So did Weetabix get us through our big day??

Well it got us to Kings Cross and then over to Buckingham Palace in time for the changing of the guards.

Yes I know my kids are hairy, but we don’t mention it so shush.
We say a quick hello to Queen Vic then find a cosy spot next to some friendly Aussies; and wait.

The sun shines, [...]

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My new man

I have a friend.
He’s broad and dark and could be considered handsome.
I don’t mind him seeing me with bed head hair, no make up and wearing nothing more than a smile.
My parents like him, my kids like him, even my ex-husband likes him!
Exciting right?
Except there’s a catch.
He’s not actually a person, but a much loved [...]

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Amy Winehouse – Rest in peace beautiful girl

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Secondary concerns and pushy parents

I have two little girls.  They’re both bright, funny, emotional, cheeky and fun, but in other ways they are so different and sometimes that difference shouts at me and slaps me upside the head leaving me worried and sad.
At a recent night of  Girl Scout discos, while M (6) was happy to take her Rainbow [...]

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Homage to a hairy chin

The other day I saw a man with a very sweeping beard. It was parted in the middle and could be used as a slide for tiny insects. It has moved me to poetry…
Ahhehem, clears throat.
Beard
Oh beautiful beard
As you floated by you tickled me
Not with your fluffy, flicky, endy bits
But with your proud, pruned, preening [...]

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Morphy Richards Accents Kettle and Toaster Review

I’ve not always been particularly lucky in the kitchen department, in fact at times it’s been downright disastrous, but thanks to Morphy Richards, the kitchen in our new house has developed a bit of retro chic in the way of a new toaster and kettle.
In June we received the gorgeous Accents Cream Traditional Kettle, and [...]

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Win a family ticket to visit HMS Belfast

I am amazed. Gob smacked and excited and amazed.
Look….

How cool is that? I can’t wait to show E and M and their Grandad. We’re really hoping to visit one day but so far haven’t been able to make it so they brought it to us!
If you watched the whole clip then you’ll [...]

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I am Writing

The bug is back.
There’s no rash, no buzzy noises and E and M don’t seem to be frightened of it which makes a change.
Because inspired by the very lovely and funny and cool @Karamina who spoke at CyberMummy11, I have pulled out my novel and begun to edit.  Not only that, but I’ve mapped out [...]

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