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• Our Weekly Family Meal Plan - 12th October

  

  It's Monday which means time for another weekly meal plan!The weather has really started to turn cold now, infact this has been the first week we've given in an... Read more

  Posted on 13 October 2020 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• How to Lend a Helping Hand to Others During Lockdown #2

  

  2020 has definitely not gone according to plan for anybody. At all. Last Christmas and New Year time, we were busy celebrating what we thought would be the... Read more

  Posted on 13 October 2020 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• How Covid-19 Has Changed What We're Looking For In A Home

  

  It's fair to say that none of us were expecting 2020 to pan out the way it has.If you'd warned me back on January 1st that within a few months, we'd be subject... Read more

  Posted on 12 October 2020 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• How to Plan Your Dream Wedding on a Budget

  

  Planning a wedding is exciting, but it can also cause huge amounts of financial stress. The average cost of a wedding in the UK is now over £16,000 and... Read more

  Posted on 10 October 2020 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• How Cooking and Positive Mental Health Go Hand-in-hand

  

  During the past few months, mental health has been severely damaged across the US and the world; and acknowledging that and working on positive mental health... Read more

  Posted on 07 October 2020 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Why Do We Home School?

  

  This has to be hands-down the question that I have been asked most often over the last few years.It's one that's been directed to me from so many different... Read more

  Posted on 07 October 2020 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• A Checklist for When Your Baby Starts Walking

  

  It’s a momentous occasion for adult and baby alike when your little one starts standing on their own two feet (literally). However, it’s also an occasion that... Read more

  Posted on 06 October 2020 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• 5 Ways to Turn Your Home Into a Staycation Resort

  

  Planning a staycation is one of the best ways to unwind and get some much needed rest and relaxation — without the hassle of actually traveling. Read more

  Posted on 06 October 2020 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• How To Continually Refine Your Skillset

  

  It’s true that in life, in our society, we are all our own personal brands. This might not be for the sole purpose of creating profit, of course. Read more

  Posted on 06 October 2020 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Why Animals Are Great For Children

  

  Animals, especially dogs, are a present factor in most young children’s childhoods. However, if you don’t have a family pet yet, you may be wondering whether... Read more

  Posted on 06 October 2020 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Meal Plan For The Week - October 5th

  

  It's Monday which means time for another weekly meal plan!We're continuing the theme of Autumnal, comforting dinners this week with lots of warming stews and... Read more

  Posted on 05 October 2020 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Loft Pods: The Perfect Answer For A Home Office

  

  Have you ever been in the position of being happy in your home and not wanting to move, but just needing a little bit more space? Read more

  Posted on 05 October 2020 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• 10 Long-Distance Friendship Gifts to Brighten Their Day

  

  Do you have a close friend or beloved family member living in another country or continent? While the distance may be great, your shared love and admiration... Read more

  Posted on 02 October 2020 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Chronic Illness and Mental Health: How Are They Related?

  

  Almost everyone experiences a chronic illness at one point in their lifetime. It can be in the form of cancer, diabetes, chronic pain, or heart disease. Read more

  Posted on 02 October 2020 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• 5 Money Management Tips for New Parents

  

  There are a million and one things for new parents to worry about. Having a child is a time for celebration, but it also represents significant new concerns... Read more

  Posted on 01 October 2020 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• How To Be A Thin Ally In A Fatphobic World

  

  Thin privilege . A term that is widely used in the body positivity community but one that is often met with anger and shock by those not familiar with it. Read more

  Posted on 30 September 2020 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Meal Plan For The Week - 28th September

  

  I've recently started to share family meal plans on my blog again, and so I'm back with what we've got planned for dinners for the coming week. Read more

  Posted on 28 September 2020 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• 40 Before 40: One Year To Go!

  

  A couple of weeks ago, I celebrated my 39th birthday.Even as I type those words it feels like I'm talking about somebody else, I'm really not sure how I can be... Read more

  Posted on 25 September 2020 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Quick & Easy Ways To Update Your Living Room

  

  Most families spend the vast majority of their time at home in the living room. That is certainly the case in our house - the living room is the heart of the... Read more

  Posted on 24 September 2020 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• 3 Reasons to Install a Pool Fence

  

  Building a pool can be an expensive and complicated undertaking, but it's important not to forget about safety if you're planning to put one in your backyard. Read more

  Posted on 24 September 2020 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION