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My Fitness Progress…
Read moreIt’s been a couple of weeks since my last update because I got struck down by a nasty stomach bug which left me unable to eat or exercise for a few days. However, since then I think the guilt of only going once a week to the gym for a fortnight kicked me into shape…
Week Two of Getting Healthy
Read moreBit of an up and down week this week in terms of both exercise and healthy eating . Exercise I failed to do any of my home workouts, BUT I joined the gym! I have not been part of the gym for about six or seven years, so this was a huge step. When I…
We’ve Got Through The First Week of School
Read moreSo the first school week is over and all I can say is…phew! There’s been such a build up to this week for months; – preparing Chunk for leaving nursery and moving to a big school, and of course buying the dreaded uniform and accessories. He loved the first day, because only 8 pupils were…
Chunk’s First Day At School!
Read moreSo two days ago we finally did it. Chunk had his first day at school and I got him there on time and with all the necessary equipment. I’ve been worrying about it a lot for the last week or so to the point it had been affecting my sleep. Watching the documentary on Channel…
Week 1 of Exercise and Healthy Eating
Read moreAs you know I am trying (yet again) to get healthier as I’ve had enough of feeling heavy and sluggish. I’ve just completed my first week of trying to be healthier and it’s not been too bad. Exercise I have been trying out a workout programme (Turbofire) that I bought months ago but never opened.…
Clothes and Shoes Shopping Never Bores Me
Read moreThe last few days have been SO HOT you would think we were abroad! I’ve had to get some clothes that suit this climate and managed to find some great, affordable bits and wanted to share them with you! I came across MeandI, a Swedish clothing company that features women’s, baby and kids clothes. They’re…
Educational Play: Word Games With Bananagrams
Read moreAs the very first term of school is approaching I’ve been looking at ways to help Chunk learn his letters and words. I want it to be fun as it helps to keep him engaged and interested in learning, as so many children struggle out of boredom. My First Bananagrams is a game which was…
Single Parent Spotlight 30: Natasha
Read moreThe aim of these interviews is to show how AMAZING us working single parents are. I want to highlight how hard, but also how rewarding being a working single parent is, and to hear how other people in my position handle the tougher times, in the hopes I learn how to be the best parent I can…
Fireman Sam Electronic Pontypandy Fire Station Toy Review
Read moreChunk got to check out the brand new Fireman Sam Electronic Pontypandy Fire Station this week and I even attempted a little Vlog to show you what it does! This fire station is a portable playset which is lightweight so the kids can carry it around themselves. If your kids watch the programme you will…