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Ahhh I remember the days that I used to have a clear desk, be on time for appointments (ok maybe not all of them but definitely better than I am now), I would never forget a birthday or special occasion and I was like a walking phone book as I could memorize phone numbers of … Read more
When you think of Christmasses gone by, what memories spring to mind? Do you reminisce over time spent with family and loved ones, do you smile at the thought of gifts received or special celebrations? For me Christmas has always been about family. Up until the age of 11 my Mum and I lived with … Read more
People who know me well would probably laugh at the title of this post as I am RUBBISH at relaxation!! It’s not that I don’t want to do it, I LOVE to relax, I have enjoyed many a massage, reflexology treatment and I have had two blissful Spa Days but I’m such a busy person … Read more
You may have noticed that I haven’t been posting very much personal stuff recently. There are a couple of reasons for that, one is that Christmas is coming and I have so many great products to tell you about in case you are stuck for ideas and the other is that I just haven’t been … Read more
Mealtimes have always been a pretty stressful affair in our house with the Little Bean’s fussy eating and her younger brothers beginning to follow suit so a little over a month ago I made a stand. I drew up a meal plan for the Beans so that I would know what to cook each night … Read more
Our visit to London last week offered up the perfect opportunity to pay a visit to the #TowerPoppies. From the moment that I saw them online I knew I had to pay them a visit. On the one hand they are beautiful sight to behold but on the other hand it’s so sad to think … Read more
Rather like Supermodels who don’t get out of bed for some ridiculous sum of money, I don’t usually get out of bed before 6.30am if I can help it (since the night feeds stopped) but the lure of a child-free day out in London was just too much temptation for me so my alarm was … Read more
As Curly’s 13th Birthday approached I knew there was only one birthday cake I coud even consider making for him, a Minecraft one! Minecraft is taking over our house, it started with Curly but even Little Bean and Beanie Boy are jumping on the bandwagon now. I had a quick look around on Pinterest for … Read more
No prizes for guessing where this one got his blog name from then! Just look at this little giggler, this is how Curly looked when he came into my life when I met his Daddy. A very cute and cheeky little tike with masses of blonde curly hair, I don’t know where the time goes … Read more