• Pretty in pink – statement shoes and accessories for summer dressing

    As summer takes hold and the UK braces for an impending heatwave, my attention has …

  • Celebrating Father’s Day with Boots

    I’m not sure where I’d be without my Dad.  I’m 39 this year, …

  • Managing toddler snack demands: trying the Division of Responsibility method

    As we approach Alba’s 3rd birthday, I’d describe her as fun, independent, kind…. …

  • Mindful Parenting: My tips for staying present in the moment with your …

    As a parent, it’s easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle …

  • Wonky stitches, nice smells and snail mail

    Wonky stitches, nice smells and snail mail

    Thank you for all of your lovely comments about Hooty (and Bitey) from my last post.  Although I love sewing and making things they are not things that I am naturally good at and it is a challenge for me…

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    Hooty and bitey

    Hooty and bitey

    I have had a lovely weekend this weekend, full, predominantly of eating due to two three course dinners – one a Christmas party and the other a hen do, and topped off with a roast dinner today! Yes I am…

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    Just another snow post

    Just another snow post

    After lots of envy from myself aimed towards others on the Twitter and blogosphere posted their photos of icy weather, Southampton has finally had its own dusting of snow.  To paraphrase, armageddon has finally arrived here; photos of crashed vehicles…

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    Ten of my favourite things

    Ten of my favourite things

    I have seen a few of my fave bloggers do a list of their favourite things, and was also tagged to do one by Sweet T’s Sweet Things so I thought, before that bandwagon rolls out of town I would jump…

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    Christmas market, ouchie head

    Christmas market, ouchie head

    Today I have been looking forward to a trip to Southampton’s Christmas Market, which opened when the lights were switched on a couple of days ago.  Every year since it’s been coming to town it’s been customary in my group…

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