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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 –…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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2020: Our First Halloween

Posted on November 1, 2020November 1, 2020 by Rachel

We’ve never really celebrated Halloween. In fact, I’d go as far as saying I really disliked it. It seemed a pointless ‘celebration’, one…

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Why The Language We Use To Talk About Mental Health Matters

Posted on October 20, 2020October 20, 2020 by Rachel

Mental health. It isn’t something I have talked about all that much on here but my own battles with mental health are something…

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No Ifs, No Buts

Posted on October 8, 2020October 10, 2020 by Rachel

“I support breastfeeding if they do it in private” “I’m all for breastfeeding if they do it discreetly with a cover” “I am…

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Why We Need People Like Chrissy Teigen To Talk About Miscarriage

Posted on October 4, 2020October 4, 2020 by Rachel

If you follow the news, you probably read the hearbreaking news that Chrissy Teigan and her husband John Legend lost their baby in…

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Baa Baa Mask Sheep

Posted on September 15, 2020October 10, 2020 by Rachel

I’m a sheep. Apparently. I’m a sheep because I wear a face mask. I’ve worn a face mask since I started venturing out…

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Screen Time Woes How to Peel Your Kids Off Their Phones

Posted on August 18, 2020August 18, 2020 by Rachel

If being locked up at home takes a toll on us adults, imagine how hard it must be for kids, who are used…

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Let Me Hold You A Little Longer

Posted on July 11, 2020July 11, 2020 by Rachel

“Can I sleep in your bed tonight, mum?’ asks a little voice. It might be Ben. It might be Alex. It might be…

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F**k Off With Your ‘Be Kind’

Posted on June 21, 2020June 21, 2020 by Rachel

Be Kind. It’s a good thing, right? I mean, we should all strive to be kind as far as possible – going that…

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A Lockdown Walk In The Park

Posted on May 24, 2020May 24, 2020 by Rachel

It feels like it’s been ages since I have written a post like this. It probably has been. In between work and homeschooling…

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Get Outdoors! How Playing Outside Can Be Beneficial

Posted on March 15, 2020March 15, 2020 by Rachel

*AD – Sponsored links A recent study in the UK found that the time children spend outside today is only half of what…

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OCD and Me

Posted on February 17, 2020February 17, 2020 by Rachel

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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It’s Not About You; It’s About Me

Posted on February 15, 2020February 15, 2020 by Rachel

“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

Posted on February 10, 2020February 10, 2020 by Rachel

“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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Why Controlled Crying Is Not For Us

Posted on January 23, 2020January 18, 2020 by Rachel

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

Posted on January 22, 2020January 22, 2020 by Rachel

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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Phonics Dominoes |The Ordinary Moments

Posted on January 18, 2020January 18, 2020 by Rachel

*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

Posted on January 15, 2020January 14, 2020 by Rachel

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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Living Arrows #2

Posted on January 13, 2020January 12, 2020 by Rachel

“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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Big Brothers | The Ordinary Moments

Posted on January 12, 2020January 12, 2020 by Rachel

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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