Happy Halloween! It’s a day my son has been waiting for for a long time, and he’s even declared today the best day of his life – and the party hasn’t…
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October 2014
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There are fairy lights, there are Christmas lights, and then there are Blackpool illuminations. The lights that brighten up this Lancashire town each autumn are seen by thousands, and are a…
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I know kale is a superfood but I think this gorgeous little ornamental kale is such a beautiful colour for the autumn. Good enough to eat! FacebookTwitterGoogle+PinterestemailTumblrStumbleUpon…
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It’s 7.55, I’m getting ready to leave for school and I call my son to come and put on his shoes. “But I’m busy, mum!” he says. I go into the…
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We’ve bought a caravan. It’s a four-berth tourer, for those in the know, complete with orange and green upholstery, folding bunk beds, and a shower. Never has such a statement caused…
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I’ve spent a lot of my spare time this week looking at fabrics and interior ideas, and have studied many a crocheted blanket or cushion along the way. So here’s a…
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One of the best things about the weather getting colder is being able to wrap up my baby gal in some of the cutest, snuggliest tights. Little baby tights just have…
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Autumn at the zoo. You can just about see my little boy’s face reflected in the glass. FacebookTwitterGoogle+PinterestemailTumblrStumbleUpon…
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I don’t get to go on many nights out these days, as like any parent knows, when you’ve got children it becomes a major operation. You’ve got to get the kids…
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There’s a vampire costume hanging on my son’s wardrobe door. A can of white hairspray is lined up on his chest of drawers with a mirror set up beside it. There’s…
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I’m just getting back into running after a bit of a break. Ok, so when I say a bit, I mean probably about six years if I’m being honest. We’re going…