Coronavirus Diaries: Can We Go Out Now?
We have now completed 14 full weeks of being at home. I started a week earlier than most of the UK with the boys, and it feels like we’ve been at it forever now.
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Family
Here you will find all the posts I have written about our family. There are pregnancy updates, letters to my children, parenting tips, wedding flash backs and so much more.
I have shared much of my boys early years, as well as my pregnancies, as these are the moments I want to remember of my family.
Giant Father’s Day Giveaway
With restrictions starting to ease an air of normality is starting to tease us….. but we’re not quite there yet. Although we’ve been coping well and
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Coronavirus Diaries: A Lockdown Birthday
Week…….7? 8? I’ve lost track now. The days are passing in a blur of playing in the garden and family meal times and I can barely differentiate between
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Coronavirus Diaries: Shove It On The BBQ
This week we started our 6th week of isolation and lockdown, the 5th week for the country as a whole. The last few weeks have been ok. Nothing too drastic has happened
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Coronavirus Diaries: It’s Strange Out There
Our family is coming to the end of our 3rd week at home. It’s really weird when I consider I’ve only left the house properly once in that time, and the boys
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Three Ingredient Easter Fudge Recipe
I don’t know anyone who doesn’t love fudge. It doesn’t matter what the occasion – or no occasion at all – a couple pieces go down nicely! I
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Coronavirus Diaries: Has Anyone Seen My Shoes?
We are 8 days in to isolation now. JHogg has joined us at home and is very thankful for the fact we have an office set-up in our spare room (plus he gets to enjoy his
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Educational Activities For Preschoolers
This time last week we were contemplating the prospect of schools and nurseries closing as we try to get a grip on Covid-19. The thought of being at home 24/7 with both
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Because Every Child Has Their Own Forte
Ever since I became a mum I have been advocating for my children. When Piglet was born prematurely 4 years ago we began a bit of a journey of missed milestones and
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Alternatives To Chocolate Advent Calendars For The Whole Family
When I was growing up the only advent calendars were chocolate ones. Plain and simple, and we were always thrilled with the result. Nowadays there is a whole range of
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Christmas Films You Have To Watch This Festive Season
Christmas films are one of my favourite parts of the festive season. Before we had kids, JHogg and I spent many a lazy night on the sofa watching movies. Hot chocolate in
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8 Things To Fill Your Homemade Advent Calendar
An advent calendar is the first step towards Christmas for kids. It’s a pretty big part of the festive period. The excitement of opening up the little square and
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