Saturday 31 December 2022

5 UNCONVENTIONAL FIRE PIT IDEAS YOU NEED TO TRY

 Winter and holiday season is all about staying cosy and embracing the drop in temperature. We pay attention to creating a warm and welcoming indoor space. But often times, we neglect our backyard and the outdoor area. Firepits are a creative solution for fine tuning your outdoor space and making it comfortable to sit with friends and family. The versatility of fire pits is not confined to only the decorative aspect - they also offer functionality. If you have abandoned your outdoor lounge because of the roaring intensity of winters - you can be experimental with fire pits and create a safe haven; outside of your home. While it might be a bit chilly outside - you don’t have to confine yourself indoors. 


Thursday 29 December 2022

BOXLIST | THE ONE STOP SHOP FOR ENTERTAINMENT

 When it comes to movie night in our house, Mezz and I actually dread it. We spend almost as much time as the actual movie we pick to decide on the film, and half an hour in i am asleep.


Tuesday 27 December 2022

BOXING DAY SALES AND ALL THE PICKLES

 Today we are doing absolutely nothing. It’s been a full on few days and yesterday we hit the sales and was not disappointed!.


Sunday 25 December 2022

MERRY CHRISTMAS 2022

 What a day!. Merry Christmas!. It has been a busy day from 5am might I add :) . Alessia decided it was a good idea to set her alarm at 5 and wake her sister up.

Friday 23 December 2022

THE BIG CHOP!

If you’ve been here for a while then you will know about Nila's Rapunzel hair. She has never had a hair cut and she is 5 and a half, not a trim,nothing at all, she loves her long hair.


Thursday 22 December 2022

5 WAYS TO AVOID THE CHRISTMAS SLUMP

 Christmas is 3 days away and we are feeling super excited!. We’ve had movie nights,baking sessions, cinema trips out and all the goodies you can imagine :).


Wednesday 21 December 2022

GIRLS CINEMA DATE & CHRISTMAS SHOPPING

I am really trying to manage my time at the minute . Working and having the girls off can sometimes be overwhelming and feel like I am constantly juggling.

Tuesday 20 December 2022

WE’VE FINALLY SEEN SANTA!

 We saw Santa!. Nila and her relationship with Santa is a long story and this year she has really been on edge with seeing Santa,but today she was finally brave enough to visit him and have a little chat .


Monday 19 December 2022

WHAT I’M READING | CHRISTMAS EDITION

 Reading has always been a love of mine and I honestly could open up a library I have that many books, I’d love my own, think beauty and the beast and that would be my dream!.


Sunday 18 December 2022

CHRISTMAS ROAD TRIP


We’ve been on a Christmas road trip this weekend to my my mum and dads. We came up for a few nights last Xmas and I think it’s going to become a bit of a tradition now.


Saturday 17 December 2022

LOOK WHOS BACK WITH A FRIEND | ELF ON THE SHELF


Last year we had a surprise visit from Flower the Elf when we went to Nanny and Grandads for the weekend. The girls thought she was brilliant, and she’s turned up at Nannies again, with a friend.


Friday 16 December 2022

OPERATION CHRISTMAS SUCCESS!

 It’s the last week of school this week and I have had Nila off.With an outburst of Scarlett fever it’s just not worth taking the risk and sending her in.

Thursday 15 December 2022

LAST MINUTE CHRISTMAS GIFT IDEAS

Just over a week to go until Christmas and I honestly can’t believe how fast it’s gone. We have finally got everything we need, have you?.I’ve put together some last minute gift ideas incase you need some inspiration and you have no idea what to get your loved ones.


Wednesday 14 December 2022

SELF CARE LIST FOR THE FESTIVE SEASON

It’s the season to be jolly but let’s be honest, it can be one of the most stressful times of the year too. It’s all about balance and taking that time out in between all the chaos.


