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Things that I have #LikedandLoved in October 2023

by RachelSwirl October 31, 2023

October is one of my most favoured months of the year. I love the glorious golden season and all the quirky events that take place during the autumn months. Here are some of the things that I have #LikedandLoved this October: Halloween-themed Decor & Perfect Pumpkin Carving As I had tested positive for COVID shortly before the half term, we spent the first few days of the holidays keeping ourselves entertained and occupied inside a little like lockdown to avoid unnecessarily spreading any further germs around the area. E was desperate to decorate for Halloween and although it’s technically only …

#LivingArrows – The Final Performance 51/52 (2019)

by RachelSwirl December 23, 2019

With just two days to go before Christmas, the kids are (as we’d expected) bouncing off the walls with excitement. This time last week, however, the kids were still busy rehearsing for their Christmas play, what was J’s last ever performance in Primary School. Despite the lump in my throat, I managed to hold back most of the tears though let me assure me that it wasn’t easy. After seven years of watching my little man perform on the same stage, watching his final performance was somewhat emotional. Our Little Elf Both J & E rocked the stage, J was …

The Siblings Project – October 2019

by RachelSwirl October 15, 2019

So here we are, halfway through October already! I don’t know about you but I’m ready for a rest, bring on that half-term holiday, I’m more than ready for a break. With the darker nights starting to set in, we have been eeking out ever hour of sunlight we have before the curtains are closed and we settle down for the evening. Whether it’s a short walk, a quick scoot or a bike ride, it makes all the difference to the day. Work Hard – PLAY HARD! With all the rain we’ve had of late, it’s hard to believe that …

#TheOrdinaryMoments – Unpack & Play

by RachelSwirl March 24, 2019

Every now and then we are sent products to review; usually toys, games and such-like for the kids, which they love to open and to share their thoughts upon – what kid wouldn’t? Whilst this photo will be used as part of an upcoming review, I thought I’d share it as part of the ‘ordinary moments’ series, as this has become something which they have grown used to over the years, yet something they still get incredibly excited about each and every time we receive a package to put to the test… My kids are experts in unboxing and package …

#LittleLoves – Boohoo, Tori, Ellie & Mr Manford

by RachelSwirl April 28, 2017

Friday’s here again, the first week of the new term has flown by in a flash. I can’t say that I’ve done a great deal in reality but as I do I’ll give it my best shot at finding a few #LittleLoves from the past seven days or so. Read I picked up my Kindle with the full intention of re-reading Sophie Kinsella’s Shopaholic series last week but then seemed to lose track somehow. I haven’t really read much of anything since unless you count reading lyrics to sing along to at the piano. Watched With the daily routine kicking in I’ve …