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Category: Christmas

Christmas

The Christmas Sweater: A Cute Charity Christmas Jumper

December 14, 2021

It’s the season of goodwill and time to don your Christmas jumper, so spread the festive cheer with a charity supporting sweater. AD. This post contains gifted product from JUVENILE ARTHRITIS RESEARCH. All wording and images are my own. This week our little school wraps […]

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The Snowman Tour Live Experience (Including We’re Going on a Bear Hunt)

September 15, 2021

Make it a Christmas to remember, with a special screening of family favourite The Snowman accompanied by a magnificent live orchestra. AD. Sponsored post by CARROT PRODUCTIONS. All words and images are my own. Ah, The Snowman. The epitome of a modern British Christmas, it’s […]

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Festive Food Shopping at Britain’s Best Kept Secret Supermarket

December 8, 2020

In today’s post I switch my regular supermarket destination for a totally new one: Jack’s Supermarket – giving rival discounters a real run for their money! Read on to see what I thought and what I bought. SPONSORED AD FEATURE. This campaign is in conjunction […]

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The Wensleydale Railway Polar Express Train Ride: The Ultimate Festive Experience [Review]

January 12, 2020

DISCLOSURE: AD / This post was made possible by the provision of cost-free tickets from WENSLEYDALE RAILWAY. All imagery, wording & opinion expressed are my own. It’s the start of a new year and the Christmas decorations have been packed away for another 11 months, […]

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NOW [IT’S] CHRISTMAS! How we’re doing Christmas with a Toddler

December 16, 2019

DISCLOSURE: AD / This post contains gifted product from NOW MUSIC. and affiliate link placement. All words, images & opinion expressed is my own. Christmas is a time for family traditions and nostalgic experiences, and childhoods are where the festive feels are nurtured. I have a […]

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The Real [Meaningful] Christmas Advent Calendar

November 26, 2019

DISCLOSURE: AD / This post contains gifted product from THE MEANINGFUL CHOCOLATE COMPANY and affiliate link placement. All words, images & opinion expressed is my own. Advent calendars come in all shapes and sizes these days: from beauty products to beers, marshmallows and small toys – […]

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CHRISTMAS IS COMING | A Very Festive Advent Calendar Train

November 14, 2019

DISCLOSURE: AD / THIS POST CONTAINS GIFTED PRODUCT FROM LIME TREE LONDON.  WORDS, IMAGES & OPINION EXPRESSED IS MY OWN. Advent calendars are a key part of Christmas, and no modern festive countdown would be complete without 24 daily surprises. Who doesn’t need over three […]

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Baby & Toddler, Christmas, Kids

Role Play Toys: The [Little] Henry Vacuum Cleaner for Hoover Mad Kids

November 9, 2019

DISCLOSURE: AD / THIS POST CONTAINS GIFTED PRODUCT FROM HELLO BABY DIRECT. ALL IMAGERY, WORDS & OPINION EXPRESSED ARE MY OWN. Little ones just love to play grown ups. Whether it’s caring for a baby doll or just pushing a mini trolley around the supermarket, […]

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When Christmas Came Early: A Polar Express Train Ride Preview

August 27, 2019

DISCLOSURE: AD / THIS POST WAS MADE POSSIBLE BY A FREE PRESS DAY FROM WENSLEYDALE RAILWAY. ALL IMAGERY, WORDING & OPINION EXPRESSED IS MY OWN. What do you do on a miserably wet August day? You jump onboard the Polar Express, apparently! Last week Christmas […]

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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 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 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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Hi, I'm Becky, a married mum with a five year old based in North Yorkshire, UK. This is my safe space where you'll meet the real me, navigating life with the challenges that come with having chronic anxiety and chronic pain conditions.

