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Fashion, Loungewear

LADIES THAT LOUNGE | Dreamy Nightwear For A Valentine’s Night In

February 11, 2019

[DISCLOSURE: THIS POST CONTAINS GIFTED PRODUCTS] Valentine’s Day is almost upon us and women everywhere have their fingers crossed the other half doesn’t gift a vacuum cleaner. To be fair, I wouldn’t say no to a few household goods, and a gift’s a gift! But […]

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Fashion

MEN’S STYLE | A Smart Casual Look for Valentine’s Day

February 6, 2019

Hands up who makes the extra effort for Valentine’s day? And I’m asking the fellas, not the ladies! Of course it depends how your night will be spent; wining and dining or going out for a curry and a movie. But the premise is the […]

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Family Life

VALENTINE’S GIFT GUIDE | Extra Special Gifts For When Flowers Won’t Do

January 29, 2019

Valentine’s Day is quite like Marmite; it’s either your thing or it isn’t. Well actually I sit in the middle. Sometimes I can take it as I can leave it and often we as a couple aren’t particularly fussed about Valentine’s Day – and that’s […]

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Health, Women's Health

SPA DAY | A Pamper Day for Stressed Out Mamas

January 29, 2019

[ AD / THIS POST CONTAINS PR GIFTED PRODUCT ] Before I became a mum, “me time” was plentiful. I had long hot baths with candles and music. I had pyjama days at my leisure and read magazines with a hot cup of tea. And […]

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Baby & Toddler, Family Life, Kids

Toddler’s First Day at Forest School | 8 Lessons Learnt

January 20, 2019

One of my new year’s goals was to start taking the little one to play groups more regularly. For an almost two year old, I admit he’s not been socialising as much as he could be, and I put my hands up – it’s all […]

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Health, Women's Health

The Month I Ditched the Disposable Sanitary Towel (And Went Reusable)

January 8, 2019

Let’s be honest, there’s nothing wonderful about being on your period. Unless you’ve been hoping for a non-pregnancy situation (where you’d probably be quite happy about getting your period), that time of the month can just mean a whole lot of inconvenience, pain and expense. […]

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Baby & Toddler, Fashion, Maternity & Motherhood

THE CHANGING BACKPACK | Practical Parenting The Stylish Way

January 5, 2019

When you become a parent, things change. Your sleep, your priorities, your whole life. But nothing hits you quite like the sudden need to carry ‘stuff’ – and a lot of it. All of the time. [This post contains PR gifted product. All thoughts are […]

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Family Life

HELLO, 2019 | 8 New Year’s Resolutions I’m Making

December 29, 2018

I’m not a stickler for new year’s resolutions.  Some years I’ll make a list of ‘must do’s, other years I’ll not bother.  Last January I brought in the new year with zero resolutions and I was okay with that. This year, however, is completely different. […]

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Christmas, Family Life

FESTIVE FAMILY TIME | Beamish at Christmas

December 23, 2018

Following a family shared bout of illness mid December, this past week has been spent making up for lost festive time and getting into the Christmas spirit. One family day out that we were looking forward to experiencing was Beamish at Christmastime. [DISCLOSURE: THIS DAY […]

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Christmas, Family Life

CHRISTMAS GIFT GUIDE | Gifts Dad Will Actually Love

December 16, 2018

Christmas shopping can be hugely stressful and for some reason I find the men folk are always the trickiest to buy for.  I can never think of anything ‘good’ to gift and likely get it totally wrong with some random gadget.  How can gifting be […]

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Christmas, Family Life

CHRISTMAS GIFT GUIDE | Gifts For Little Ones

December 16, 2018

Of all the people to buy for at Christmas, the little ones have to be the worst. And by worst, I mean you could literally keep buying everything and never stop, at risk of falling into the trap of overspending your budget and possibly gifting […]

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Christmas, Family Life

CHRISTMAS GIFT GUIDE | Gorgeous Gifts for Mamas

December 6, 2018

Christmas is my most favourite time of the year.  It’s the music, the lights, the decoration and the excitement of the season.  Making Christmas a fun and memorable experience never loses the thrill and with this year being Reuben’s second Christmas, the stakes are higher. […]

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Mum’s been in hospital for a few months now with Mum’s been in hospital for a few months now with a diagnosis of CIDP. Had never even heard of it before. From what little I understand, it’s a chronic rare autoimmune disorder where the body attacks its own nerves, causing damage that affects feeling in hands and feet, reducing dexterity and mobility to practically nothing. It’s terrifying. 😟

Mum’s being such a fighter. Taking on all the rehab and treatments while having to rely on the nurses for doing anything. It’s heartbreaking to see her limited to her hospital bed with pain and uncomfortable sensations in her body. It’s literally the ultimate nightmare illness that sets to steal your independence and very wellbeing. 😢

But Mum is a warrior of faith 💪 who stands on scripture that boasts healing in the name of Jesus. 🗡️ 🛡️ So we’re praying for a full recovery with the hope that Mum will be back in her own home again soon. 

Love you, Mum! ❤️ 

#cidp #cidpwarrior #gbs #neuropathy #hospitalstay
Treating my teeth to a fizzy drink, hot chocolate Treating my teeth to a fizzy drink, hot chocolate and McFlurry.. 🤪 I know how to party! 😝

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AD✨ Washing away the January blues with some vib AD✨ Washing away the January blues with some vibrant undies by @myoddballs.

Comfy and cute is mandatory for droll days like this. ☁️ Fully stretch cotton with soft seams and deep elastic bands mean Oddballs crop tops and boxer briefs stay put and wear like a dream.

I adore the pants!  They fit like a glove and are sooo comforting on period days when I need to wear a heat pad on my tummy.

Just need to request a fuller bust crop top cos my b(.)(.)bs need more snuggle room! 😄

#comfyandcute #oddballs #myoddballs #loungewearlifestyle #midsizegirl
I don’t think these bunnies are quite big enough I don’t think these bunnies are quite big enough. 🤔 🐰

In other news, WHAT THE HECK EASTER. 😮 

#easterbunnies #homebargains #bunnylovers
Here’s something you may bump into me doing… b Here’s something you may bump into me doing… bargain shopping, charity shopping, thrift hauling, call it what you will. I love the thrill of shopping, always on the hunt for silly prices and getting a deal with a little “squee” dance when it hits the sweet spot. 

Who else loves bargain shopping? 🛍️ 

Don’t forget to follow me @bargainistabecky 

#bargainshopping #charityshopfinds #thriftingfinds #charityshopping #secondhandbooks
Shaun the Sheep ‘Find the Flock’ trail at was Shaun the Sheep ‘Find the Flock’ trail at was fun! 🐑 

Did this back in December in the run up to Christmas, when we went to Belsay Hall in Northumberland. There’s still time to do it if you haven’t, as the awesome sheepies are there til the 26th January 2026. It’s a really nice walk around Belsay’s gardens so worth a visit.

So which do you think looks the best one?  I love the gingerbread Shaun and the gardener Shaun because it has some lovely little bugs all over him. 🐞 

#belsayhall #englishheritagesites #englishheritage #shaunthesheep #familydaysout
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