Friday I’m in Love

Happy Friday and Happy Birthday to me! I haven’t overly been looking forward to my birthday if I’m honest, but I’m sure we’ll have a good day. We have friends coming over for a play and cake, then the kiddos and I are off to watch the new Dumbo movie and eat Indian food after. It’s been another busy week, I’m struggling to fit in all the things I have to do each day/week. There aren’t just enough hours for me to get everything done, I feel like I’m trying to do the work of several people – running a house, raising kids, homeschooling, running a business… I need to figure out a way to clone myself!

That said, it’s almost the weekend, The Range is opening a new shop here this weekend so I’m hoping to go for a browse tomorrow and maybe pick up a few post-birthday treats too!

Other than that, I’m planning on taking it easy this weekend, catching up on a little of my OU course and spending some time with Lola. Hoping to recharge my batteries before a new week begins.

Here are a few good things I wanted to share

* ‘If you focus on control, you have lost the battle’: how to win back your kids – love this article.

* I think I need to make some of these Chocolate Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bars!

* Scruffy Hospitality – there’s a lot said to be welcoming friends into your home inspite off it being less than perfect.

* ‘Connection is a Core Human Need’

* This article on single parenting is a great read.

* I LOVE this bra set {actually love everything in her shop!}

* I need to read this – The Book You Wish Your Parents Had Read (and Your Children Will Be Glad That You Did)

* And these quick reads look far like a far better option than doing the cleaning!

* Vegan Fudge – yes please!

* My skin has been less than great this pregnancy – I’ve had a real issue with spots. Add in lack of sleep and my skin is looking a little dull. I’m shaking up my skincare routine, trying out some Elemental Herbology Products as well as the Vichy Mineral 89 Serum I’ve heard so much good stuff about!

Hope you have a great weekend!