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Friday, 12 October 2018

Gruesome Eyeball Cakes


With Halloween fast approaching I thought it was time for a new bake

As usual it's an easy but effective bake.


Four cupcakes on a wooden board with black icing and eyeball sweets in the centre


Wednesday, 10 October 2018

CareCo Resistance Band



Gifted

As a sufferer of Fibromyalgia strengthening my body is important to me. 

Exercise and better eating can help many of those struggling with Fibro, as can strengthening the joints and core. Things like yoga and exercising and stretching with a resistance band can be hard work to begin with but eventually make you strong.

I've had a few Fibro flares recently and I've been quite wobbly on my feet so I've been trying my best to make myself stronger.

To do this I've been using one of the CareCo Resistance Bands and following their 4 week plan.

A woman holding up a resistance band with CareCo written on it


Monday, 8 October 2018

October Giveaway!


We've said goodbye to September and as October gets into full swing it's time for another giveaway!!

Lots of you loved the last one so I've decided they are going to be a monthly occurrence! 

For this month's giveaway I thought we'd stick to the crafty items but as it's my birthday month it should obviously have a hint of Disney!

This month's giveaway is a Winnie the Pooh craft goody bag!


A Winnie the Pooh canvas bag and a selection of craft items, including tags, stickers and tape


Saturday, 6 October 2018

Brain Jelly


Halloween is on it's way! Whether your plan to go trick or treating or have a big party, this brain jelly is an ideal little treat for Halloween.


Jelly shaped like a brain contained cable sweets that look like brains


Thursday, 4 October 2018

Autumnal Activities


I don't know if it's the comedown of the long hot summer, or the excitement for Christmas but so many people seem to be excited about autumn.


Close up of autumn leaves on a tree


Tuesday, 2 October 2018

Halloween Haul


Autumn is one of my favourite times of year, with the other being Christmas! 

I like to feel the air cool, see the leaves fall and the nights draw in. I probably also like autumn as it brings my birthday month and because I love Halloween

Combine that with my love of bargain shopping and I bring you my first ever Halloween haul!!!

First, is this ghostly wreath.


A black tinsel wreath with white ghost figures on it


Sunday, 30 September 2018

Goodbye September


I've never done one of these month in review type posts before but it's been a hell of a month, so I thought I might. Maybe it'll be therapeutic? Who knows!!?

September has been very up and down, not just for me but for us as a family. Some of it is just too personal to share.


Mother and son walking in a woodland


Wednesday, 26 September 2018

Dealing With Childhood Eczema


I know to well what it can be like to have eczema. Growing up I often had irritable patches, which were sore, painful and, as a teenager, a little bit embarrassing.

It was something I certainly didn't want for my little boy but unfortunately it happened, and it happened very early in his life. At his two week check up the Health Visitor noticed some dry patches on his skin. She told me to stop using certain products and to go soap free, which we did. Yet, it still got worse. Much worse. 

I really felt like I'd let him down, especially when some of his skin got infected. After some back and forth with the GP until he was around 5 months old, we were referred to the hospital to see a specialist. 


Baby sitting in a bumbo chair with a toy in front of him. His face shows sore, dry, eczema skin


Monday, 24 September 2018

Our Favourite Disney Rides


Regular readers and those that follow me on social media will know that I love Disney and I'm lucky that my family do too.


Disneyland Paris castle lit up at night, with 25 at the front as a mark of the anniversary


Saturday, 22 September 2018

5 Easy Self Care Moments


Collaborative Post

Whether you work full-time, part-time or are a stay at home parent, life can throw a lot at you. 

If you start to feel a little bogged down and that everything is getting a bit much its important to take a step back and have some time to yourself. Maybe act as your own therapist. Being busy and stressed though doesn't always make this easy, so here are five easy self care things to do. Little moments for you.

Have a cup of tea and a slice of cake

Us Brits love our cups of tea and we're fond of a piece of cake too! In times of crisis we often dish out cups of sweet tea, like a band-aid to fix everything, no matter how big of small.


A table with a cup and saucer, teapot and a cake on a plate, which is resting on an open book


Thursday, 20 September 2018

Grofresh Kitchen Garden Update!!!


Gifted

Growing food or herbs at home can be hard if you're limited for space or have no garden at all. It can be even harder in winter! 


Grofresh box showing the name and product


Tuesday, 18 September 2018

BlogOn Toys Goody Bag Haul


Press Trip Gifted

Have you ever wondered what people get in event goody bags?

Maybe you're a blogger and you've wondered whether the hype of the BlogOn goody bags is all it's lived up to be!

Well, now you can find out and as you can see its quite a haul!


A mix of toys, games, small food items and stationary laid out