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This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser, Sir Harold Hillier Gardens. All opinions are mine alone. #CollectiveBias Growing up, the best place in the world to be was our garden. Running up and down the path through our vegetable patches, wearing Summer sandals without socks and with red ribbons…
In two weeks’ time the Jones family will be spinning their wheels along the motorway on their way up to the Midlands to spend some very special time with my side of the family. It’s my nephew’s birthday, my birthday, my parents’ 40th anniversary [also known as mum wants a medal-iversary] and one of my…
Usually when the postman arrives, he comes bearing toy review boxes. This week, he came with two very sturdy, very interesting looking parcels for the boys, from Mrs. Wordsmith. Now sit tight, because this is going to be a long one. I’ve realised more and more over the summer holidays that despite no longer being…
Over the past 5 years, I’ve given birth to three nearly 10lb boys. Today, those three bouncy babies have grown into a superbly energetic and handsome little boy-crew of Jensen, 5 years old; Lyoto, 3 years old and 18 month old Hero. At times they’re quite a handful and controlling the noise in our house…
It’s no secret that bloggers love their mugs. I have about thirty designs, no joke – but they’re all in different categories. There are everyday mugs, visitor mugs, holiday mugs, special occasion and holiday mugs, and mugs THAT NO ONE SHOULD TOUCH. For Christmas me and the mister bought Wall-E and Eve mugs [because they…
Candles are a hot commodity in my family – my mom has always adored them, and now the love is spreading in my home too. Jensen and Lyoto recently accompanied me on a trip to begin my usual seasonal candle haul for Autumn cosiness and managed to entertain most of the staff in the store…