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    My car safety checklist

    August 23, 2017 - By 

    Photo by Ben Neale on Unsplash I’m so excited as we are getting our hands on our new (to us!) car today. My husband loves cars and since we’ve had the kids we’ve opted for quite comfy cars, big enough to carry all our stuff. I don’t know about you but we have a lot of stuff. Our house is full, the sheds are full and stuff overflows to the car. Luckily my husband had a secret floor of the boot where we kept all our car essentials. When we emptied the old car to sell it, out came the kites, the picnic…

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    Asus Reco Classic Car Cam

    November 24, 2015 - By 

    You may think that as a crafty person I’m not really into gadgets but I am! As a connected mum I can’t leave the house without my smart phone and I love trying out the latest must-have gadget. Therefore I was delighted to receive the Asus Reco Classic Car Cam to try out. It arrived yesterday and I practically had to fight my husband to be the first to open it and check it out. Reco Classic Car Cam from Asus I’ve never had a car cam before but I like the idea of them. I only passed my driving…

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    Surviving the school run

    October 24, 2014 - By 

    Today is the last day of this half term and I couldn’t be happier. My 4 year old loves Reception and I support him with everything from getting to school on time, completing his homework to providing cakes for the Halloween party and much more. Being a full-time mum of a school aged child really is a full-time job and I need a break next week as much as he does! We’re really lucky that we live 3 minutes from school so although mornings can be a rush I don’t have to worry about finding a parking space when I…

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    My Day Zero challenge is over

    June 16, 2013 - By 

    I’m actually quite pleased to say that the Day Zero challenge I started on the 19 September 2010 has finished. It seems a long time ago but my 1001 days are over. I haven’t quite completed my list but it’s 87% finished, which is good enough. Time to start something new for me. This year has been busy with the house move and adjusting to our new life in suburbia. At the beginning of the year I said I wanted to slow down on the blogging front. It’s taken over my life and not in a good way. I appreciate…

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    Day Zero – Month 27 (December)

    December 31, 2012 - By 

    You know the drill. On the 19 September 2010 I started a Day Zero list: a place to record goals, discover new challenges, and gain motivation to achieve them. I made a list of 100 things I want to do over 1001 days. The list is due to be competed by 16 June 2013. In the last couple of weeks I have 5.     Read at least one book every month for 12 months It’s taken downloading the Kindle app on my iPad Mini to finally get back into reading. That probably sounds a little bit silly but I don’t feel…

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    Reasons to be cheerful

    January 14, 2012 - By 

    It’s been a while since I last joined in with Reasons the be cheerful (a weekly meme hosted by Michelle). Little Sis is now 6 weeks old and we all love her to pieces. She has fitted right in to our family and it’s difficult to believe she hasn’t always been here. She’s also starting to smile (not wind related – honest) which makes all those night feeds worthwhile. Having a young family is incredibly hard work but the hubby and I are beginning to have a bit of time together each evening to remember who we are, why we…

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    Growing up

    December 9, 2011 - By 

    Having a little family of my own really makes me feel like a responsible adult! As soon as Big Brother was born we set up a savings account for him and we’re about to do the same for Little Sis. I must admit that my husband is in control of most of the important financial things, such as the mortgage, the bills and car insurance renewal. I’m very lucky that he deals with all these things as since giving up work my brain is quite mushy. I’d rather be responsible for the domestic side of things and ensure the cupboards…

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    Day Zero – Month Six (March)

    March 31, 2011 - By 

    It’s time to write an update on my Day Zero progress.   7.    Decide whether to return to work or not Well first I decided to return, then I changed my mind. You can read the whole sorry story.   38. Do at least one geocache a month We’ve been having loads of fun out and about now the weather is getting warmer. We found a couple in Bruges as well as London and Essex.   59. Successfully grow herbs We’re also spending more time in the garden and the herbs I planted last year are well established and living!…

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    Day Zero – Month Three (January)

    January 27, 2011 - By 

    It’s been a while since I posted an update on my Day Zero progress as Christmas and New Year took over normal service. However I’ve managed to tick off a few more goals: The big decision was made about returning to work and we found a great little nursery for Edward I bought a new Orla Kiely handbag (a treat for the decision above) We’ve been watching a new film every month, mainly cheesy flicks but also An Education which I really enjoyed I’ve been busy cooking and this month I tried a new recipe – stovies I booked driving…