Happy new year and welcome to 2021, a year that we can only hope and pray will be better than it’s predecessor. I would say that ‘it can’t be any worse’ but I’ll edge on the side of caution and keep my lips firmly closed and my fingers tightly crossed… I would usually write a post reflecting upon the past year’s bucket list and commenting as to whether I’d achieved my goals or otherwise. However, given that I’ve spent almost the entirety of last year living in lockdown, I shan’t bother, as I’m sure you are well aware that like…
So here we have it, the end of another month and what has been the worst year of my life thus far. I can’t say I’ll be sad to see the back of 2020 but neither am I all that excited about 2021 as I’m not entirely sure that it’s going to be all that much better… I’ll try to steer away from being ‘Nora Neggy’ and point more towards being ‘Peggy Positive’, so without further ado here a few of the things which I have #LikedandLoved through December. Advent & The Return of Rocko the Elf December marked the…
So here it is – the final Monday of 2020 and my final #LivingArrows post for the year. I’d like to take this opportunity to thank Donna (from What The Redhead Said) for hosting this wonderful linky that I’ve been part of now for oh… quite a few years. I’ll be sure to continue posting within this series throughout 2021. Despite this year being one of the most difficult that I’ve ever encountered, we’ve done our best to keep things as merry and as joyful as possible for the kids which judging by the piles of parcels which Santa delivered…
Welcome to this week’s #MySundaySnapshot post, which is part of a snap-sharing-blog-linky series that you are very welcome to join. Click here for further information and guidelines upon this linky should you wish to take part. So here it is, the final week of #MySundaySnapshot for 2020, a linky which has been running for two years now in total and which I plan to continue throughout 2021 all being well. I would like to take this opportunity to thank you all for reading my posts, sharing your snapshots, and of course, for linking up and taking part – it wouldn’t be the same without you!…
It’s been another difficult and draining month, yet somehow we’ve managed to make it through the month, and what’s more, we’ve made the most of an emotionally exhausting time for the sake of the kids – I’m so glad that we’ve got J & E to keep us trudging on, I’m not sure where I’d be without them. So without further ado, here’s a few of my #LittleLoves from the final month of what has been the worst year of my life thus far. Read Whilst I’d fully intended to spend a little time relaxing with a good read, I’ve…
This time last year Paul and I were in the midst of clearing dishes, plates, and glasses following our traditional ‘Christmas eve family get together’, the recycling boxes were stacked high with empty bottles and the lounge was still covered in books and toys from where the kids had been playing with their cousins. This year is an entirely different story… My kitchen and living room are both clean and tidy, there’s been no buffet nor family get together and though I rather miss the chaos which is usually Christmas – I’m ever so slightly relieved to have the respite…
Following what has been an emotionally draining and difficult month, I took a little break from reading tarot. This week, however, I returned to my ‘tarot table’ and got to grips with a brand new deck, The Insight Tarot which was very kindly sent to me by Schiffer Publishing to shuffle through and to share on this here blog. Stanislav Reshetnikov Designed and created by Stanislav Reshetnikov, a student of C.G Jung, this beautiful tarot deck is said to be a pathway to clear divination messages, meditation, and psychologic practices which will apparently resonate with all readers. Born and raised…
Having finished school for the Christmas holidays, we enjoyed a celebratory buffet as a ‘bubble family’, and the following day we were spoilt with yet more food as Mum kindly made us all sausage and mash – talk about festive feasting – I really need to watch my waistline! Although there are still a few days to go until Christmas, we pulled a few crackers and enjoyed some early festive family time together. This year is so far from normal that any joy we can offer the kids, we do so by the bucket full. Thank you for reading and…
The winter is long and there isn’t much to do, especially with so many places closed this year, you can’t go to the gym, the cinema, restaurants, or even travel very far. Not to mention you’re probably spending more time than ever before in your home, working or managing the household. Now might be a good time to invest in your property and upgrade it. You could add value to the property and enjoy spaces that are new and better suited to your life activities. Below you’ll find some fantastic renovation ideas. A Glass Link Some properties have extensions or…
Welcome to this week’s #MySundaySnapshot post, which is part of a snap-sharing-blog-linky series that you are very welcome to join. Click here for further information and guidelines upon this linky should you wish to take part. Whilst the majority of the UK are in mid-meltdown following the recent news regarding covid Christmas regulations, I couldn’t care less so long as my family are fit, healthy and happy. If this year has taught me anything, it’s that health is a priority and something which must always come first whatever the occasion. I’m well aware that people are desperate to see their family and to spend Christmas…
