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Looking Back on January 2017
Towards the end of last year I got lax on my “Looking Back On…”, which sucked because I really enjoyed doing them and it was a nice way to reflect on my best of blog, keeping all my favourite posts from the month together along with a summary of what we got up to. So for 2017 I’m going to do my best to resurrect them. January has, as ever, been a truly long and gruelling month. Anxiety has been high, self esteem has been low and the weather has been pretty rubbish. This January was particularly bad as I was (still am) nursing a truly broken heart and it’s…
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Hello Five!
On Saturday Little Miss turned five! I’m not sure why but five seems a lot older than four! Maybe it’s because she’s at school now, or has almost lost her third tooth, or just the fact she really is no longer a baby. She is starting to read and write and is completely independent as far as dressing and undressing herself, brushing her hair, teeth and feeding herself. She really is a big girl now. Unlike last year I didn’t find done to do a pre-birthday photo shoot and put together a post because she was at school and then in the evening I had a cake and balloon disaster…
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Making Adventures Affordable with Groupon*
This is a sponsored post but all opinions expressed are my own. With having such a popular Instagram account we do often get questions about how I can afford it as a single mum. And the truth is, with a lot of budgeting! I love to travel, I have always had itchy feet and nothing gets me more excited than planning an adventure for Little Miss and I, be it to Disney or else where. Our next trip is a weekend to London at the end of March and i’m so excited to get planning child friendly activities. This will be Little Miss’ first ever trip to London that isn’t…
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Quick and Easy Meal Ideas for Impromptu Dinner Parties*
Hosting dinner parties can be stressful — it’s a fact. It’s so easy to over complicate things and end up spending most of the evening fawning over a hot stove while friends relax around us. Impromptu gatherings have the potential to remove such a strong desire for gourmet perfection. Instead, they’re all about sharing good food and conversation in a far more casual atmosphere. Read on to discover four easy to make recipe ideas for your next spur-of-the-moment dinner party… Exotic steak and chips Steak and chips might sound quite basic for a dinner party, but our exotic twist on this popular classic is sure to have your guests begging…
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Keeping Your Feline Friend Healthy This Winter*
Cats rely on us for the food and shelter that they need to remain fit and healthy all year round, this is especially important if your cat is an outdoor cat.This is especially true in the winter — the most trying of all seasons for a cat to be outside.Thankfully my cat isn’t one of those. She’s indoors and pampered to death but it doesn’t mean it’s any less important for me to make sure she’s getting the right care. This short guide will help you understand the best types of food, and what to avoid, for your cat to thrive and receive the best possible nutrients this winter. Meat…
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Beating the January Blues with a Perfect Spa Day*
I really really struggle with January, not only is it a long depressing month where it’s really cold and money is tight but everyone is feeling flat after Christmas. I also struggle with anxiety at the start of the year which I blogged about as the next 12 months feel daunting. I know I shouldn’t hate January as much as I do because Little Miss has her birthday but still, it doesn’t stop how I feel both mentally and physically the other 30 days of the month! This year we got lucky and headed off to Disneyland Paris for 3 days, but now that I’m back I feel flatter than…
