GIFTED | I love doing activities and having adventures with my sons and I’m always looking for new things to do with them, particularly things that don’t involve any kind of monstrous soft play or church hall situations…! So I was thrilled when, a few weeks ago (before the drama threw me off kilter!), we... Continue Reading →
Goodbye Summer, hello Autumn
I've written before about how the weather changes my mood, but this year, I'd been dreading the changing seasons even more than usual. I felt the impending September like a lead weight, as the date was set for my first born baby to start school. I've been a stay at home Mum since he was... Continue Reading →
Anxiety and stress situations
As you might've seen on my social media, it wasn't a good end to August for me. A few spots on our 2 year old quickly became a severe rash, lethargy and fever, resulting in a hospital admission. Obviously it was incredibly stressful and scary, and anybody would be anxious in that situation. But chronic... Continue Reading →
Irene’s Ghost – Film Review and Director Q&A
For those of you that follow me on social media, you’ll remember that I had a rare solo evening out a couple of weeks ago to see a new independent film at Broadway, my local cinema and arts centre. I went to see Irene’s Ghost, a feature length documentary following a son’s search to find... Continue Reading →
The pros – and cons – of having a husband
It’s my wedding anniversary next week and we’ve been married 8 – yes, that’s 8! – years already. Time flies when you’re having fun, eh?! Through house moves, children, redundancy, bereavement and endless Netflix boxsets, you’re looking at a lady who’s accumulated a fair amount of information on the strange species that is ‘The Husband.’... Continue Reading →
Guest Post – Five Places I Go To Unwind For My Mental Health
I'm very excited to share a special guest post with you all today from the lovely Hannah Read, the blogger behind Pages, Places and Plates. Hannah, like myself, struggles with her mental health and so understands just how important it is to take some time for yourself. So grab a cup of tea, relax and... Continue Reading →
Overcoming self-improvement scepticism – and my easy ideas for beginners
Self-improvement. It can be quite a divisive topic. Some people believe it’s essential to growth as a human; others think it’s a load of arty farty nonsense perpetuated by self-indulgent millennials. I’m rather ashamed to admit that previously I fell mostly into the second category. Reflecting on it now, I think I felt that way... Continue Reading →
Our Norfolk Adventure: 5 ideas for amazing family days out
And just like that, we’re home from our summer holiday. Since I’m part happily satisfied, part bitterly grumpy that a weeks’ worth of fun has disappeared faster than wine down my throat, I thought I’d try something a little different to normal and relive the fun with a holiday round-up blog post. I know you’ll... Continue Reading →
Exploring Dissident Lines
This afternoon, I dropped eldest at pre-school, put youngest down to bed for his nap and headed into town. (Attention Social Services: Daddy works from home, obviously I don't leave my 2-year-old alone). I didn't manage to sort either of the jobs I'd intended to, so decided today wasn't my day and paid a visit... Continue Reading →
Review: The WellBeing Space
GIFTED | As you may remember if you read my very first couple of blog posts, 2019 is a new chapter for me. It’s all about making changes, being brave, forging a new path. And a focus on self, wellness and goals for the future have been a huge part of that. With that in... Continue Reading →