Each day as a parent is so different from the last and you never know what kind of day you’re going to get when you’ve got little ones. If fact… scratch that. Each hour as a parent is so different from the last. We live moment to moment trying to make it through, trying toContinue reading “Mental Burn-out”
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Being mum at Christmas…
It’s the most wonderful time of the year… yeah but it’s also the busiest! It’s so true that being a mum to little ones at Christmas is just magical. My eldest is just starting to really understand what Christmas is and all the fun that goes with it. The look on his face every timeContinue reading “Being mum at Christmas…”
For goodness sake… let it burn!
I’ve got this candle. It’s a pillar candle with roses engraved into it all around. It’s very delicate looking and pretty. So I got this candle about 12 years ago, I was out shopping with mum in Laura Ashley and was trying to feel more grown up than I was so I bought this beautifulContinue reading “For goodness sake… let it burn!”
Reasons to get and stay fit…
Everyone has their own motivations for getting fit and keeping fit. (It’s important to remember that you should do it for your own reasons and not for show or for others). So in no particular order… 1. To be healthier. 2. To improve fitness levels. 3. For better mental health. 4. To keep up withContinue reading “Reasons to get and stay fit…”
The highest of highs…
Being a mum definitely has highs and lows. It’s a given that within each day you will go through a rollercoaster of emotions but it’s important to remember to pay attention to those highs. They keep you going through the rest of the day and without realising it they are building the snapshot of preciousContinue reading “The highest of highs…”
Day in, Day out…
It goes without saying that no two days are ever the same, especially with two little darlings. Since the recent lifting of restrictions we’ve tried to get out and about a little more. Whether that’s play dates, trips to the shops or a full on days out we’ve been trying to make up for allContinue reading “Day in, Day out…”
Selfless Self Care
One of my favourite writers, Gretchen Rubin, once wrote about how doing good to others can make you feel good. She also wrote that to do good to others you’ve first got to feel good yourself. Self care is a hot topic in today’s ever changing world and it’s something I’ve been considering a lotContinue reading “Selfless Self Care”
Go read this…
If you haven’t yet seen this then, grab a cuppa and take a look. It’s a fabulous, free, local magazine for women by women. There is loads of interesting content plus inspiration for supporting local businesses. You can also see my ‘Mum-ing in Lockdown’ article on pages 52-53. So proud to be included in thisContinue reading “Go read this…”
The right way…
Do you ever get the feeling you’re doing something the wrong way? Let me re-phrase that… Do you ever get the feeling you’re doing something the right way? Is there a right or wrong way? Is there even a way? Our lives are constantly bombarded with rules, top tips, and guidelines to make sure weContinue reading “The right way…”
What makes you happy?
If you’ve ever really sat down and thought about that question then you’ll probably have realised that it’s not as easy to answer as you might first think. While everyone’s idea of happiness is different, it strikes me that actually the things that bring us real, deep happiness are most likely very similar. As I’veContinue reading “What makes you happy?”
Being Mum, Being Me 