Tuesday 13 December 2022

EASY FESTIVE BARK

 I can’t believe we haven’t done as much baking as we normally do by this time in December, I am definitely slacking :)

Monday 12 December 2022

HOW TO AVOID THE CHRISTMAS DINNER BURNOUT THIS YEAR

We all know the struggle of getting everything ready for Christmas dinner each year. The stress of preparing the perfect meal can be overwhelming, leading to a dreaded Christmas dinner burnout. But it doesn't have to be this way. If you plan ahead and follow a few simple steps, you can create a stress-free Christmas dinner that everyone can enjoy. In this blog post, we'll look at ways to avoid Christmas dinner burnout this year.


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Sunday 11 December 2022

A SLOW SUNDAY GONE WRONG

 This morning I vowed to have a slow Sunday and do nothing. This was already going to be a fail the moment I said it out loud, but god loves a trier right? :)


Saturday 10 December 2022

OUR NETFLIX CHRISTMAS WATCH LIST

Netflix always brings out some new films over Christmas , and we’ve been really looking forward to watching some classics too. You can’t beat snuggling on the sofa with the biggest hot chocolate, Christmas tree lights on and a good movie.

Friday 9 December 2022

HOW TO AVOID BURNOUT THIS CHRISTMAS TIME

 We are in the second week of December and I know a lot of us will have Christmas all covered but some will be flapping and panicking and forgetting what’s most important this time of year.


Thursday 8 December 2022

5 TIPS ON SUCCESSFULLY PLANNING YOUR CHILD'S BIRTHDAY PARTY

 One of the most critical days in a child's life is their birthday. It's a day that they get to celebrate and enjoy with friends and family. Planning a child's birthday party can be a daunting task, but if you follow these five tips, it can be stress-free and fun for everyone!



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Wednesday 7 December 2022

HOW TO FIND THE RIGHT BOOTS THIS WINTER


We have finally hit minus weather here!, -3 this morning and absolutely freezing!. The boots have come out and I’m so thankful I can finally feel my toes again :), but when it comes to buying the perfect boots for winter, where do we start?.

 


Tuesday 6 December 2022

LUSH CHRISTMAS FAVOURITES



 When it comes to Christmas, nothing makes me more happier than a trip to Lush, if you are new here, my name is Kira and I have a lush obsession :)


Monday 5 December 2022

10 THINGS TO DO THIS WEEK

 10 things to do this week to get festive, super cozy and organised! :) I love doing these every once in a while, so a festive list was a must ...

Sunday 4 December 2022

OUR FESTIVE BUCKET LIST

 The girls and I have sat down and come up with a little festive bucket list for December. The Christmas season can go by so fast and sometimes the things we want to do get pushed aside as the month gets busier.


Saturday 3 December 2022

THE TREE IS UP | FEELING FESTIVE



 We normally put the tree up on the 1st December every year but things have been a little meh over the past week , with colds and just feeling rubbish so we decided to put it up earlier to cheer everyone up :)


Friday 2 December 2022

MANCHESTER CHRISTMAS MARKET


Manchester at Christmas time is honestly one not to be missed. We’ve done the Christmas markets for two years now and look forward to it every year.


Thursday 1 December 2022

WHAT WILL MY CHILD LEARN AT NURSERY?

 Nursery is essentially the first step to education for a child. They will be in a classroom setting with teachers and classmates, getting on with tasks set by the teacher themselves.


Monday 28 November 2022

HUGE CHRISTMAS SELF CARE GIVEAWAY OVER £70 WORTH!

 Christmas giveaway time!. I do one of these every year and I absolutely love doing them :)


Saturday 26 November 2022

THE GOLDEN RULE | ROBIN CADE

Books, especially this time of year are my absolute guilty pleasure. I hold my hands up to being a complete book worm but what I love more is finding something that I can really sink my teeth into.


Thursday 24 November 2022

THE 5 BEST CHRISTMAS FILMS TO WATCH ON DISNEY +

Christmas season is here and that means all the snuggles and movie nights. 


Tuesday 22 November 2022

5 REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD BUY A TREDMILL

Running is one of the best forms of excercise for the body. Consistency increase stamina,strengthens your joints and importantly keeps both your body and mind,fit and healthy.


Sunday 20 November 2022

BIRTHDAY BREAKFAST & THE SNOODIE CLUB

Another weekend well spent and it’s been a busy one. It was Mezzer’s birthday yesterday so we headed out for an all you can eat birthday breakfast which was something new.


