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• What A Mindfulness For Kids Class Taught Me About Myself

  

  Mindfulness is something that, although I've always loved the idea of, I've never really taken the time to become all that familiar with. Read more

  Posted on 05 July 2019 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Three Personal Finance Lessons for Kids

  

  Wise money management is essential and you’ll no doubt know this already. But, what about your kids, though? Do you want to introduce them to the world of... Read more

  Posted on 04 July 2019 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• 5 Trendy Cabinet Door Styles for 2019

  

  Research has shown that most of us will spend at a total of at least three years of our lives in the kitchen. Additional research indicates that most of us... Read more

  Posted on 04 July 2019 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• How To Improve Your Self Esteem - Join My Summer Of (Self) Love Challenge!

  

  It's been over a year now since I started to work on accepting my body as it is and learning to love myself exactly as I am, with no conditions. That year has... Read more

  Posted on 02 July 2019 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Me & Mine in June: Raspberry Picking & Finding Calm In The Chaos

  

  Well it's been quite a while since I last wrote one of these Me Mine family update posts on my blog. For much the same reason as the sudden disappearance of m... Read more

  Posted on 30 June 2019 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Summer Fun With Studio

  

  *This post was written as part of our Studio Ambassadorship and therefore is a paid advert. All words and opinions are my own. With Summer FINALLY here - and ou... Read more

  Posted on 28 June 2019 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Keeping Memories for Your Child’s Future

  

  Becoming a parent is one of life’s greatest rewards. Bringing a life into this world and caring for it as it grows is a massive responsibility that comes with... Read more

  Posted on 27 June 2019 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Siblings In June 2019

  

  This post is a bit of an emotional one for me, and it's been a long time coming. I started joining in with The Siblings Photo Project on my blog the month that... Read more

  Posted on 27 June 2019 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Travelling for Wine: The Most Beautiful Locations to Find Them in

  

  For those that love the idea of tasting and collecting exotic wine while visiting beautiful locations for their next holiday, we have just the perfect places fo... Read more

  Posted on 26 June 2019 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• 7 Top Activities for Children in Pembrokeshire

  

  Add caption The county of Pembrokeshire in Wales is treated to a great combination of rolling countryside and idyllic coastal locations. Read more

  Posted on 24 June 2019 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• How to Be the Ultimate Woman Boss

  

  No matter who you are or where you’re from, you can be a woman boss. Through motivation and hard work, you can achieve anything, but how do you get there?... Read more

  Posted on 23 June 2019 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Top Essentials to Make Your Summer Holiday Easier

  

  Holidays are supposed to be relaxing – and they are when you plan properly. Sometimes when you have children – it’s easy to forget about the little things that... Read more

  Posted on 21 June 2019 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• The Power: Reclaiming It From The Hands Of Life's Bullies

  

  For as long as I can remember, I've measured my worth as a person by other peoples opinions of me. From the little girls who used to pick on me because of my... Read more

  Posted on 21 June 2019 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Our Breastfeeding Experience

  

  Most people assume that when you're having your third baby, you have everything pretty much sussed out. You've done it all before and you know what you're... Read more

  Posted on 21 June 2019 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Staycations Vs Vacations

  

  *This is a guest post* Here at Wido, we’ll take any chance possible to go outside, breathe in that fresh air and enjoy the great outdoors. Read more

  Posted on 18 June 2019 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Encouraging Outdoor Play This Summer

  

  Apparently...summer is here! Though you would be forgiven for not realising it, given how dark and rainy the days have been here in the UK over the last week... Read more

  Posted on 17 June 2019 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• A Family Break In Cornwall With Hendra Holiday Park

  

  A couple of weeks ago, we were invited along to spend 5 days at Hendra Holiday Park in Cornwall. Living in Devon, we are very familiar with our neighbouring... Read more

  Posted on 14 June 2019 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Did You See Me? - The Reality Of Chronic Illness As A Parent

  

  Did you see me on holiday with my children recently? Me, the mum with the chronic illnesses, the one who claims to always be in so much pain. Did you see me... Read more

  Posted on 13 June 2019 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Great Ways to Find Time for Yourself as a New Mum

  

  Being a new mum is an incredible yet exhausting experience. As soon as baby comes along, life seems to all of a sudden become extremely hectic! Read more

  Posted on 13 June 2019 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• 3 Ways to Celebrate Father’s Day

  

  For many, a dad can be a special person. Just like its maternal equivalent, Father’s Day is very important. And contrary to popular belief, it isn’t a commercia... Read more

  Posted on 11 June 2019 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION