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Things that I have liked and loved in May 2020

by RachelSwirl May 31, 2020

I don’t always find it easy writing lists of the things that I have ‘liked and loved’ throughout the month, especially so during 2020. This year has brought so much sorrow and upset, it’s often difficult to dredge through the despair to find the light within the dark. However, this month I have made a concerted effort (not only for the kids but also for myself) to smile and to celebrate the magic moments where and when possible – Here are a few of the moments which I have ‘liked and loved’ throughout the month of May. Js 11th Birthday …

Celebrating Differences During World Autism Awareness Week

by RachelSwirl April 2, 2018

We are all different, we may share similarities but there isn’t a single one of us that is the same. Difference is something which should be celebrated, no matter what that difference may be. We are each unique in our own right. After all, if we were all to be the same, the World would be a rather boring place to be. This week is ‘Autism Awareness Week’, today being the key day within that week to highlight autism, raising awareness of the condition. As part of ‘Autism Awareness Week’ my children and I took part in a sponsored walk …

#LittleLoves – Winter Boots, Building Bonds & Baking

by RachelSwirl November 24, 2017

It’s super late and I should have written this post hours ago but I’ve been preoccupied with work and countless chores which I’ve spent my evening ploughing my way through, any longer on the laptop and I swear my eyes would have turned square! Having spent the entire day with my nose to the grindstone I’m going to keep this post short, sweet and to the point. So without further ado here are a few of my #LittleLoves for the past seven days or so. Read As always I’ve had yet another busy week leaving me very little time to …

World Autism Awareness Week 2017

by RachelSwirl April 1, 2017

Did you know that we are in the midst of ‘World Autism Awareness Week’? It seems perfectly timed given that BBC film crews have rocked up in our neighbouring village today to begin shooting a second series of ‘The A Word‘. Whilst Autism may mean very little to you, it is highly likely that somebody within your friends or family is in some way affected by autism. According to statistics around 700,00 people within the UK are on the autism spectrum. Together with their families this means that autism is a part of 2.8 million people’s daily lives. Whilst you may …

Ticking Boxes #LittleLoves

by RachelSwirl April 29, 2016

Can you believe that it’s Friday already? The weeks seem to be flying by recently. They do say that time flies when you are having fun, I actually believe that time speeds up the moment that you have children. That is all apart from those clock watching moments when you await ‘Daddy’s return from work’ following a tough day with the little ones. So here I am once again looking back upon the week gone by with another #LittleLoves linkup, the ideal opportunity to reflect on the days gone by. Just incase you missed my #LittleLoves post from last week, let me …