A garden is meant to be the place you go to switch off. For lots of us, it looks more like a to-do list in green: grass to cut, hedges to tame, borders to weed and a shed door hanging open on a pile of half-used tools. When school runs, work and dinners already fill the week, the garden becomes one more job nobody ever finishes. A calmer garden shrinks that list, so the space gives you rest instead of taking it. Why The Garden Adds To Family Stress Garden stress rarely arrives all at once. It builds slowly, through…
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A cosy family home doesn’t come down to having the latest furniture, expensive accessories or a perfectly styled space. It’s about creating rooms that feel warm, welcoming and lived in, where everyone can relax and feel comfortable. With a little imagination, some clever planning and a focus on what really matters, you can make your home feel inviting without spending a fortune. Start with What You Already Have Before buying anything new, take a fresh look at what is already in your home. Rearranging furniture, moving lamps between rooms, changing cushion covers or grouping favourite family photos together can make…
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Today is day 19 of Blogtober 2026 and today the topic is Share A Photo And Tell The Story Behind It. Having a husband who was a photographer, we literally have thousands of photos. While I was thinking about this one came to my mind and I remember vividly the story behind it. Being married to a photographer, it was never a surprise if he had an idea or he wanted a certain look. Sometimes he would have an idea in his head but with the lighting or whatever it would never be what he wanted. Obviously, these are pictures…
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Today is day 18 of Blogtober 2026 and my topic is National Chocolate Cupcake Day which is celebrated on 18th October What better topic to discuss than two of my favourites chocolate and cake. What more do you need? As it is Sunday why not head to the kitchen and do some baking so you can enjoy and celebrate National Chocolate Cupcake Day fully. You can try my fail proof recipe for chocolate cupcakes that are soft, moist, rich and chocolatey, with a fluffy chocolate buttercream topping. Ingredients For Cupcakes 150g Plain Flour200g Caster Sugar40g Cocoa Powder 1 tsp Baking…
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Today is day 17 of the Blogtober 2026 challenge. Today the topic is to share My Goals For The Rest Of 2026 These days I live a very simple life. Obviously C is having a ball at uni and I am loving her little updates and cherish the times we spend together. I do have Biscuit who is my little emotional support dog. He keeps me very busy and great company. When I look at the next couple of months, as let’s face it there is not much of 2026 left. With this is mind my goals will be very…
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There’s nothing quite like seeing the excitement on your children’s faces when you tell them you’re going camping. From sleeping in a tent to exploring the great outdoors, it’s a chance to enjoy new experiences together and make some wonderful family memories. However, as any parent knows, that initial excitement can quickly turn into cries of “I’m bored!” if you haven’t planned enough to keep everyone occupied. Fortunately, with a little preparation and some creative ideas, you can make sure your next family camping adventure is packed with fun from start to finish. Plan Some Outdoor Adventures One of the…
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Day 16 of Blogtober 2026 and today the topic is to share My Autumn Survival Kit. Before we start I suppose I have two kits, my at home kit and my handbag. My handbag has always been used not only for the general things like phone, keys and purse. It has always had dual purpose for carrying other things, even my husband would give me his wallet to take care of at times. At Home If you are anything like me you will literally have something to cover any medical problem at home. I also always update my survival kits…
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Today is day Blogtober 2026 Day 15 and the prompt I have chosen for today is What’s one thing you’re letting go of this autumn? I think this can also go hand in hand with my Day 6 post about feelings. For Autumn I am letting go of feeling obliged. One reason myself and my husband worked well together is because we had the same values and outlook on life. If we said we were going to be there we would, even if one of us really did not feel it. As a couple you tend to have a lot…
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Mothers are often expected to keep going, even when they are running on empty. Between childcare, work, housework, relationships, school demands, ageing parents and the invisible mental load of family life, it can feel as though there is no space to pause. Many mums become so used to coping that they do not realise how depleted they have become until exhaustion starts affecting their health, mood and relationships. Emotional exhaustion is not a personal failure, and it is not something to be ashamed of. Support can take many forms, from talking therapies and community groups to more structured care, including…
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Today is Blogtober 2026 Day 14. As we are at Wednesday I have gone off topic to bring you my weekly round up post Ramblings Of A StressedMum – 14/10/2026. My Week Health We are still suffering with the end of this virus. I ended up taking my parents to the Drs last week as they were both really ill and their age was worrying me. They are on antibiotics now. I am mostly ok apart from the cough now which is getting on my nerves. Also, I lost it with my Dad the other day, as he seems to…















