Some thoughts on being a one {wo}man show
It’s been six months since I took the decision to throw my husband out, six months of being a single parent to four kids. Life has settled back down to...
Category: * Slow Living & Rhythm *
Ideas for a slow sunday
Life is pretty hectic, it gets busy and stressful and by the weekend more often than not I’m exhausted and want to hide in a cave! Mama’s keep on going,...
These are the days
Wednesday was one of those days that doesn’t go right from the minute you open your eyes. When your instinct to stay in bed, and wait for the next day...
Some thoughts on our now
It’s almost 4pm here, sat on the sofa waiting for Lola to get home from school, and waiting to take Baya to her gym class in twenty minutes time. Beastie...
A simple festive season
Yikes… it’s very almost December already! After a funny couple of months, I suddenly realised about a week ago that the festive season was almost upon us, and I hadn’t...
7 great printable advent calenders
The past few years, I’ve made my kids an advent calendar that has a fun festive activity inside each day. They love seeing what we’re going to do each day...
A capsule wardrobe for a festival
I’m not known for packing light, even though until recently we didn’t have a car, meaning we often went on holiday by train, trying to pack only what I needed...
Wish List ~ Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day here in the UK falls on March 6th this year – so early I almost missed it! Last year was my favourite – my birthday fell on...
Valentines Date Night in
If you’re like us, and have small children, no babysitter, no cash, or would just rather not go out, then why not enjoy a Valentines Date Night at home? It...
5 things I love to do when I’m home alone
I’m home alone! As a mum with four kids who are homeschooled, time at home alone is a very rare occurrence. I’ve started being stricter and making the husband take...
A Valentines Day Wishlist
1 // 2 // 3 // 4 // 5 // 6 //7 Valentines Day is kinda a non-happener in our house… but a girl can always dream right?! I put...
Valentine Crafts for kids
With Valentines Day just around the corner, I’ve been finding out a few fun, themed crafts that I thought the girls might like to make. Baya especially always loves all...
Feeling Festive {at last}
So, a week to go until the big day, and I’m finally feeling excited instead of stressed and that festive bug has got me…. It’s been a busy month, working...
50 fantastic family Advent activities
The past couple of years at Christmas I have made the kiddos an advent calendar full of fun advent activities. Each day has had one fun, festive thing to do...
Christmas is coming
I don’t know about you, but I’m beginning to think about {and get excited about} Christmas already… Timehop kindly reminded me the other day that this time last year I’d...