• homestyle - Monday Happy List

    Monday Happy Things {Week 145}

    Last week was busy and just a little exhausting. The weather was super hot and I went into London twice for Press events. I also sang in our choirs Summer concert, so I felt like a sticky mess most of the week. I went into London for the Hobbycraft AW17 press show at Make Drink and Do, as well as the Tesco and dotcomgiftshop Christmas press shows. They were all interesting and I’m so excited about some of the new ranges coming out later this year. Being in London meant I could wander along the South Bank and generally enjoy…

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    Monday Happy Things {Week 144}

    We are definitely feeling that the end of term is coming. Every thing is finishing which is kind of satisfying but also scary because that means the summer holidays! My son has handed in his school library book for the last time, finished his handwriting book and had his last Gardening Club session. Only 3 weeks left and still so much to squeeze in! It’s time for my Monday Happy Things post – the 5 things which made me really happy in the last 7 days. My to do list is always long but I’ve excelled myself by buying some uniform…

  • homestyle - Monday Happy List

    Monday happy things {Week 143}

    Happy Monday! Time for my weekly Monday happy things, sharing the five things which have made me happiest in the previous week. Last week was good although it started off with my son having two days off school with tummy ache. This seems to be a long term problem and I was happy that the Doctor finally gave him a referral to the Hospital. It’s never nice seeing your child in pain and he’s had a lot of time off school this year. I’m hoping this will be the start of sorting him out. Luckily he went back to school…

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    Monday happy things {week 142}

    I’m not a huge fan of this hot weather we’ve been experiencing. It makes it pretty hard to achieve anything. I’m hoping for a quiet week, especially as last week was so busy. I had a pretty intense week of work with one day off. You can probably guess that my daughter was sick that day! And I’m late writing this weekly post as my son is off sick at home with me today. Last Monday seems a long time ago now but after school we went on a lovely nature walk around the local Lido with Beavers. It felt strange…

  • homestyle - Monday Happy List

    Monday happy things {Week 141}

    I’m writing my weekly Happy Things post slightly later than usual. I was working this morning and just couldn’t face getting up early to write it. I’ve been working quite a few hours recently which has seriously eaten into my blogging time. I have a new found appreciation for all those parents who juggle work and children and write a blog. Last week we went crazy for Father’s Day. My children wanted to make cards and gifts for their Dad so we’ve been making things after school. I think they might burst with excitement if Father’s Day doesn’t hurry up…

  • holidays - mindfulness - Monday Happy List

    Monday happy things {Week 140}

    We’ve had a really lovely half term break. My lucky children have an Inset Day today whilst I’m back at work for a couple of hours. I’ve been super organised and got their school uniforms ready and PE kits packed for when they do go back on Tuesday 🙂 We were all looking forward to making some half term memories and we packed in quite a lot. We spent a few days with my mum in Wiltshire and pottered around enjoying the weather and relaxing. We took the children to Bratton Camp where they could run around but tried not…

  • homestyle - Monday Happy List

    Monday happy things {Week 139}

    This week saw my second week of work. I’m an Exam Invigilator at a local school and I’m really enjoying it so far. The work fits perfectly around my children being at school and I even managed to fit in my weekly reading sessions with Reception and Year 2 too. I’m still adjusting to being so busy! It was a busy week for my blog too and although I’m grateful for the opportunities my blog brings it does feel like I’ve been burning the candle at both ends lately. It’s also been another week of making and editing a lot…

  • homestyle - mindfulness - Monday Happy List

    Monday Happy Things {Week 138}

    Happy Monday everyone! Hope you all had a great weekend. It’s time for my weekly blog post about the five things which made me happy last week – Monday Happy Things {Week 138} I started off with my first week in my temporary job which I really enjoyed. I love being back at work after far too long as a SAHM. My 5 year old finished his SATs. It was a  pretty boring week for them all at school so I’m glad it’s over for him. He was rewarded with a meal at Pizza Express and a new Star Wars…

  • mindfulness - Monday Happy List

    Monday Happy Things {Week 137}

    As you read this I will be heading to my new job! I have a temporary part-time job over the next few weeks which I’m really excited about – and a little nervous too! We had some wonderful toys to review this week. My 7 year old made unboxing videos of the new toys based on the Crossy Road app, as well as the new Despicable Me Mineez. He loves making videos although I’m not sure I’m particularly enjoying editing them – he doesn’t stop talking so it takes me ages! My daughter enjoyed Rainbows. Her leader was away for…