I’ve been away from blogging for four months now. It wasn’t a conscious decision. It just kind of happened. Like much of life, distractions arise, different things demand our focus, and it can be hard to return to what was…
As my due date draws ever closer (how did I get to 33 weeks so fast?), my thoughts are turning towards preparing for the new baby. Well, as much as they can do with 2 blogs to run and a…
Since we moved into our house last summer, I’ve wanted to set up a mud kitchen for Bee. We have a typical terraced house yard, with wall-to-wall Yorkshire stone slabs, not an inch of soil or grass anywhere. But still,…
*This was a very difficult post to write. I wasn’t sure what angle to come in at, or even if I should publish it. But Bee’s birth story has been niggling away at me, and nothing much about the feelings…
I didn’t believe we could conceive a child naturally. Science had proven that we needed help. I’d heard stories of natural conception after IVF, but that wouldn’t be us. It just wasn’t possible. Until it was. We had…
I’ve been super quiet of late, on my blog, on social media, and in real life. Part of it’s my usual seasonal hibernation and recharge. But this Winter, there’s been something a little more. I’ve been keeping a secret. We’ve…
It’s only a week until the official countdown begins. And if like me, you’re looking for something a little less commercial and heap more heart-warming this Advent, then you’re in the right place. This year, we’re challenging ourselves to 24…
Last Advent I fell in love with the Maileg Pixy House. It was the Advent calendar of my dreams – but way out of my price range. This year, I was determined to figure out a Maileg Pixy House Hack.…
I think I love Advent more than Christmas itself. Preparing the house, buying special food, and choosing gifts for family and friends. The anticipation is so magical. We have a some advent traditions, but this year, as Bee understands a…
For a long time after Bee was born I eschewed Mama Merch. Not because I don’t like it. In fact, I found myself drawn to it over and over. Mama Merch made me feel guilty. Guilty for having…
October is my favourite month. It holds a special astrological significance for me. I like to think of October as my auspicious month. It has brought me many good things. Dan and I began our relationship on a…
How much is your child’s life worth? £6,000? £18,000? £30,000. A lifetime of debt? Bankruptcy? If your child was kidnapped, how much would you pay to get them back? How can you put a price on the life of…
