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#LittleLoves – September 2025

by RachelSwirl September 27, 2025

Welcome to September’s #LittleLoves post, part of a blog series celebrating the positive points from each month. Whilst I originally planned to post #LittleLoves posts on the final Friday of each month, I have decided to switch this to the final day of the month as it makes things a little simpler in terms of scheduling. September has been somewhat of a tricky month as we had to navigate new routines with J starting college and E returning to school. However, this was made all the more difficult as I spent almost half of the month in and out of the hospital, …

Things that I have #LikedandLoved in September 2023

by RachelSwirl September 30, 2023

September has been a really difficult month emotionally, physically, financially, and in every which way. Given that it’s been more than a struggle to make it through the past four weeks or so, here are a few of the things that we have #LikedandLoved from what was a very poor month. A Return To Routine September saw us return to our regular routine, though it was somewhat staggered as Paul and I went back to work at the very beginning of the month, followed by E who started her final year of primary school, and then finally J started in …

Things that I have #LikedandLoved in September 2022

by RachelSwirl September 30, 2022

I’m not a big fan of September as it’s always a busy month especially with the return to school, to work, and with the darker nights drawing in. This year has been no exception as we’ve been inundated with appointments, activities, occasions, and events to attend all of which we’ve managed and made the most of though it has been tiring. Without further ado, here are some of the things that I have #LikedandLoved throughout September. Back To School It was a staggered start for the kids this year as they returned to school within a week of each other. …

#LittleLoves – September 2022

by RachelSwirl September 30, 2022

So here we are, September is coming to a close and as October arrives, autumn is officially upon us. It’s sure been a busy month, what with the return to school, and what seems to be an abundance of appointments, events, activities, and occasions that we’ve found ourselves attending. So without any further waffle, here are a few of my #LittleLoves from the past thirty days. Read September saw the UK and the commonwealth lose their much-loved monarch, this was a heartbreaking moment in history that was marked beautifully by us Brits as we showed our respects with pride and …

#LivingArrows – Back To School 36/52 (2022)

by RachelSwirl September 5, 2022

And just like that, the summer holidays are officially over as my beautiful little girl started year five today. I too was also back to work and though the early alarm was an unwelcome sound first thing this morning, it actually felt rather good to get back to it and to return to a routine. Despite being ever so slightly apprehensive, E skipped into school with a smile and according to her reports, she has throroughly enjoyed her first day back. Here’s hoping J’s return to school later this week will be as smooth sailing! Thank you for reading and as …