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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
It was my youngest son's second birthday this week. We had a lovely day (despite the rain), with presents, balloons, grandparents and the constant crazed screeching of party blowers. I don't know if it's the excitement and subsequent comedown, the volume of cake and wine consumed, or the reminder of passing time, but I always... Continue Reading →
