Starting the week by writing the Happy List is something I’ve been doing for the last few years. It’s my chance to sit down and reflect on the things that made me happy in the previous week, as well as to record some of the adventures we have as a family. Five Happy Things {Week 529} Last week I finished reading A Christmas Murder by Mary Grand. The story was set on the Isle of Wight, where I grew up, and it was a great cosy murder mystery. I’ve featured Simba products before. You’ve probably heard of them and know they make…

Starting the week by writing the Happy List is something I’ve been doing for the last few years. It’s my chance to sit down and reflect on the things that made me happy in the previous week, as well as to record some of the adventures we have as a family. Five Happy Things {Week 528} Last week was hectic. My daughter took part in both a cross country competition and netball match, and also turned 13. Two teenagers in the house! My son took his Grade 3 clarinet exam and passed which he was very pleased about. We were excited to…

Starting the week by writing the Happy List is something I’ve been doing for the last few years. It’s my chance to sit down and reflect on the things that made me happy in the previous week, as well as to record some of the adventures we have as a family. Five Happy Things {Week 526} Last week I got my Christmas Gingerbread Gift Guide 2024 published! It’s a slimline version this year, mainly because I’ve been following Slimming World for a while and just don’t know want many sweet treats in the house! As well as biscuits and sweet treats, there…

Starting the week by writing the Happy List is something I’ve been doing for the last few years. It’s my chance to sit down and reflect on the things that made me happy in the previous week, as well as to record some of the adventures we have as a family. Five Happy Things {Week 525} Yesterday my daughter took part in the annual Remembrance Day parade on the high street. She looked so smart in her uniform and I was the proudest parent watching her. We had a busy weekend, taking the kids to see some of the Christmas lights in…

Starting the week by writing the Happy List is something I’ve been doing for the last few years. It’s my chance to sit down and reflect on the things that made me happy in the previous week, as well as to record some of the adventures we have as a family. Five Happy Things {Week 524} On Monday evening the kids came back from their hill walking and gorge walking adventure in North Wales with Scouts. They had an amazing time with their friends and spent two days climbing different paths on Snowdonia. They were really lucky with good weather and were…

Starting the week by writing the Happy List is something I’ve been doing for the last few years. It’s my chance to sit down and reflect on the things that made me happy in the previous week, as well as to record some of the adventures we have as a family. Five Happy Things {Week 523} My kids both have a two week half term at this time of year. We spent 4 days in Paris and packed in a lot! We managed to squeeze in the Eiffel Tower, a trip along the river, the Louvre Museum, the Musée d’Orsay, Le Marais…

Starting the week by writing the Happy List is something I’ve been doing for the last few years. It’s my chance to sit down and reflect on the things that made me happy in the previous week, as well as to record some of the adventures we have as a family. Five Happy Things {Week 522} We made it to half term! The last few weeks have been exceptionally busy at the kids have navigated a new school year (and GCSE’s for Big Brother!). As well as school they have lots of extra curricular activities so it feels like it has been…

Starting the week by writing the Happy List is something I’ve been doing for the last few years. It’s my chance to sit down and reflect on the things that made me happy in the previous week, as well as to record some of the adventures we have as a family. Five Happy Things {Week 521} Last week I had the cold that has been going round. I needed something easy to binge watch and came across Mormon Wives on Disney+. It was very watchable and just what I needed. Now I am feeling better I have discovered Ludwig which is equally…