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How to get your children to eat more fibre

19th April 2018 by Maria 18 comments

Last year, my eldest son had two spells in hospital due to constipation and tummy pains. It was horrendous and something we wish never to have to repeat. He’d been […]

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My Dream Garden

27th March 2018 by Maria 1 comment

We have been in our house for 10 whole years this June. I still remember the endless weekend of DIY when we first moved in and now a decade down […]

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The year we finally renovate and extend our home?

13th March 2018 by Maria 3 comments

We’ve talked and talked about it but we are hoping that this year will finally be the year we renovate and extend our home. We moved in 12 years ago, […]

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Is IVF (egg donation) a solution to secondary infertility?

19th February 2018 by Maria 0 comments

When Kelly and Chris* got married and decided to have a baby, they were astonished how quickly Kelly got pregnant. She came off birth control in August and was pregnant […]

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A Spa day with Bio Sculpture

19th February 2018 by Maria 6 comments

Usually, my Friday’s tend to revolve around catching up on housework, chores around the house and blogging. Last week, however, I had the most wonderful relaxing day that involved a […]

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Migraines, Thyroid and Eye tests

17th January 2018 by Maria 19 comments

It’s so cliché to be thinking about health for 2018 when really, the reality is you should be looking after your health all year long and not just when a […]

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When you just don’t feel right…

23rd November 2017 by Maria 4 comments

I’ve suffered with migraines on and off for a few years now and around 2 weeks ago I had the worst ones I’ve ever experienced. I felt nauseous and dizzy […]

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Easy mid-week meals for busy mums

28th October 2017 by Maria 5 comments

Six weeks into the new school year and life is as hectic as ever. It’s been a bit of an adjustment getting used to having both boys at full-time school. […]

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How to prepare your garden for winter

25th October 2017 by Maria 0 comments

It’s fast approaching that time of year when you are no longer able to spend much time outdoors. The night starts to draw in around 4 pm leaving us only […]

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How to keep your home warm and cosy this winter

26th September 2017 by Maria 3 comments

Autumn term is well underway, and the summer is definitely behind us. As the nights start to draw in, there will soon be a cool nip in the air as […]

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My Autumn wishlist with Simply Be

4th September 2017 by Maria 0 comments

I was not blessed with the tall gene – I’m only 5ft 3! I tend to drown in maxi dresses. Combine that with being a size 16, I sometimes find […]

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Dining room refresh

1st September 2017 by Maria 0 comments

One day in the not too distant future we are finally going to get round to redecorating the house. We’ve been here for over 10 years now and it’s definitely […]

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How to get your legs ready for summer

6th August 2017 by Maria 0 comments

It’s easy to be able to hide my lack of leg shaving in the Winter. I tend to live in jeans, skirts and dresses with tights but come Summer time, […]

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6 thoughtful gifts for people recovering post-surgery

24th July 2017 by Maria 0 comments

If you’re are a regular reader of the blog then you will know that my mother-in-law is no longer helping out with looking after the boys. M will be starting […]

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How to get the ultimate vintage look home

20th July 2017 by Maria 0 comments

You know those gorgeous homes you see in style magazines? The ones with beautiful dressers that are filled with trinkets and a living room filled with shabby chic style furniture? […]

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5 easy ways for busy mums to relax and de-stress

18th July 2017 by Maria 1 comment

As mums, we are more often than not on the bottom of the priority list, aren’t we? It’s so easy to take care of the needs of your children, your […]

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Remortgage easily with Habito the online mortgage broker

14th July 2017 by Maria 6 comments

We’ve been slowly but surely re-doing bits and pieces to our house of late. We put up a new fence in the garden last month as our old ones were […]

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The Health Benefits Of Essential Oils

30th June 2017 by Maria 0 comments

Before I had children I was never really one to use essential oils but when I was pregnant with E, I was recommended them by a friend. I used a […]

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5 tips to having a clean home

20th June 2017 by Maria 0 comments

I don’t know about you but my house is very much lived in. The boys take great delight in traipsing through the house with muddy shoes and more often than […]