Slime seems to be a bit of a hot topic across the playground at the moment. J has been nagging me for a while to make some slime. I looked up making the slime but one thing that put me off was the risk of getting the mixture wrong and it not being safe to play with. So when I was offered the opportunity to review the So Slime DIY Slime Factory with the promise of mess free, measured 2 step slime making, I knew J would be excited to finally be making slime.
Yorkshire Afternoon Tea at the Doubletree by Hilton, York
The idea of stopping for a Yorkshire Afternoon Tea at the Doubletree by Hilton, set in the lovely historic city of York really appealed. So in the half term holidays, three of my blogging friends and all our children went to sample the Yorkshire picnic, described as Afternoon Tea for Yorkshire folk.
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My Mental Health Bucket Overflowed – Mental Health Awareness Week
Mental Health Awareness week’s focus this year is on Stress. Stress can have an impact on you at anytime and sometimes it can hit when everything seems to be finally going right. Like what happened in my case. With mental health it is always good to talk, so although it is a very personal thing for me I wanted to share my experience.
I see your mental health like a bucket, it stores everything you push aside and at times it can become too full.
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Attending BlogOnX – Friends, Sunshine and a Bank Holiday
Great weather, meeting up with friends and #BlogOnX makes a great receipe for a bank holiday weekend. This was my second time attending BlogOn, the first being in September last year, and this time was even better. Continue reading “Attending BlogOnX – Friends, Sunshine and a Bank Holiday”
5 Tips When Visiting Alton Towers and the Weather isn’t on Your Side
On the weekend we went to Alton Towers, a trip we had planned back in February. As the weekend approached the constant weather watching started. It wasn’t looking good, with rain showers all day and a feels like temperature of around 5 degrees. A cold and wet 2 and 7 year old didn’t fit in our planning equation. Continue reading ” 5 Tips When Visiting Alton Towers and the Weather isn’t on Your Side”
Family Days Out – Legoland Discovery Centre Manchester
One of our favourite places to visit is Legoland Discovery Centre. J is completely Lego (and in particular Ninjago) mad. With the school holidays approaching and a variety of ways to get discounted tickets, it’s a fun day out for all the family. – Lets face it you never really grow out of Lego do you !
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Healthy and Easy Thick Minestrone Recipe
One of my downfalls when trying to lose weight is finding something quick, easy and healthy at the end of a long day. The slow cooker has become my best friend over the winter, as well as frozen veg. You can chuck all ingredients in and cook while spending time with the kids or while you’re at work. With 15 minutes prep time here is my Healthy Easy Thick Minestrone Recipe.
How to Make a Quick and Easy Pouch Liner For a Phone or Tablet
I haven’t been posting much on my crafts recently, as the time that I have been making anything has been quite late at night, so photos just haven’t been much of an option. I have been making myself a crochet bag and pouches for both my 2 in 1 laptop and tablet. Once I had finished crocheting them, to both add some added structure and protection I decided to make a liner out of fabric. Continue reading “How to Make a Quick and Easy Pouch Liner For a Phone or Tablet”
Merlin Annual Pass Weighing Up the Pros and Cons
On Saturday, we were deciding where to go to have a family day out. The park was out of question as it the weather was not good. While googling for ideas, one thing that came up was SeaLife and Legoland discovery at the Trafford Centre. When I went to see how much it would cost to visit, I seen the January sale on Merlin Annual Passes. We had been contemplating getting passes ever since we visited Alton Towers a few years ago. So I weighed up the pros and cons again and decided after doing so to get the family the pass. Continue reading “Merlin Annual Pass Weighing Up the Pros and Cons”
Is it Because of Prematurity? A Question I Ask Myself Often
Bringing home J after months in the hospital, I had a vague idea to what the day-to-day life would be like to start with, given a summary of things, signs to look out for and follow appointments scheduled. Attending development reviews and consultant appointments, going through the motions and watching development like a hawk until we finally got the news he was discharged. Though I found out a part of being a premmie mum is, the watching and worrying about development doesn’t end there. Continue reading “Is it Because of Prematurity? A Question I Ask Myself Often”