Does that sound a bit ridiculous? Well, I would have said so too until himself suggested that since its half term and large boy is almost 9 and the clocks went back so it's not such a late night, would large boy like to stay up and watch Top Gear with us this week. A … Continue reading Rite of passage: Watching Top Gear
Disclaimer: The canvas and frame were gifted to us for the purpose of this review, but all thoughts and opinions are my own. I'm the first to admit that I don't really have very much idea about interior design. We've renovated a kitchen in a previous house and two bathrooms here - I just don't … Continue reading Review: Photowall Canvas
This post comes from one of the wonderful folk at T.B.C. Rosary Beads Allow me to set the scene. In the past four years I have visited Iraq five times. Four of the visits have been for charitable purposes and to take part in a widely unknown pilgrimage called ‘Arba’een’. Arbaeen is the largest annual … Continue reading Lessons in Loss 4: Rosary Beads
First up, is Lovely Bill from A Silly Place. Losing my Y First of all, many thanks to Smelly Socks and Garden Peas for inviting me to take part. I greatly enjoy her blog, and she’s a great supporter of what I do over at A Silly Place. So here goes ... When I went … Continue reading Lessons in Loss 1: Y
I've decided to do a monthly round up for everything we've read each month. Himself focuses on science articles and forums and news, so he's not getting a section - books only! Large boy Artemis Fowl Artemis is this rich kid who captures and studies fairies and robs banks. He gets attacked by the fairy … Continue reading October 2020 Reading
What is the Sunshine Blogger Award? The Sunshine Blogger Award is a peer-recognition award given by bloggers to other super creative, talented, and entertaining bloggers. It is an excellent way of opening yourself to the community and your readers and brings overall positivity to the blogging community. It’s a great feeling to know that other … Continue reading Sunshine Blogger Award 2
A sunflower whose petals aren't formed quite right The dewy spiders web with a strand missing The husband who can't stack tupperware The colouring that goes outside the lines A storyteller who can't find the right words A stunning landscape on a cloudy day The friend too absorbed in their own troubles The faded design … Continue reading Beautiful imperfections
It's Baby Loss Awareness Week. On Thursday 15th October 2020, it's a special day to remember our babies we didn't get to keep and raise awareness. I'll either be taking the day off social media or muting some topics. It's vitally important that we raise awareness of baby and infant loss and miscarriage. Families that … Continue reading Baby Loss Awareness Week 2020
Exciting Halloween fun for all Bloggers Who doesn’t love a bloggers tag. This Hallotober tag is spooky Halloween fun for bloggers to join in with. It is perfect for those who love this time of year or if you’re joining in with Blogtober this year. The Rules Thank the person who tagged you and link … Continue reading Hallotober Tag
This is one of those random musings posts that I started writing my blog for. Letting the thoughts out of my head. We're all used to mummy guilt, or parenting guilt. We feel like we aren't doing enough, or we aren't doing it well enough, we're missing things or our kids are missing out or … Continue reading Guilt in the time of COVID
