As Christmas approaches, I’m counting down the days until it arrives – and now that we know we’ll be spending it at home is even more thrilling! Before then though, we have several exciting plans and special occasions coming up: Mia will turn eight years old in early December and we are staying in Bluestone […]
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Parenting can be one of the toughest jobs out there; your needs often take second place to those of your children. Exercise and parenting seem to go together like oil and water; many parents find it almost impossible to fit regular physical activity into their schedule; but here are three easy tips that should help […]
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Life has been very busy in recent weeks for me; between working a lot and trying to organize everything for Christmas, as well as trying to enjoy every minute of a much-deserved break with my partner and I last weekend, which was amazing and something we have done every year since for at least four […]
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Today I decided to tell my partner to take Freddie out with him. Freddie was so excited, giving me a kiss goodbye and waving his hands as he left with his father and saying ‘ta-ta’ as they left the door together. Only little does he realize I needed five minutes for myself; just five moments […]
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Did you know this week is Big Energy Saving Week? Research shows that millions of households have failed to switch energy providers for six years, at an estimated cost of PS1,500 each! As the mother of three small children myself, these figures have shook me, and unfortunately we’re one of them; but think of all […]
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My eldest, Mia, has an undying love of teddies that fills her bed, making bed-making a constant task! However, it’s wonderful that Mia finds comfort and joy from them; in particular two main ones were given by Aunt Trina when she first arrived as my nephew at two years old; these have both become an […]
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One of my favorite pastimes is shopping to buy gifts for people I care deeply about, like Mother’s Day is quickly approaching and I was given vouchers from B&M stores to spend. My first thought was making a hamper with something inside. In previous years I made one for both Mother-in-law and Nain for Mother’s […]
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Parenting can be an immense challenge; no day is ever exactly alike. From tantrums and tears, to smiles and cuddles – parenthood can be hard but worth the struggle! However, as much as we all adore our children, parents need some time alone – whether that be shopping alone, cinema dates with friends, or simply […]
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Still to this day I am absolutely overjoyed at having our son join our little family. After having two girls first and secondly expecting no son at all in future, it really has completed our little family. There’s just something incredible about little boys; their bond with their sisters is remarkable and just their cuteness […]
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Since January I’ve found myself sitting down each evening or when Freddie is napping during the day to focus on my blog and ask the same question: Will I ever stop blogging?” To be completely honest with myself, blogging has become such an integral part of my life that it is hard for me to […]
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