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Chronic Pain, Family Life

Driving Again After a 14 Year Break | Featuring Graco Booster Car Seat Review

April 22, 2025

The last time I drove a car was sometime around 2009 — that long ago, my eight year old didn’t believe I owned a driving licence. So with something to prove and reason to better myself, I got my anxiety-riddled backside back behind the wheel. […]

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Family Life

What The Heck Did I Do Last Year? | The 9 Events that Defined my 2023

January 31, 2024

Just where did last year go?! Here’s a roundup of events that defined my 2023, and what hopes I have for the future. It’s not too late for this, right? A lot can happen in a year. A whole lot of nothing can happen too! […]

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Family Life

Backpack Review: A Richmond Castle Adventure Day Bag

August 9, 2021

Now adventures are back on the cards, it’s time to grab your backpack and get out there again! Here’s my review of the Lazy Bear Lance backpack. AD. This post contains gifted product from TRENDHIM. All wording, images & opinion are my own. I’d been […]

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Family Life, Fashion

Beat Winter with Heat Holders Ultra Warm Woollies

November 12, 2020

Today it’s all about the thermal accessories that’ll get you through the coming cold months. I’m reviewing super snuggly Heat Holders to beat the winter chill. AD. This post contains gifted product from HEAT HOLDERS. All wording, images & opinion are my own. If you’ve […]

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Family Life

Spooky Sea Fun at Sea Life’s Ascarium

October 25, 2020

We visited Sea Life to see what they’re getting up to this half term, and there’s an underwater world of the seriously strange (and amazing!) DISCLOSURE: AD / This post was made possible by the provision of tickets from SEA LIFE. All wording, images & […]

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Family Life

Keeping Crawlie Critters as Pets: Meet our Stick Insects

July 17, 2020

Last month we became the proud new owners of stick insects. As a family accustomed to the cuteness of guinea pigs and rabbits, the new, less cuddly additions have caused a stir. We’ve never kept insects before and yet here we are, bottling up bugs […]

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Family Life

Introducing Little Ones to The Orchestra: Peppa Pig My First Concert [Preview]

February 5, 2020

DISCLOSURE: AD / This post was paid in gifted tickets from PEPPA PIG/ENTERTAINMENT ONE UK LTD. All words & opinion expressed are my own. Images copyright of Dan Tsantilis. What child doesn’t love music? Whether making music or listening to it, you’ll be hard pushed […]

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Christmas

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, Family Life, Kids

Reuben’s First Hair Cut: Tips For Toddler Salon Success

April 24, 2018

  If you’ve ever looked at your little one and thought they’ve grown up in a blink of an eye, wait until they have their first hair cut.  All of a sudden your baby looks set for school and you’re grieving the loss of those […]

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Maternity & Motherhood, Mental Health

10 Realities I Never Expected As A Newly Made Mum

July 18, 2017

When you imagine what something may be like, you can generally guess and have a good idea of the experience.  Like having a baby.  Labour will be somewhat painful, baby will pop out one way or another, and you’ll go home – right?  Let’s just say when it came […]

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If you’re gonna come shopping with me, be prepared If you’re gonna come shopping with me, be prepared for crap like this. 😆 

Go hard or go home I guess. 🤪

1. Buying up all the post-Christmas bargains
2. Knocking everything over
3. Scavenging like a hobo

#letsgoshopping #bargainshopper #savvyshopper #midlifemum #mumlifeuk
Mum’s been in hospital for a few months now with a 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! 😝

#mcdonaldsuk
AD✨ Washing away the January blues with some vibra 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… barga 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
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