Friday 18 November 2022

WHY YOU NEED DR TEALS IN YOUR LIFE

If you’ve been a regular reader and follower then you will know my absolute most favourite thing to do for self care is have the longest soak in the bath.


Wednesday 16 November 2022

CHRISTMAS GIFT IDEAS FOR THE BOOK WORMS


It’s no secret the girls and I are absolute book worms!. We’ve always got books on our Christmas list and I thought I’d do a round up of some books that I know will be a hit this year :)


Monday 14 November 2022

CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS GIFT GUIDE

 Now it’s the kiddie’s turn. I know we have all started shopping for the little ones. It’s definitely essential to start as early as possible isn’t it to make it affordable and also less stressful right?.


Saturday 12 November 2022

CINEMA DATE FOR ONE AND FEELING FESTIVE

 Fridays are my day off and I was determined to not use it to clean the house , sort the laundry or any other boring adult chore!.


Thursday 10 November 2022

HIS AND HER’S CHRISTMAS GIFT GUIDE


Buying for your partner can be super easy or an absolute nightmare. I know when it comes to Mezz he doesn’t want or need anything so gifts can be a struggle.


Tuesday 8 November 2022

FAMILY STOCKING FILLER IDEAS

Stocking fillers are probably one of the most exciting things about Christmas Day aren't they?. Everyone huddled together on the floor or the beds opening up their stockings before going downstairs for the big reveal :)


Sunday 6 November 2022

6 WAYS TO HELP YOUR S.A.D THIS WINTER

I was really looking forward to a weekend of relaxing with the children , enjoying some Xmas movies and just having a rest from work, it’s definitely a busy times especially with the blog so by the time Friday hits I am all for a chilled weekend.


Friday 4 November 2022

ADVENT CALENDARS FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY

 It’s not long before the 1st December hits, have you got your advent calendars at the ready?.We love advent calendars and they are definitely one of the things we look forward to the most when December comes around.


Wednesday 2 November 2022

PROJECT 30 | NOVEMBER GOAL

Yesterday I decided to start a bit of a personal project for the month of November.


Monday 31 October 2022

A SUNDAY WELL SPENT

 Sundays for me are normally a day of washing ,ironing, getting everything ready for the week ahead and it’s never the Sundays we all wish we had , relaxing ones!.


Saturday 29 October 2022

HALF TERM FUN | VISIT GREAT YARMOUTH

When half term hits we always go and spend some time in Norfolk with my parents who live in Martham.


Thursday 27 October 2022

AD / SMOOTHIE MAKING WITH CHILLFACTOR

 Half term is here and we’ve got a ton of cool stuff planned out to keep us going during the next week, as well as some really fun bits to test out at home too!.


Tuesday 25 October 2022

AD / PROTECT THE PLANET WITH THE SUPER CUTE LITTLE BABIES


Nila’s baby collection just keeps getting bigger and we’ve been absolutely loving the new Super Cute Little Babies from Flair GP.


Sunday 23 October 2022

WIN THE #UPSIDE DOWN CHALLENGE GAME | WICKED UNCLE

 We have been having a blast testing out the upside down challenge game over the weekend.It’s one for all the family and has had us in giggles!.

Friday 21 October 2022

ECO AT HEART | BEKIND DOLLS

 With having three girls, our house has definitely had its fair share of dolls over the years. You name the doll, we have probably had it, but i think we have found the best ones yet! :)


Wednesday 19 October 2022

5 REASONS WHY I LOVE THE GYM

 It’s no secret that I absolutely love working out and going to the gym. I’ve not always had a love for it and would quite happily go the whole week without doing any kind of exercise and it didn’t even cross my mind.


Monday 17 October 2022

3 WAYS TO WEAR AN OVERSIZED SHIRT


 When it comes to Autumn, a shirt is an absolute staple. Oversized and can be worn so many ways!.


Saturday 15 October 2022

EASY PUMPKIN SPICE LOAF

Pumpkin season and I am starting it off with a new recipe. We all know my love for anything pumpkin and my pumpkin pie recipe is SO good.