Windy Walks {The Ordinary Moments}
Uitwaaien (v. ) to take a break to clear one’s head; lit. “to walk in the wind” Sometimes, after a busy Christmas and…
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Just Add Water
Just add water. I really wish I could remember who said those three magic words to me, back when I was a new…
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Hello, It’s Been A While
When I first started this blog, I blogged pretty much every day without fail. I would always have something to write about, something…
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Why Does Society Have Such A Fucked Up View Of Breastfeeding?
“Breastfeeding a two year old is weird”. Yep, that’s a comment I received quite recently, along with some other rather rude comments. While…
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6 Things You Don’t Want To Say To A Breastfeeding Mum
I’ve now been breastfeeding Elizabeth for almost two years, and we have been so lucky that we have had a smooth time with…
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Look After Yourself With These Health and Wellness Hacks
Taking care of yourself is something that you need to keep on top of when it comes to improving your life. Try to…
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Love Letters To My (Not So) Little Boy
Every night, before I go to sleep, I do what most parents do and sneak into the boy’s rooms to check they’re ok,…
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Why I Will Stay By Her Side While She Sleeps
There are some days when I can’t wait for bedtime just to have some time where I don’t have a child demanding my…
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Desperation Tactics: Why MLM’s Recruitment Strategies Are Gross
Go to your local Facebook selling site and glance through the listings. If you are really lucky, it will be run by a…
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Why MLM’s Are Bad News For Women
I hate MLM’s. I’m pretty vocal about it. I wrote a post about it a while back and it is consistently one of…
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Siblings Snapshot January 2021
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
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!
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
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!
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
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
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
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
“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
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
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
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
“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’
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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