Should I stay or should I go? This week has been a little out of the ordinary as I’ve been out of the house a lot more than usual. On Monday we had to pick up my eldest from her work and take her to another hospital, it would have taken her an hour and…
Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus – Book Review
Choosing books for older children or teenagers can be a problem. When Star was little she’d be happy with any new book, now she’s a little more fussy and likes to choose her own reading. Sometimes, though, I come across something that would make a great addition to her library. Insignificant Events in the life…
#GBBO Star Selasi Launches Share a Meal
Do you remember banker Selasi, a contestant on last year’s Great British Bake Off? This year he is supporting World Vision, a children’s charity, with their new ‘Share a Meal’ Campaign. How would you fancy sharing a meal yourself with star baker Selasi? Win a meal for two with Selasi! Love Great British Bakeoff, but…
Ways to Keep Positive.
Last week I began this post and just couldn’t finish it. Things were not going well and being positive was far from my mind. We had a pretty awful week including arguments, emergency hospital visits and many tears. The stress levels were through the roof, which is a big achievement in our three story house!…
My Sunday Photo – 24th September 2017
Why do people cry ‘it’s too early’ when Christmas is mentioned in September? You can already find Christmas cards and gifts on sale in the shops and many people getting up in arms about it. Maybe they are Christmas haters? Maybe they think we spend too long planning for Christmas. Maybe they don’t want to…