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#MFFMM – My Five Favourite Monthly Moments from January 2024

by RachelSwirl January 31, 2024

Welcome to my brand new linky – My Five Favourite Monthly Moments aka #MFFMM. This series will go live on the last day of each month and will celebrate five favourite moments from the month gone by. You are most welcome to participate either by submitting comments on these posts or by creating your own posts (on a blog, social media platform, or website) and then adding your link below. So without further ado, here are My Five Favourite Monthly Moments (#MFFMM) from January 2024: New Year Paul and I usually spend New Year’s Eve snuggled on the sofa flicking …

Things that I have #LikedandLoved in August 2023

by RachelSwirl August 31, 2023

Without a word of exaggeration, August 2023 has been one of the best and quite possibly the most expensive months of my life thus far. We’ve squeezed so much into the past thirty-one days or so it’s almost unthinkable but it’s been absolutely awesome. I only wish we could go back to the beginning of the month and do it all over again… Here are some of the things that we’ve #LikedandLoved this month. Florida Baby After two years of saving, spending, planning, and preparing we finally jetted off, care of TUI, to Florida for a fortnight’s holiday. We opted to …

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. …

How To Get Great Photos At Parties

by RachelSwirl November 4, 2021

The John Lewis Christmas advert is now live. That means it’s now officially the start of the festive season. Hopefully, 2021 will see the return of real-world parties. If it does, they’ll probably create some very special memories. With that in mind, here are some tips on how to get a collection of great photographs. Prepare as much as you can If you’re hosting the party, then you have a head start on organising the photography. You can photograph your preparations and capture the party area before the guests arrive. You’ll also know your way around the venue so you’ll …

How To Create An Amazing Surprise Party

by RachelSwirl September 6, 2021

You have taken over the organisation of the surprise birthday party for your mother, your husband or your best friend and it is a heavy task weighing on your shoulders. You do not know where to start? Don’t panic, there are many options! You can make the party super cool with creative cupcakes, or maybe even Booths By Lux! 1. Choose the date and time to organize the birthday If the birthday falls on a weekend, that makes it easier for you because you know people will be more available than during the week. However, choosing a holiday to host …