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Growing up is difficult enough, without the added strain of not knowing how to manage your finances. Teaching children about money sometimes is all too basic. I talk to twenty-something and thirty-something-year-olds, and they all say the same thing. “Why wasn’t taught in school?” referring to the have had a council tax bill; choosing a pension; savings account etc. As it …
For me, Halloween has to be my favourite event of the year. I just love dressing up; having parties; and getting together with family and friends. So this year I had a search online to see if I can make this year a little different because, well just because… Do I really need to have a reason to plan another Halloween …
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Have you ever heard of the tower card? Years ago I was with a group of friends and we had our tarot cards read. I’m not saying that this is a good or bad thing, just that it happened. I wasn’t paying attention, to be honest, but I do remember one card that came up. It wasn’t even for me. …
In the beginning. A long time ago and a very different me, went to collect my daughter from school and her teacher release my daughter and another girl to me. Her teacher had been convinced by the two of them that they were having a sleep over at my house that evening. I had never seen this girl in my …
With the school summer holidays approaching fast and not managed to sort out a family holiday or anything to look forward to. Keeping the children happy and occupied is going to be a task and a half. Depending on the ages of your children and the age range, this adds that extra stress when trying to keep them happy. Let …
Setting Up Your Bullet Journal After selecting your stationery as explained in Bullet Journal – In the beginning. 101.1 It is time to set up your bullet journal. Depending on the type of book or if you choose an organiser, e.g. Filofax. You may have certain parts available to you. I am currently using Scribbles That Matter notebook, and that …
Pomegranate & Patchouli Haircare from the Organic Shop also available exclusively at Tesco My family and I tried out the shampoo, conditioner and hair mask. What the products promise: With its exotic aroma, Pomegranate & Patchouli is bursting with essential oils to give your hair extra strength and vitality. Organic Pomegranate leaves your hair looking sleek and shiny, whilst Organic …
I have discovered that I seem to be surrounded by mothers struggling with mental illness and most can’t even bring themselves to get help. It saddens me because I too have suffered for a very long time, but I went to get help because I didn’t want to make my nearest and dearest suffer from my depression and anxiety. Get …
St David’s Day, in Wales this is a big deal to dress your children up, and they have to look their best. It’s like photo day but in national dress costume. I’m trying to get both my daughters presentable. Dressed, teeth brushed, hair brushed and the typical school rush before the actual run. Outsmarted As I am in the middle …
As mentioned before in my bullet Journal 101.1 post, I use washi tapes to highlight and decorate my BuJo. I have selected a few that I believe that work with the current trends and a few that are just great to have to divide up pages and topics within your bullet journal. Pineapples washi tape set gold pineapple washi tape pink …
Bullet Journaling is not only fashionable but effective! I have been asked to teach how to bullet journal in my local community hub because it is something that has become a bit of a hot topic and people have seen me, use mine. Therefore I am using my blog to cover the bulk of what is said in the hour …
I haven’t posted for a while now because I was trying to find myself and my purpose. Since last August, I have got involved with a community group called Families Together and in December volunteered for the local community hub. I can’t tell you how much has changed because the biggest thing is my focus and mindset. I am happier …
When you have a want to feel like you must work towards your goal, but when it comes to having children, this is a whole different thing.
Recently I came across a local artist with a very unique way of painting, she uses mixed mediums and approaches her art spiritually. She has not been painting for very long, but has already made progress which I think is worth talking about. I got a chance to ask her a few questions and get more of an insight.
Two of my friends have gone vegan and at first I thought it was just for health reasons. Well for one of them it started out that way but they came across the American documentary Earthlings. As shocking and disturbing as it is to watch. I don’t feel that everyone becoming vegan is going to be the answer. Some of …
I started out with a recipe that I found in the Family Kitchen Cookbook and made some changes to suit my family. On page 87, Cheesy potato-topped tuna pie. Delicious! It really is but I decided to make a few small changes. Why not, right? Sweet Potato Tuna Pie By Danielle Morris-Brewer, 3 Oct 2016
Over a year ago (1st October 2015) I bought Sylglas ASDCL Anti-Slip Discs for my bath as I have become extremely fed up of every few months having to replace the bath mat and having to make an additional wash just for the mat. It is a safety issue when it comes to children. You want them to be confident …
This used to be my personal blog on my journey of de-cluttering Finding new homes for useful things I sell mostly through ebay.co.uk and now started with Gumtree. I have many items that are brand new from unwanted gifts or items such as clothing that has been out-grown by my daughters. My aim is to find new homes that each …