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Finally got the paddling pool out yesterday and it was so good!  Have kept it up and covered so Reuben can get back into it after school this afternoon.  Well, that’s if the heat isn’t too much.  I pegged up an old duvet cover on the washing line so we get a bit of shade as the sun gets intense in our south facing garden.  It’s great for getting my washing dried though! ☀️ 

#paddlingpool #paddlingpoolfun #bikiniready #summerbodyready #mumandson #funwithmyson #keepingcool #staycool #ukheatwave #heatwaveready
Finally got the paddling pool out yesterday and it was so good!  Have kept it up and covered so Reuben can get back into it after school this afternoon.  Well, that’s if the heat isn’t too much.  I pegged up an old duvet cover on the washing line so we get a bit of shade as the sun gets intense in our south facing garden.  It’s great for getting my washing dried though! ☀️ 

#paddlingpool #paddlingpoolfun #bikiniready #summerbodyready #mumandson #funwithmyson #keepingcool #staycool #ukheatwave #heatwaveready
Finally got the paddling pool out yesterday and it was so good!  Have kept it up and covered so Reuben can get back into it after school this afternoon.  Well, that’s if the heat isn’t too much.  I pegged up an old duvet cover on the washing line so we get a bit of shade as the sun gets intense in our south facing garden.  It’s great for getting my washing dried though! ☀️ 

#paddlingpool #paddlingpoolfun #bikiniready #summerbodyready #mumandson #funwithmyson #keepingcool #staycool #ukheatwave #heatwaveready
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Finally got the paddling pool out yesterday and it was so good! Have kept it up and covered so Reuben can get back into it after school this afternoon. Well, that’s if the heat isn’t too much. I pegged up an old duvet cover on the washing line so we get a bit of shade as the sun gets intense in our south facing garden. It’s great for getting my washing dried though! ☀️ #paddlingpool #paddlingpoolfun #bikiniready #summerbodyready #mumandson #funwithmyson #keepingcool #staycool #ukheatwave #heatwaveready
4 weeks ago
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Another weekend, another party! 🎉  Reuben enjoyed himself on the good old bouncy castle, balloon bashing with his friends and taking turns to break into the pinnâta.  So that was good fun.  I was just happy the hall wasn’t hot! (And also a tiny bit sad I didn’t get to ‘sample’ the bouncy castle. 🤪)

#party #anotherparty #boysarebonkers #partiesforfiveyearolds #fiveyearsold #fiveyearolds #kidsparty #sundayvibes #timetochill #isitbedtimeyet
Another weekend, another party! 🎉  Reuben enjoyed himself on the good old bouncy castle, balloon bashing with his friends and taking turns to break into the pinnâta.  So that was good fun.  I was just happy the hall wasn’t hot! (And also a tiny bit sad I didn’t get to ‘sample’ the bouncy castle. 🤪)

#party #anotherparty #boysarebonkers #partiesforfiveyearolds #fiveyearsold #fiveyearolds #kidsparty #sundayvibes #timetochill #isitbedtimeyet
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Another weekend, another party! 🎉 Reuben enjoyed himself on the good old bouncy castle, balloon bashing with his friends and taking turns to break into the pinnâta. So that was good fun. I was just happy the hall wasn’t hot! (And also a tiny bit sad I didn’t get to ‘sample’ the bouncy castle. 🤪) #party #anotherparty #boysarebonkers #partiesforfiveyearolds #fiveyearsold #fiveyearolds #kidsparty #sundayvibes #timetochill #isitbedtimeyet
4 weeks ago
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This morning’s plan to go buy a present for Reuben’s school friend took an interesting detour when the car engine decided to overheat.  Thankfully we were just over the roundabout from a Morrison’s garage so we were able to go get some coolant and let the car cool down.  So while Dad Sean sorted the car out I whipped out a picnic rug and suggested Reuben sit and have a roadside lunch!  I already had the drinks in my bag so Reubs picked out a Lunchables pack in the garage.  Thought it was quite comical us sat there on the floor, especially when I heard a rustling in the hedge and joked a rat was probably going to pop out and pinch a Lunchable!  Just hope the car doesn’t have a leak and we don’t have this funny business for our little summer holiday trips coming up. 

#heatwavefun #hotcar #roadsidepicnic #weekendvibes #saturdayvibes #whenlifegivesyoulemons
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This morning’s plan to go buy a present for Reuben’s school friend took an interesting detour when the car engine decided to overheat. Thankfully we were just over the roundabout from a Morrison’s garage so we were able to go get some coolant and let the car cool down. So while Dad Sean sorted the car out I whipped out a picnic rug and suggested Reuben sit and have a roadside lunch! I already had the drinks in my bag so Reubs picked out a Lunchables pack in the garage. Thought it was quite comical us sat there on the floor, especially when I heard a rustling in the hedge and joked a rat was probably going to pop out and pinch a Lunchable! Just hope the car doesn’t have a leak and we don’t have this funny business for our little summer holiday trips coming up. #heatwavefun #hotcar #roadsidepicnic #weekendvibes #saturdayvibes #whenlifegivesyoulemons
4 weeks ago
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Finally having grass makes me happy. 🌱  Can’t get enough of the feel of it. 😄 

#grass #layinginthegrass #mygarden #ukheatwave #heatwaveuk #grassiscool #realgrass #greengarden #lovenature #englishgarden #britishgarden
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Finally having grass makes me happy. 🌱 Can’t get enough of the feel of it. 😄 #grass #layinginthegrass #mygarden #ukheatwave #heatwaveuk #grassiscool #realgrass #greengarden #lovenature #englishgarden #britishgarden
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It’s national ‘Hug an Ice Pack’ Day! 🧊 🥵

No make up today so I’m rocking the shiny 50 factor sun cream look.  Now I’m  scrutinising my somewhat blotchy looking freckles that’s making me look so old.🫣 

Stay cool today, folks. 

#heatwave #ukheatwave #itshot #itsabitwarm #britishheatwave #sunready #ukbloggers #ukblogger #fortyandfabulous #fortyplusblogger #40s #40pluswomen
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It’s national ‘Hug an Ice Pack’ Day! 🧊 🥵 No make up today so I’m rocking the shiny 50 factor sun cream look. Now I’m scrutinising my somewhat blotchy looking freckles that’s making me look so old.🫣 Stay cool today, folks. #heatwave #ukheatwave #itshot #itsabitwarm #britishheatwave #sunready #ukbloggers #ukblogger #fortyandfabulous #fortyplusblogger #40s #40pluswomen
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Today it was Reuben’s last parents ‘stay and play’ for reception class before he starts year 1 in September.  Can’t believe how quick my lad is growing up and I am beyond proud of him.  We had lots of fun taking part in play activities and got to look through  Reuben’s workbooks, seeing how far his education has come along over the year.  Obviously I know he’s super smart 🤪, his reading keeps on surprising me.  But I’m just happy he can be himself amongst his school friends and watch him grow into an independent fine young man.  Love you being in my life, Reubidoos!

#mumandson #stayandplay #schoolday #backtoschool #myfiveyearold #fiveyearsold #receptionclass #playtime
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Today it was Reuben’s last parents ‘stay and play’ for reception class before he starts year 1 in September. Can’t believe how quick my lad is growing up and I am beyond proud of him. We had lots of fun taking part in play activities and got to look through Reuben’s workbooks, seeing how far his education has come along over the year. Obviously I know he’s super smart 🤪, his reading keeps on surprising me. But I’m just happy he can be himself amongst his school friends and watch him grow into an independent fine young man. Love you being in my life, Reubidoos! #mumandson #stayandplay #schoolday #backtoschool #myfiveyearold #fiveyearsold #receptionclass #playtime
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Piggy-sitting this deliciously cute squeaker this week!  Isn’t Edie lovely?! Hilariously, our Muffin isn’t interested in the slightest that another piggy’s in the house.  Even meeting her he’s not bothered!  Think Muffin must’ve reached old fart status. 😂 

#guineapig #guineapigsofinstagram #cavy #caviesofinstagram #cutepets #longhairedguineapig
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Piggy-sitting this deliciously cute squeaker this week! Isn’t Edie lovely?! Hilariously, our Muffin isn’t interested in the slightest that another piggy’s in the house. Even meeting her he’s not bothered! Think Muffin must’ve reached old fart status. 😂 #guineapig #guineapigsofinstagram #cavy #caviesofinstagram #cutepets #longhairedguineapig
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Look what we did this afternoon - actually took out our bikes! 🚲 This is the first time we’ve been out together, even though it was a week ago I got my bike, and two for Reuben’s.  The truth is we’ve both been nervous.  I hadn’t ridden a bike for something like 15 years, and Reuben has only come from messing on a balance bike and has been mega anxious about it.  I LOVE my bike.  I wanted one that was pretty for a change (as my last was a boys mountain bike) and this one ticks all the boxes.  It’s pastel mint colour, old fashioned aka heritage design and has an awesome basket.  But it is so strange to ride.  The frame is massive and heavy and riding upright is so different to the low posture on a mountain bike.  So I was wobbling all over the shop, though in my defence was partly because I wanted to stay near to Reuben so he could feel we were learning together and I wasn’t leaving him behind.  We have a way to go - Reuben can cycle off like a rocket but in his own style. 😄 Not quite mastered the circular motion of the pedals but who am I to say anything with my poor foot positioning and badly fitted helmet! 🤦🏻‍♀️ Dad Sean hasn’t got a new bike yet so he was our coach/photographer 😂. I best get practicing because Reuben will be leaving me behind before I know it. 

#bikeriding #firstcycle #firstbike #heritagebike #cutebike #prettybike #kidsbike #outwiththekids #mumandson
Look what we did this afternoon - actually took out our bikes! 🚲 This is the first time we’ve been out together, even though it was a week ago I got my bike, and two for Reuben’s.  The truth is we’ve both been nervous.  I hadn’t ridden a bike for something like 15 years, and Reuben has only come from messing on a balance bike and has been mega anxious about it.  I LOVE my bike.  I wanted one that was pretty for a change (as my last was a boys mountain bike) and this one ticks all the boxes.  It’s pastel mint colour, old fashioned aka heritage design and has an awesome basket.  But it is so strange to ride.  The frame is massive and heavy and riding upright is so different to the low posture on a mountain bike.  So I was wobbling all over the shop, though in my defence was partly because I wanted to stay near to Reuben so he could feel we were learning together and I wasn’t leaving him behind.  We have a way to go - Reuben can cycle off like a rocket but in his own style. 😄 Not quite mastered the circular motion of the pedals but who am I to say anything with my poor foot positioning and badly fitted helmet! 🤦🏻‍♀️ Dad Sean hasn’t got a new bike yet so he was our coach/photographer 😂. I best get practicing because Reuben will be leaving me behind before I know it. 

#bikeriding #firstcycle #firstbike #heritagebike #cutebike #prettybike #kidsbike #outwiththekids #mumandson
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Look what we did this afternoon - actually took out our bikes! 🚲 This is the first time we’ve been out together, even though it was a week ago I got my bike, and two for Reuben’s. The truth is we’ve both been nervous. I hadn’t ridden a bike for something like 15 years, and Reuben has only come from messing on a balance bike and has been mega anxious about it. I LOVE my bike. I wanted one that was pretty for a change (as my last was a boys mountain bike) and this one ticks all the boxes. It’s pastel mint colour, old fashioned aka heritage design and has an awesome basket. But it is so strange to ride. The frame is massive and heavy and riding upright is so different to the low posture on a mountain bike. So I was wobbling all over the shop, though in my defence was partly because I wanted to stay near to Reuben so he could feel we were learning together and I wasn’t leaving him behind. We have a way to go - Reuben can cycle off like a rocket but in his own style. 😄 Not quite mastered the circular motion of the pedals but who am I to say anything with my poor foot positioning and badly fitted helmet! 🤦🏻‍♀️ Dad Sean hasn’t got a new bike yet so he was our coach/photographer 😂. I best get practicing because Reuben will be leaving me behind before I know it. #bikeriding #firstcycle #firstbike #heritagebike #cutebike #prettybike #kidsbike #outwiththekids #mumandson
2 months ago
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Trying to be chill in the heat. Well are you even British if you don’t moan about the weather?! 😆 🥵 
 
Wearing @tuclothing t shirt, @fandfclothing skirt, @dorothyperkins sandals.

#ukheatwave #heatwave #itshot #fandfclothing #fandf #midsizestyle #midsizefashion #midsize #curvyfashion #curvygirls
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Trying to be chill in the heat. Well are you even British if you don’t moan about the weather?! 😆 🥵 Wearing @tuclothing t shirt, @fandfclothing skirt, @dorothyperkins sandals. #ukheatwave #heatwave #itshot #fandfclothing #fandf #midsizestyle #midsizefashion #midsize #curvyfashion #curvygirls
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