CRACKED NAILS & SPLIT ENDS
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Real life. Real challenges. Real stories.
Welcome to my Lifestyle Parenting Blog, where I explore topics related to chronic illnesses such as ME/CFS, chronic pain, and fibromyalgia while embracing a passion for yoga, books, and blogging.
My Son Turned 13
Happy Birthday to my son and a very special birthday at that! Thirteen is a milestone.
Just over a week ago my second son, my little man celebrated his 13th Birthday. That means I now have two teenagers - how old does that make me feel.
Puff Pastry Pizza
Puffed Pastry Pizzas are delightful. They have a nice light texture, you can add whatever toppings you feel like, and most of all, they’re so incredibly easy to make with really impressive results.
Best Dog Walk in the Broads
Part of the National Park family, the Broads are a network of rivers and lakes. This beautiful and magical area spans across two counties, Suffolk and Norfolk. The lakes, known as broads, were formed by the flooding of peat workings many years ago, and the Carlton Marshes, a nature reserve based in the heart of the Broads, comprises over 100 acres of grazing marsh, fens and peat pools. It is one of the best dog walks in the Broads.
Our Beagle Escape Artist – Poppy the Little Houdini
Beagle's are a clever breed, stubborn and are known to be escape artists. They are loveable rogues.
Andy's Amazing Adventures Magazine Launch
If you have a child that watches CBeebies, then you will know who Andy is. And, Andy now has his very own magazine: Andy's Amazing Adventure For Little Explorers.
The Beach, Grey Seals, and Muddy Puddles
This is our second year of visiting Horsey Beach to go see the grey seals and their pups. For a few months each year, over the autumn and winter the seals come visit Horsey Beach to breed.
3 Benefits of Sleeping with a Heated Mattress Topper
During the cold months, we like our home to feel as warm and comfortable as possible. You find this easier during the day, but to save costs it is common practice to switch off the heating during the night. Sometimes you can go to bed when it is cold, and often you will wake up during the night sleep cold and uncomfortable. A heated mattress topper can warm up your bed before you go to sleep giving you a more comfortable start to your night and it can keep you warm through the night.
Just one of those day's
Yesterday was one of THOSE day's.
Here there and everywhere, a bit of bad, but mostly good.
Christmas 2015
Christmas so much fun this year! In tradition I leave the bulk of shopping until the last week, thus, I did have a last minute panic - I don't know why I do it to myself, every year I say I am not going to leave it to the last minute, but hey ho without fail I do.
Pre-Christmas Short Break
It's become an annual tradition. Just before the start of the countdown to Christmas, we visit
Jacob Turned 6
I remember the day finding out I was pregnant, it only seems like yesterday, yet here we are years later, celebrating Jacob's 6th Birthday - my baby boy is not a baby anymore, he is not even a toddler, he is now 6.
My Son Stood Against Bullies
Bullying is one of the most horrible things to go through, it can be devastating and it can cause real damage. It is a real problem everywhere.
Due to recent events, and due to my son's braveness and kindness, I am the proudest mum in the world. My son stood against the bullies.
Slowing Down and Rediscovering Traditional Homemaking Skills
Life can get rather hectic when you're juggling work, children and everything that comes with family life! Lately, I've been looking for ways to slow down and enjoy more quality time at home. From baking with the kids to crafting and growing our own vegetables, I'm rediscovering the simple pleasures of traditional homemaking skills.
Halloween 2015
Every year we host a Halloween party in our house. Family and friends all come around and we party.