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Things that I have #LikedandLoved in November 2023

by RachelSwirl November 30, 2023

Though I usually list my top ten things that I’ve #LikedandLoved throughout the month, this past month has been difficult thus I’ve had to downsize somewhat and will therefore document my five favourite moments. Fabulous Fireworks Having armed ourselves with wooly hats, gloves, scarves, wellies, and obligatory sparklers, we took the kids to not just one but two awesome fireworks displays this year. There’s nothing quite like wrapping up warm and watching the sky light up with sparkles, pops, and bangs. A Snip Away Though my husband has his hair cut regularly, the kids and I don’t tend to bother …

#LittleLoves – November 2023

by RachelSwirl November 24, 2023

Welcome to this month’s #LittleLoves post, which is part of a series that you are very welcome to join. I was contemplating as to whether to bother even writing this post this month as quite honestly, I’m finding it really difficult to see the positive in anything at present. It’s been an incredibly tough month and I don’t wish to elaborate any further on the details but, I’m struggling. Despite my struggles, I thought it worthwhile trying to find and document the ‘glimmers’ rather than ditching my monthly linky entirely, so here goes… Read I haven’t really read all that much …

#MySundaySnapshot – Fireworks 46/53 (2023)

by RachelSwirl November 12, 2023

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. “Do you ever feel like a plastic bagDrifting through the wind, wanting to start again?Do you ever feel, feel so paper thinLike a house of cards, one blow from cavin’ in?Do you ever feel already buried deep?Six feet under screams, but no one seems to hear a thingDo you know that there’s still a chance for you?‘Cause there’s a spark in you” Katy Perry – Firework Thanks for reading …

Things that I have #LikedandLoved in November 2022

by RachelSwirl November 30, 2022

I’m not a huge fan of November, not only is it one of the most miserable months of the year weather-wise, it’s historically been the month for tragedies and loss within our family, and whilst I’d hoped to avoid such sorrows this year, sadly that’s not the case. Looking on the brighter side, which is difficult to do with all the short days and lengthy dark nights, here are a few of the things that we, as a family, have #LikedandLoved throughout the month. Fun Watching Fireworks Bonfire Night was thankfully a clear, dry evening and we celebrated the event …

#LittleLoves – November 2022

by RachelSwirl November 25, 2022

And just like that, it’s the final Friday of November 2022. I can barely believe that it’ll be December come this time next week – I’m really not ready for Christmas this year nor in the mood, I guess I’d best get my glad rags together and plaster a smile on my face for the kids’ sake at least. So without further ado, here are some of my #LittleLoves from the past month. Read Having ordered a couple of copies of Jeremy Clarksons ‘Till The Cows Come Home for family, I noticed Kaleb Cooper, Jezza’s sidekick, has also released a …