When we hear the word “journal,” the first thing that often comes to mind is “time consuming” or “habit.” In many cases, we associate the term “habit” with something negative, however, when it comes to journaling, it is a positive … Continue reading →

Ours is a house often filled with song Singing makes us happy Singing keeps us calm Singing keeps us sane My repertoire of songs Ranges from nursery rhymes to rock ballads From Stock Aitken and Waterman To 90s Brit Pop … Continue reading →

When I was a tween I loved Brother Beyond And their song The Harder I Try Though I always thought that the lyrics were I Go On Jogging I was wrong You may have noticed that this past week I … Continue reading →

It does not seem two minutes ago That I was getting excited about turning 40 Now I am just over two months away from turning 41 I have a list of self care things I would like to do before … Continue reading →

I seem to be spending an awful lot of time Window shopping at the moment Trying to dress my new post baby body I am struggling to find a sense of style I feel like I would like a style … Continue reading →

Edie is now 9 weeks and 1 day old Today she had two appointments A hip scan To check a clicky hip That was identified at her 6 week check And the dreaded first baby jabs The Hip Scan The … Continue reading →

As a post 40 mummy With four small children Shopping is no longer something I enjoy It is an absolute mission To get all 4 children happily into town And shopping is just not a good idea Especially at busy … Continue reading →

Today Edie Mae is 8 weeks old As an older mum (soon to be 41!) With her brand new fifth baby I was never expecting to shrink back To my pre pregnancy shape and size with any speed But a … Continue reading →

A family garden is a space that can be claimed by both adults and children, and both have very different agendas. You love to relax in your garden and your children love to play, the challenge is to create a … Continue reading →