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Things that I have #LikedandLoved in November 2022

by RachelSwirl November 30, 2022
Things that I have #LikedandLoved in November 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 …

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How to Balance Work-life With Motherhood

by RachelSwirl February 24, 2022
How to Balance Work-life With Motherhood

Attempting to balance work and life can be challenging for everyone, but it can feel almost impossible when you are a parent. With so many demands on your time, it may feel like you are constantly chasing your tail. Feeling like you are always working but never getting anything done is something many working mums face. This can leave you drained of energy and full of frustration. While knowing how to balance work life with homelife without the dreaded mum guilt may feel impossible, it is possible to make life a little easier for yourself. Protect Your Health Being constantly …

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Simple Tactics Parents Can Use To Boost Your Child’s Education

by RachelSwirl October 21, 2019
Simple Tactics Parents Can Use To Boost Your Child’s Education

Too many people think that educating our children is only a task for teachers. Of course, as it takes a village to raise a child, no one set of people can do everything alone. In fact, as a parent, there are plenty of things you can do to help them get the most out of their education experience. Some of the most effective of which are discussed below. Invest in educational toys  One smart way parents can boost their child’s education is to invest in educational toys. In fact, there are several advantages to doing so. The first being that …

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#MySundaySnapshot – Parenting From Under A Parasol 30/52 (2019)

by RachelSwirl July 28, 2019
#MySundaySnapshot - Parenting From Under A Parasol 30/52 (2019)

Welcome to this week’s edition of the #MySundaySnapshot blog series, a blog-linky simply to share snapshots which you are more than welcome to join. Click here for further information and guidelines upon this linky should you wish to take part. My goodness me it has been hot, hot, hot this week! Don’t get me wrong, I’m not complaining but jee-wizz there’s hot and there’s hot! Thank god it’s the holidays as I’m not sure whether I’d have coped in this kind of heat whilst at work, thankfully I could lig out with a glass of something cold on the sunlounger …

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Mum Style And How You Can Inject Your Personality Into Your Everyday

by RachelSwirl March 1, 2019
Mum Style And How You Can Inject Your Personality Into Your Everyday

Life as a mum is a busy one, let’s not beat around the bush here. You have so much to think about. A job perhaps or a home to run. School runs, after school activities and clubs, the holidays and homework. It can all pile up and before you realise it, you end up with a cup of tea you made four hours ago that hasn’t been drunk and you have forgotten to even eat. Sound familiar? You are not alone. So when it comes to style and embracing our personalities we can often leave ourselves quite low on the …

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