OCD and Me
I have OCD. Obsessive-compulsive disorder. Intrusive thoughts that can take over my whole life at times. I thought I was going crazy. I…
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Meal Planning Monday 17/2/20
Half term! The weather isn’t forecast to be very good (nothing new there!), so we haven’t got any plans to go out, but…
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It’s Not About You; It’s About Me
“It’s just another way to bash mums.” “I’m fed up of being made to feel guilty.” “Some of us couldn’t breastfeed, and this…
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Living Arrows #4
“You are the bows from which your children as living arrows are sent forth” Kahlil Gibran We’ve had a pretty good week this…
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Meal Planning Monday 10/2/20
As I mentioned in last week’s post, we have started weaning Elizabeth. I’ll probably write a separate post about it at some point,…
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Valentines Day Gift Guide
*AD – Features gifted products Valentine’s Day is almost upon us, and many of us are wracking our brains trying to find the…
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Meal Planning Monday 3/2/20
Finally February! It was a very long January and it seemed to be forever until payday, but finally, it arrived! We decided to…
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Meal Planning Monday 27/1/19
It’s looking like another quietish week here. It’s just the normal routine of school, work, and clubs, which is just the way I…
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Why Controlled Crying Is Not For Us
In pretty much every ‘mum’ group that I’m in on Facebook, there are regular debates, conversations and arguments over controlled crying and cry-it-out…
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Things I have Learned #3
This week I actually feel like I have learned loads of stuff. I’ve been listening to a few podcasts, which are my new…
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Living Arrows #3
“You are the bows from which your children as living arrows are sent forth” Kahlil Gibran My photos of the kids this week…
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Meal Planning Monday 20/1/19
For once, I don’t really know what to write here! We had a very normal, straightforward week last week, and as far as…
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Phonics Dominoes |The Ordinary Moments
*features a previously gifted item For Christmas, Ben had a set of phonics dominoes. We hadn’t had a chance to play with them…
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Things I Have Learned #2
From this, it sounds like I watch a lot of TV – and I do, to be honest! While Elizabeth is napping or…
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Top Tips For Keeping Your Flooring Clean
Thanks to the everyday grind, it’s inevitable that your flooring won’t stay clean for long, especially if you come from a busy family…
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Living Arrows #2
“You are the bows from which your children as living arrows are sent forth” Kahlil Gibran A few years ago, I joined in…
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Exploring Craft Beer with Melvin Brewing
Did you know that beer is one of the oldest beverages that humans have ever made? It is thought that to get right…
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Big Brothers | The Ordinary Moments
Last week saw us go back to almost normal after Christmas. The various clubs and activities that the kids go to after school…
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Meal Planning Monday 13/1/20
It’s a nice, straightforward week this week – I think! It’s completely back into a routine, which I am pleased about. Last week…
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Arthritis and Adaptations
*ADVERT – I was recently commissioned by Mobility Plus to give my thoughts on the following topic. Arthritis is something that has touched…
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Things I Have Learned #1
I’ve always loved learning. I get really annoyed with myself if I watch something or read something and don’t know about it –…
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Living Arrows #1
“You are the bows from which your children as living arrows are sent forth” Kahlil Gibran Most years I start off with all…
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A Trip To The Beach |The Ordinary Moments
I can’t take credit for most of these photos – they’re my dad’s! I simply felt too rubbish to get my camera out…
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Meal Planning Monday 6/1/20
Happy new year! 2020, eh? My fifth decade of being alive! Anyway, I’m kind of looking forward to going back to a routine….
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Amazing Investment Ideas For The Future
Being able to make improvements to your financial future is one of the most amazing things you can do. There are a lot…
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