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WIN – an Elf for Christmas

Okay so I appreciate it's October - but how many of us parental-types start thinking about Christmas around now? I mean, I know there are some that have more than likely bought and wrapped every present by March but I'm...Read More

Review: Childcare.co.uk – the easy way to find local childcare

**This is a collaborative post** With the boy's fourth birthday rapidly approaching of course I find myself reminiscing about how far we've come - from those early colic/PND days to now we've done a lot of learning and growing as...Read More

Coming soon: Milkshake! Live at The Orchard Theatre, Dartford

It's Wednesday and all of a sudden the realisation that half term is next week has hit me. Of course I look forward to having W at home all week and not being tied to preschool hours but it's always...Read More

PCOS: life after laparoscopy

I've written about PCOS before and it's something that has continued to cause problems for a long time. PCOS(Polycystic Ovary Syndrome) is a condition that affects the ovaries. Not to be confused with PCO(Polycystic Ovaries), which is cysts on the...Read More

Review: Smashers Series 2 Gross 3 pack

The Summer has long gone(although it's still been rather warm) and we are slipping into Autumn. Christmas will be here before we know if and I've already started looking for presents, especially for the boy. He's hit an age where...Read More

DAODS Presents… Top Hat

After last week's trip to Dartford to see Dirty Dancing I've been in a musical daydream ever since; listening to the soundtrack on repeat and indulging in Evita, Cats, Les Miserables and more. (more…)

What’s going on? Surgery nerves

I've not written in a while - life has been a little hectic, my mood a little low and I've been guilty of just shutting down and not talking about things, which isn't good. Health wise things have been up...Read More

Review: Dirty Dancing – The Classic Story On Stage

"That was the Autumn of 2018 - when everybody called me Lisa, and it didn't occur to me to mind. That was before Donald Trump became President(that'll never happen right), before One Direction reformed(I live in hope), when I couldn't...Read More

Coming Soon: Dirty Dancing – The Classic Story On Stage

Dirty Dancing. It's my go-to film when I'm happy, sad, drunk, bored - it's one of my favourite films and an absolute classic. Did anyone else watch it innocently at an early age in the late eighties/early nineties and be...Read More

Between the covers: Karna’s Wheel by Michael Tobert

I love a good historical fiction and this week I checked out Karna's Wheel by Michael Tobert. (more…)

Between the covers: Turning Left Around the World by David C Moore

Another week, another book and this week we are travelling around the world with Turning Left Around the World by David C Moore. (more…)

Review & WIN: LeapFrog LeapStart 3D!

The new preschool year has started and with only a year left until primary school I'm keen to try and encourage the boy to channel his incredibly strong will and apply it to reading and learning. I mean I'm not...Read More

Review: Sports Leggings from Hunkemöller

As a plus size chick sports and active wear can be really hard to find - you want something that looks good but is comfortable. I tend to end up wearing leggings and a baggy t-shirt - which can be...Read More

Coming soon: Little Baby Bum LIVE at The Orchard Theatre, Dartford

Last week Timehop reminded me how I used to desperately soothe my extremely constipated baby by trying all sorts of YouTube videos and TV channels - we did have a brief period of calm where Formula One and Minder did...Read More

Bathroom Solutions – A Guide to Shower Selection

Of all the rooms in the house, the bathroom is all about comfort and convenience and if you have decided it is time for a revamp, there is much to consider. In these eco-friendly times, the traditional bathtub is no...Read More

Holiday goals: next year?

I am really lucky to have been on holiday once a year; we had a lovely week in Cornwall this year, Dorset last year and we have family on the Isle of Wight which always feels like a mini break...Read More

Between the covers: The Blue Bench by Paul Marriner

Historical fiction is my favourite genre, fact. So when I was asked to review The Blue Bench which is set in a local town I was double excited! (more…)

Dear sodding Diary: I’m a mardy arse

Thursday 6th September 2018 Dear sodding Diary, I've not written in a while; life has been a bit busy and, well, I couldn't really be arsed. Diet wise, you know those last few posts I wrote about clean eating and...Read More

Between the covers: Summer at Hollyhock House by Cathy Bussey

A summer holiday wouldn't be complete without a proper summer read - you know the sort of books that are made for holiday; made for relaxing on a sunny beach. Or in my case - hiding in the corner of...Read More

Between the covers: Daisy Belle by Caitlin Davies

Another week, another book - and this one was the one I've been itching to read for ages because it's so different! I give you Daisy Belle: Swimming Champion of the World by Caitlin Davies. (more…)

Between the covers: Another Rebecca by Tracey Scott-Townsend

One of my reads this summer was another different read for me - Another Rebecca by Tracey Scott-Townsend. I'm quite new to psychological thrillers and they don't usually interest me but I'm always game for trying new reads... (more…)

Between the covers: Leo’s War by Patricia Murphy

Where did the school holidays go? Those six weeks have flown by - my last read was The French Adventure and I've not had as much time to read as I'd hoped. My recent read is a slightly different one...Read More

5 budget travel tricks that will save you a fortune

Heading abroad is great fun. Whether you’re off on your annual summer family holiday or a romantic city break over a long weekend, exploring a new place is exciting and rewarding. (more…)

Starting Keto: week one plans

Yesterday I wrote about my reasons for going keto and I'm now on day one - I'll update at the end of the week on how it's going; however I wanted to write a little bit about meal planning and essentials....Read More

I’m going Keto… argh!

I stand before you, dear reader, as a fat mum of one who has attempted just about every diet going. I've tried calorie counting, Weight Watchers, Slimming World, shakes and all sorts. And I'm still fat. Not quite as fat...Read More