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Covid Vaccination: My Astra Zeneca Experience

July 6, 2021

If you’re awaiting your covid vaccinations, cautious about side effects or just curious about what happens at the vaccination clinics, today’s post may help. This is an account of my experience getting vaccinated as someone with chronic illness. We’ve come a long way since the […]

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Family Life, Health, Women's Health

Secondary Infertility: I’m Not Falling Pregnant Again and I Don’t Know Why

March 4, 2021

We had our first child no problem, so why’s it so difficult conceiving baby number two? This is our “trying for another baby” story that’s seemingly become an infertility saga. When you’re a childless couple, it’s everyone’s concern to ask when you’re having a baby. […]

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Family Life, Health, Women's Health

How I Lost 18 Pounds of Baby Weight [Despite My Fibromyalgia]

November 19, 2020

I’ve never dieted in my life – until now. This is how I decided to lose weight in a way that didn’t compromise my chronic illness. I have never been a dieter. As a slim teen and twenty-something, I ate whatever I liked and couldn’t […]

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Health, Mental Health

ANXIETY IN CRISIS | 12 Encouraging Bible Scriptures You Need To Hear Today

March 31, 2020

I’m sure I don’t just speak for myself when I say that, right now, we’re going through a pretty intense time. Since the Coronavirus pandemic propelled us into lockdown, everyday life as we know it has been shaken up. And I’m feeling it. Suddenly we […]

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Grey, Be Gone! | Review of the Defy Grey Haircare Range by John Frieda

January 1, 2020

DISCLOSURE: AD / This post contains gifted product from JOHN FRIEDA.  All words, images & opinion expressed is my own. Going grey is one of life’s quirks I could happily go without. It serves no purpose other to remind me that time’s getting on – […]

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Health, Mental Health

Grey Hair Despair : The day I realised I was the Look of Anxiety

November 11, 2019

A few months ago I decided to go grey. I wasn’t talking about getting a trending new hair colour or going for some highlights – I meant “going grey gracefully” and embracing my natural grey hairs. It hasn’t been easy, since today I realised I […]

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Family Life, Health, Women's Health

MY MIRACLE: I had Vaginismus for 14 Years and now I have a Son

July 15, 2019

Watching my two year old son pottering around the back garden with his dad, I realise how life has a funny way of working out – and that I’m pretty lucky. While it’s true I’ve found parenting mentally challenging, I’d be crazy for taking what […]

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Health, Mental Health

How to Spot Anxiety And Stop It | Featuring Kalms Lavender

April 24, 2019

AD / THIS POST IS COMMISSIONED BY KALMS LAVENDER. ALL WORDING & OPINION EXPRESSED IS MY OWN, NOT OF THE BRAND. Anxiety is something we can all experience at one time or another. It’s actually pretty normal, but sometimes, especially when life gets challenging, persistent […]

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Health, Women's Health

POST BABY FITNESS | 10 Tips For Starting Swimming [AD]

March 22, 2019

AD / THIS POST IS COMMISSIONED BY SIMPLY SWIM. ALL WORDING & OPINION EXPRESSED IS MY OWN, NOT OF THE BRAND. Getting fit after having a baby is a promise most of us new mums make. I was no different. After a tough pregnancy managing […]

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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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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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Health, Mental Health

ANXIETY | I’m Happy But I Still Think About Suicide

October 9, 2018

[TRIGGER WARNING] I don’t wake up thinking, “How can I end my life today?” I don’t hate my life.  In fact, I’m very happy.  I love being a mum, being married, living the middle life.  But time and time again I catch myself in my […]

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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
1 month ago
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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
1 month ago
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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
1 month ago
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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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