Something wonderful happened a few weeks ago – I won a blogging award! It was a total surprise and such a lovely one when I found out I’d been named as…
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At what I see is a crossroads in my life I’m constantly looking for answers to what might help me piece myself back together. It’s like when Roger died, my future…
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My longest day of the year tradition now appears to be to swim in the cold, cold waters of Ilkley Lido. I did it last year so kind of felt I’d…
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There are spa days, and then there are super luxurious spa days in five star surroundings with decor to die for, making you feel like you haven’t just had a day…
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In my five or so years of blogging I have never had such a long break as I’ve just had. I haven’t posted for a month, I have neglected this space…
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If you follow my blog on Facebook then you might, just might remember hearing me mention something about some blog awards being open for nominations. You might, just might have given…
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As we move into autumn there are obvious changes happening, like the leaves turning red and falling from the trees, the weather getting a little bit crisper (though staying lovely and…
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When I was found out I was nominated in this year’s MAD Blog Awards, my husband Roger was so pleased and proud of me, but let’s not forget he was a)…
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Trying to help children learn is always so much easier when there is an element of play involved – and when you add in drawing and a bit of competition, it’s easier…
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I’ve been blogging for nearly a year now, and in that time I have learnt so much and made some really good friends along the way. When I started out, I…
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Finding a bib that my 18-month-old is happy to wear is no mean feat. She’s certainly starting to assert herself and making sure she is covered up at mealtimes – and…
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Christmas Eve traditions haven’t really got off the ground in our house this year. I’m afraid we haven’t been that organised. But the things we have done could probably be classed…
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Over the past month, I’ve been asked to take part in three different Secret Santa present-giving missions. I said yes to all three, of course, because the bar was set quite…
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Two of my major vices – drinking tea and buying mugs. As vices go, they’re pretty tame I know, but it’s still getting slightly out of control – so much so…
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It’s nearly here, how many more sleeps it is I can’t remember as I haven’t had enough sleep this week to process that. Twelve? Oh ok then, 12. TWELVE!! Agghh! I’d…