Meal Planning Monday 1/2/21

Posted on January 31, 2021January 31, 2021 by Rachel

There is something a bit satisfying about starting a new month on a Monday, isn’t there? Well, we have made it through the…

The First Couple Of Weeks |Lockdown Learning 2021

Posted on January 25, 2021January 25, 2021 by Rachel

Remember last year, when we all naively thought that the first lockdown would be the first and last? Hahaha! Well, as it appears…

Siblings Snapshot January 2021

Posted on January 24, 2021January 24, 2021 by Rachel

At the end of last year – which was actually less than a month ago but it seems like forever ago now –…

Meal Planning Monday 25/1/21

Posted on January 24, 2021January 24, 2021 by Rachel

Another week and still no sign of a let up in lockdown. I feel a bit robbed this week – it feels like…

The Adventures of Paddington | Review & Giveaway

Posted on January 14, 2021January 14, 2021 by Rachel

*AD – Gifted Lockdown has seen us trying to juggle homeschooling three children with looking after a toddler who is into absolutely everything,…

STEM Toys from Clementoni

Posted on January 11, 2021January 11, 2021 by Rachel

*AD – Gifted. Contains affilialate links. Well, here we are again back to the homeschooling malarky! While our kid’s schools are absolutely brilliant…

Meal Planning Monday 11/01/21

Posted on January 11, 2021January 11, 2021 by Rachel

Well, it hs been a while, hasn’t it? With Christmas, lockdowns, school closures, homeschooling, work, making prints for my new Etsy business (Prints…

2020: A Year We Won’t Forget In A Hurry

Posted on December 31, 2020December 31, 2020 by Rachel

We have less than 48 hours (at the time of writing) left of 2020 – and all I can say is ‘thank fuck…

Who Books A Wedding In The Middle Of A Pandemic? US!

Posted on December 28, 2020December 28, 2020 by Rachel

Yep. After almost 18 years together, a 12 year-long engagement, four kids and a move from England to Wales, Graham and I have…

Top Tips For Choosing Art For Your Home

Posted on December 27, 2020December 27, 2020 by Rachel

Unless you are an art curator, gallery owner, or an artist, buying art can be a little daunting. Galleries can feel intimidating and confusing to beginners. You might be worried about choosing the right colours or the right size for your…

Fat Mum or Fit Mum? F**k off!

Posted on December 6, 2020December 10, 2020 by Rachel

I’m a fat mum. I’ve always been a fat mum. I’m also a bloody brilliant mum. Most of the time, anyway. So, when…

Christmas Gift Guide 2020

Posted on December 6, 2020December 6, 2020 by Rachel

*Contains gifted products and Amazon affiliate links Well. 2020. It’s been an…’interesting’ one, hasn’t it? I, like many people, am looking forward to…

Household Insurance – Which Do You Need Next Year?

Posted on November 27, 2020December 2, 2020 by Rachel

2020 has been a year that has hit home finances hard. Workers have had hours cut, or not been able to go into…

Meal Planning Monday 23/11/20

Posted on November 22, 2020November 22, 2020 by Rachel

I’m trying to get my head around the fact that this time next month it will be just a couple of days before…

Family Games Fun with Spin Master |Review

Posted on November 22, 2020November 22, 2020 by Rachel

*AD – We were sent these Spin Master Games for free for the purpose of this post. All thoughts and opinions are our…

Slow Cooker Orange Hot Chocolate

Posted on November 21, 2020November 21, 2020 by Rachel

This indulgent and rich slow cooker orange hot chocolate is perfect for a cold winter’s day. Pop it on before you go out…

Homemade Gingerbread Playdough

Posted on November 16, 2020November 16, 2020 by Rachel

*The post ‘Homemade Gingerbread Playdough’ may contain affiliate links I’ve made homemade gingerbread playdough a few times for the boys over the years,…