Becoming a parent means you have to ensure your home is safe for toddlers. As a parent, you have to learn how to keep the home safe for your children. If you are on this page, then it shows you are looking for ways on how you can ensure your kids are safe while at home. This shows you need to learn more about your home systems, appliances, and the landscape at large. Examples of home systems are the plumbing and electrical systems. Repair the Plumbing Issues Your home needs to have a proper draining plumbing system. Some homes have…
According to that well-known song – ‘it’s the most wonderful time of the year’ and whilst the kids seem to agree with that concept, I’m not so sure… I’m still trying to come to terms with our recent loss whilst wading through piles of my late Father’s paperwork, it’s not what I’d class as a wonderful time but I’m hoping that with a decent amount of cheese, a few mince pies and a bottle or two of something sparkly I might just slip into the ‘seasonal spirit’, we’ll see… Despite it being a difficult time, it’s hard not to get…
As you start getting more confident with calligraphy, you might want to find some craft projects that are perfect for your new skills. Practising calligraphy is fun on its own, but you also want to put your skills to use and make some things that have a purpose. There are a lot of ways you can apply your calligraphy ability to different types of crafts if you’re looking for some projects. Whether you want to make things for yourself, gifts for friends and family, or even things to sell, beautiful calligraphy only improves your projects. You can even try out…
God knows why I’ve asked my children to write their letters to Santa so late in the day, thankfully though almost everything that they have jotted down on their lists matches what’s hidden in my attic – can you imagine if it hadn’t? I think I would have suffered a mental breakdown… Our Little Lady Writing Her Letter To Santa Whether J still ‘believes’ or not is debatable, though I’m steering clear of asking any questions or probing his curiosity as his little sister E most definitely believes and I’d like it to stay that way. J Writing His Wishlist…
Though I’d never buy a television guide any other week of the year, I have and will always buy a Christmas television guide, most usually The Radio Times – it is a festive must-have! Both the kids and us adults use sharpie pens to draw rings around the programs that we wish to record and to watch throughout the Christmas period, though remembering to actually set the programs to record is another matter… This week marks the final installment of #TheOrdinaryMoments series as Donna (from What The Redhead Said) has sadly decided to bring this series to a close. I’d…
Welcome to this week’s #MySundaySnapshot post, which is part of a snap-sharing-blog-linky series that you are very welcome to join. Click here for further information and guidelines upon this linky should you wish to take part. Today marks the first time in over a year that Paul and I have been ‘child-free’ for the evening, it felt really weird driving the kids to my Mum’s house knowing that Dad wouldn’t be there… Having enjoyed a coffee and a natter with my Mum, I then left the kids for the night and took a little stroll through the square (where I took this festive photo) towards…
When it comes to getting married, everyone has some kind of opinion on what’s right and what’s wrong. This is something that applies right from the very start. Even before dresses and bouquets and venues, a lot of people will tell you that there is only “one right way” to propose or be proposed to. The problem is that no one can agree on what that one right way actually is. The truth is that the perfect proposal is one that makes both you and your partner happy. So, even if it’s not all that traditional, here are some ways…
It never rains but it pours as following my Fathers funeral, poor J came down with a terrible ear infection which required a weekend trip to A & E and two days off school to rest, recuperate, and to recover. Though his ears are still quite red and sore to touch, he seems far more spritely and so we’ve got our bags packed and at the ready to return to school in the morning. Whilst J and I have slept, snoozed and sofa surfed, E is full of beans and raring for Christmas to come, bless her. She’s been busy…
Although it seems that many people have decided to deck the halls a little early this year, ’tis tradition’ in this household that one must decorate for Christmas on the first Saturday of December and we’ve stuck to that. With a brand new 7ft 6 Christmas tree at our disposal, you can imagine that the decorating duties took a little longer this year, though the kids were more than happy to take their time carefully placing baubles upon the tree whilst keeping a close eye upon the symmetry and structure of their handy work. It felt a little strange sitting…
Welcome to this week’s #MySundaySnapshot post, which is part of a snap-sharing-blog-linky series that you are very welcome to join. Click here for further information and guidelines upon this linky should you wish to take part. Following what has been an incredibly difficult and draining week, Paul and I decided to blow the budget and to splash out on some serious sparkle in order to bring a little festive spirit into our lives. So without further ado, allow me to introduce you to ‘John Deer’ our rocking new reindeer, which along with our brand new 7ft 6 Christmas tree has totally transformed our house. “It’s…
