In case you’re stressed over your carbon footprint, it’s smarter to claim a […]
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Declutter and make a bit of cash, with eBay…
It’s that time of year for me, where I start to get a bit twitchy about getting the house tidy and in order for autumn and winter. I don’t just do spring cleaning, I also like to have a big end of the summer clear and declutter, as well. It helps me feel a bit […]
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100 things to learn before you’re 10
If anyone asked me, at the moment, I would say that this stage of parenting we are going through with a tweenager, rapidly running into actual teenaghood, is the hardest bit we have been through yet. I know that all stages of parenting can be hard and they all have their challenges and at the […]
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Well-being shopping made easy with Chemist4U
I am going to let you in on a little secret. I don’t actually enjoy shopping. I do it because, well, frankly, I have to. I am a busy working mum, and finding time to do the more mundane shopping jobs for my family and I, is often a challenge, so when I can, I […]
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Just for a season, I’m saying no…
*this post is written partly as a cathartic self expressive exercise, and also because I’m rubbish at explaining how I feel in person. I’ve come a long way on this mental health journey of mine, and where as once I would have just kept going until I broke, I now have the ability to recognize better […]
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The domestic chore I hate the most…?
I don’t know about you, but I have a small list things around the house that need doing that I loathe. Everyone has a domestic chore they hate, don’t they? They are things that have to be done, in order to keep the house from either smelling/or becoming less than pleasant to live in. In […]
READ MOREIt’s hard to say goodbye to even the smallest of pets…
Some sad news from our pet’s corner of the Mad House of Cats & Babies. Our smallest furry friend, Scruffy the Hamster, died, last month. He was much loved, even if he was small, grumpy and had a tendency to be slightly smelly despite me cleaning his cage often. He was very comical in his […]
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