14 And Dating A Married Man The Same Age As My Father
I was 14 and although I dressed and acted much more grown up, I was very much a virgin and vulnerable. I never set out to hurt anyone and dating a married man the same age as my father was not something I set out to do. To earn extra pocket money I agreed to babysit for a couple who were friends with my father. The couple were lovely and had … [Read More...]
Kia’s 5th Birthday Party Fun
It was Kia's 5th birthday party today and as much as they all had amazing fun, I am shattered. Its been a long day. It was up early this morning to start making sandwiches and the stress of worrying f I had bought enough food to feed 40 kids. I had and as always bought far too much, but it did come in handy at tea time. My dear friend … [Read More...]
School Said They Would Support Me With Potty Training
My daughter was born in July so would be one of the youngest in her class, just before her third birthday we went to an open evening at the school we had applied for. School said they would support me with potty training as she wasn't quite there yet. We had tried potty training before on and off since she was two years old. She wasn’t … [Read More...]
LETTER TO A MOLESTER
“Just this once,” you used to say, but that was just a lie. You stole my innocence and made your little brother cry. Not just when you touched my skin, throughout my whole existence. Nightmares! Flashbacks! Memories, pursued with great persistence. You would bring me to the basement, in the quiet of the night. I know you were a victim too. … [Read More...]
Are Exams Important?
Are exams important or do we need to find a better way to test our child's intelligence? How clever are our children really? We rely on exam results, teacher reports and school grades to tell us how clever our own children are. After years of arguments about the GCSE exams’ getting easier and already abolishing the Key Sage 3 (year 9) SATS … [Read More...]
Important Things to Know About Scrap Metal Recycling
Because of the ever-increasing demands of mankind to use natural resources, the depletion of metal deposits, and the accumulation of greenhouse gases, among others, scrap metal recycling has become very important nowadays. This is due to the fact that by performing the said practice, many people can help the environment and earn money along the … [Read More...]
Teaching Your Teen About Money
Learning to wisely handle money can be a challenging task, but if you don’t you can create a mess with your finances that may haunt you all your life. That is one major reason why, as a parent, you need to begin teaching your kids to handle money well by the time they’re in their teenage years. Rabbi Shmuley presciently shares on Oprah.com, … [Read More...]
Could My Day Get Any God Damn Worse?
Could my day get any god damn worse? I suppose it could so I may have to be careful how much I moan as they say it comes in threes. My darling angelic teen daughter decided to tell me that she smokes, fantastic. While I took the rather laid back that’s fine do what you want attitude while trying to contain the smoke steaming from my ears, … [Read More...]
Win £25 To Spend With Card Town
We have a fantastic Giveaway for you today - The chance to win £25 to spend at Card Town. Even better, we have 5 x £25 gift vouchers to give away. Card Town are personalised cards for all occasion specialists and there is something for everyone there. I was also given a voucher so I could personally try the service and its come at … [Read More...]
How To Make Bacon Pasta
Approx ingredients to make bacon pasta for family of 4. If you wish to add more or less ingredients, or even add more to it feel free. What You Will Need Pack of bacon Mushrooms (6) Peppers (2 or frozen just tip as many as desired) Onions (2) Tomatoes (fresh 4 quartered) Half a bag of pasta Cheese Cheap Tesco pasta … [Read More...]
Barnard Castle Crumbles; Who Is Responsible?
I live in a beautiful historic market town, Barnard Castle in Teesdale, County Durham. The town is named after the castle. It is the main settlement in the Teesdale area, and is a popular tourist destination. The castle is set on a high rock above the River Tees, Barnard Castle takes its name from its 12th century founder, Bernard de Balliol. It … [Read More...]
Five of the Best Kitchen Accessories
More and more of us are spending more time in the kitchen but with convenience an absolute priority nowadays, we need a few gadgets and accessories to help us on our way. However, kitchen accessories are as much about practicality and convenience as they are about style, so we have handpicked five of the best for you. 1. Food … [Read More...]
The Stories We Tell Ourselves And Why They Matter
Stories have power. A good story can heal, empower, transform and help us to make sense of the world we live in. The ability to tell stories is what separates us from the rest of the animal kingdom, they are part of what makes us human. Businesses understand this. Brands use stories to connect with us, to trigger emotional responses to … [Read More...]
Being A Mum In The UK – Why Aren’t We In The Top 20?
Have you seen the report by Save the Children's Mothers’ Index to be presented today (7th May) at the UN? This story is already going viral and you may wonder why! The big news for UK mothers is that Britain is only number 23 on the list but still ahead of the USA which come in at number 30. But the UK is not even in the top 20 so this should … [Read More...]
Cashmirino Offers Mothers Nature Fashion Trends
The first thing that strikes me while browsing the Cashmirino website is design and quality, the items look amazing. You can dress your children in luxury fashion this season for sure with the new Spring collection, its just out of this world. Cashmirino was born out of a labour of love. A love for children and a passion to wrap them … [Read More...]
How Did You Choose Your Kids Names?
Your kids names stay with them for life therefore choosing your kids names has to be one of the most important choices that every parent faces in regards to their child’s future. It has to be one of the most fun things to do when you become pregnant, spend hours flicking through as many baby name books as possible. While some mums-to -be … [Read More...]
National Fibromyalgia Day; How Fibromyalgia Affects My Life.
Its national Fibromyalgia Day and I wanted to introduce you to a friend of mine Steph who knows all too well how Fibromyalgia affects your life. How Fibromyalgia affects my day to day life I struggle with a lot of daily things, from getting up in a morning till I am actually in bed. I wake a lot in the night too, a lot of the time unable … [Read More...]
Help Me Choose A Wallpaper For The Kitchen
I have the decorating bug and now looking at the kitchen and wondering what I can do. We have a rather large kitchen and its all black and white. I am thinking of adding a warmer feel to it by applying paper to a main wall, where the dining table is. What do you think? I have seen a few possible papers … [Read More...]
Fairy Cake Cupcakes
Its not a great day for going far so we decided to make some simple fairy cakes, but as we all know things never go to plan, especially in this mad house. In the end we came up with a new creation - fairy cake cupcakes. Fairy cake cupcakes are rather unique you know. You simply bake some fairy cakes and then place butter icing in … [Read More...]
Photo Canvas Made For A Special Friend
When Photo Canvas asked me if I would like to have a canvas made in return for me to review it, I knew straight away what I wanted to do. I wanted to send my dear friend a special gift. I met Angie on Facebook through the Facebook group I own. We became friends and within time she became an admin for me. She’s my right hand man … [Read More...]
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