When I got home one evening this week I noticed someone had left an under the sink storage unit next to the communal bin, so I saw a prime opportunity to do some more upcycling! It was a light wood colour, but also had a green tinge, so it was definitely in need of a…
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Why I’ve Had To Write A Will…aka Guardianship
Read moreWriting a Will is Vital for Lone Parents As all my loyal readers know, my son has not had contact with his sperm donor (aka SD) for quite some time for many reasons, including drug and alcohol addiction and also very selfish behaviour, lies and let downs when sober. Unfortunately I made the very daft…
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December’s Degustabox
Read moreAnother month, another great selection of food and drink from Degustabox. December’s Degustabox The December box includes: Eisberg Non-Alcoholic wine which I have reviewed myself recently and included in my Adult Christmas Gift Guide. Pukka Herbs Clean Green tea- I am a huge green tea fan, and I love it when it has a hint of…
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#My3Things Positive Parenting Motivator: Week 18
Read moreAfter a few weeks break (things have been hectic to say the least!) My 3 Things is now back! #My3Things is my way to try to value myself and my parenting a bit more, so I’ve created this and a linky for other bloggers to join in with too. Each week I list three things that have not…
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Why I Now Have A Water Filter
Read moreI live in a hard water area, but due to spending my life since having a baby living on tea and coffee it’s never been an issue. But my carpet cleaning guy randomly got into a conversation with me recently about water and he said that he would never drink water that’s not filtered anymore…
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Making a Swan From An Apple
Read moreBefore… If you follow me on Facebook then you know I tend to share a lot of videos that are either funny, interesting or just plain cool! One of the videos I posted last week was somebody making a swan from an apple and they made it look really easy so I thought I would…
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How To Make A Christmas Star
Read moreAs you know I went to a craft event last week which was held by DryNites and hosted by BBC2 Giant British Sewing Bee finalist Tamara Melvin.During the event, my son and I got to make a Christmas Stocking which I have posted a tutorial about, and we also made a Christmas Star for our…
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November Degustabox
Read moreNovember DegustaboxClick to Enlarge I have been lucky enough to sample another Degustabox and this one is one of the best yet! There were fewer items this time, but the items that were included were of higher worth, such as the very VERY lush Lindor My Melting Moments chocolates. They were in the shape of…
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Emergency Overnight Bags: A Review
Read moreThe Women’s & Toddler Overnight Bags I tend to spend a lot of time visiting family and friends and as they will tell you I tend to stay there for a fair few hours! Part of this is to get Chunk out and socialising with others (and to burn some of his energy) and the…
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DIY Sweet Cones as Christmas Gifts
Read moreDue to being VERY broke now I am self-employed and not being able to work many hours due to childcare issues, I have had to look at frugal ways to give people gifts this year. Chunk has made a few friends this year through the groups we attend (and so have I yay!) so I…