It is time for my weekly round up post. As I have not talked about the menopause for a while, I have decided to change the title. The only change is the title so read on for my Ramblings Of A StressedMum – 03/05/3023.
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Breaking Down
I mentioned a couple of weeks ago that our car had broken down. My husband fixed it with fingers crossed it was an easy fix. It seemed to work and I headed off to take C to college last Thursday. Luckily she starts at 1.30 so was not rush hour traffic. It was fine until I got to the exit and it broke down. I rang my husband who was stuck with no car and he told me to let it cool and coast it home.
This happened 8 times, with one of them on a narrow one way with a double decker bus behind me. I got out and I think my face told him I was upset and he managed to get past me. I rang my Mum who was out to make sure she could pick C up if I was not home. She rang when she got home and I was in tears to her. My husband came to my rescue in their car.
Coronation
This weekend we have a long weekend as we celebrate the Coronation of King Charles. No matter what you are doing over the weekend, it will be lovely seeing everyone come together. If you need some inspiration on how to celebrate I have a post sharing some lovely ideas and treats.
What I Am Loving
Osavi
Osavi are a health and nutritional supplement company based in Yorkshire. The brand Osavi has just launched a new omega and cod liver oil range for adults and children in a range of tasty flavours as nearly 98% adults fall below the optimum daily levels of omega!
- Daily Omega 1600 mg Omega 3 + D3 – Food supplement in the form of liquid obtained from wild pelagic fishes (mainly from anchovies) sourced from sustainable fishing practices. Contains essential unsaturated fatty acids (DHA and EPA) in the natural highly absorbable form of triglycerides (TG) and vitamin D in the form of cholecalciferol.
- Daily Omega Kids 800 mg Omega 3 (liquid or drops) – Food supplement in the form of liquid obtained from wild pelagic fishes (mainly from anchovies) sourced from sustainable fishing practices. Contains essential unsaturated fatty acids (DHA and EPA) in the natural highly absorbable form of triglycerides (TG).
- Norwegian Cod Liver Oil 1000 mg Omega 3 – Food supplement in the form of liquid obtained from wild Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua) sourced from sustainable fishing practices. Contains high concentration of essential unsaturated fatty acids (DHA and EPA) in the highly absorbable form of triglycerides (TG).
There are times that we need supplements to help us keep fit and healthy. I have been trying these for a few weeks now, as like to give supplements a chance. I have noticed a difference and think as we get older we need to take more notice of our health and bodies.
Mash Direct Brunch Box
One thing that we all moan about is meal planning, and what to do for dinner that night. I know I do, and one part of this is peeling potatoes. Honestly, it is one of those things I do not like doing. I have found a solution that helps, with the Mash Direct Hamper. Whether it is a brunch, lunch or dinner this really has you covered. You receive –
- Carrot & Parsnip Fries 2 x 300g – gently seasoned, ready for you to crisp up and enjoy.
- Chilli Baby Bakes 2 x 370g – skin on baby potatoes seasoned with a chilli marinade and topped with a crispy crumb.
- Crispy Vegetable Bakes (1 x 2 pack) – chunks of potato, broccoli, carrot, cauliflower, cabbage and parsnip coated in a crispy golden crumb.
- Potato Cakes 250g (2 x 2 pack) – freshly baked cakes of diced potatoes, scallions and cheese with a hint of ground black pepper.
- Potato Rosti 180g (2 x 2 pack) – potatoes gently shredded with onion lightly fried, ready for you to crisp up and enjoy.
The hamper costs £20 and really does add something different and easy to your meal time.
I hope you have had a good week and looking forward to another long weekend this week.
What a pain about the car and so stressful. Hopefully you can get it fixed permanently?
Those mash up boxes sound great, I’m off to check them out. Hope you had a good weekend.
Hopefully it will be fixed today has caused arguments as my husband says he will fix it but he has a damaged shoulder. The mashbox is greqt
I hope you car gets fixed soon. The Mash Direct Brunch Box looks really so amazing
Me too and can recommend the mash box
I appreciate your honesty about the challenges of keeping up with life. Your openness about mental health is inspiring and reminds us to prioritize our well-being.
Thank you
You must be a bit fed up with the car now with it breaking down, I’d be stressing haha The mash direct box sounds really cool to have all of that come straight through to you x
I am fed up of it, now have the parts but hubby has an injured shoulder and looking at needing an operation. Need someone to fx it for me as I do need my car everyday. The mash direct box is great and saves a lot of time.
I love the look of the Mash Direct Brunch Box. Hope your car is fully fixed now
It is a great box, no car still not fixed.
Sorry to hear about your car. It never easy when things like that happen. oh, I’m excited for the Coronation
I am looking forward to it as well
I just read your latest blog post and I found it to be incredibly insightful and relatable. Your writing style is engaging and I appreciate your honesty about the challenges of being a stressed out mom. Keep up the great work!
The potato thing I can totally understand, peeling is a chore. That sounds like a great box. We are also looking forward to a long weekend again
Peeling potatoes is a chore isn’t it, anything that saves me doing that I love
oh how exciting about the Coronation! The last time I watched a royal event was Harry and Megan’s wedding.
I do love watching events like this
We stayed home to watch the coronation! Great moments like these spark inspiration to everyone!
We haven’t had the coronation yet
Car issues can be expensive. It can be costly to repair them.
I know the parts aren’t cheap
You are lucky to have a husband like him. Car issues are really upsetting.
I am very lucky
when reading your car broken down here it recalled my car broken down recently & I’m so helpless when it happened, luckily got help from a friendly stranger that passed by at that time. blessed. ohh wowo…. I’m in love with the Mash Direct Brunch Box, everything looks so good. cheers SiennyLovesDrawing.wordpress.com
I was in tears until my husband came to the rescue
I’m sorry to hear about your car breaking down and the stress that came with it. It’s good to hear that your husband was able to come to your rescue and that your mom was available to help out as well.
Thank you, it was a bit stressful to say the least
Celebration time indeed. That brunch hamper can be relished on any lazy day as well when not in mood to cook.
The brunch hamper is great for those lazy cooking days
loving the mash direct box
Street party here for coronation – unfortunately it forecasted rain
The mash direct box is great, we live on a main road so can not have a street party
Car issues can be the worst! I had the same thing where my car wouldn’t accelerate over 5 mph, and it was very scary! Hope your week is less stressful!
Car still not fixed but do have the parts now
Oh no! What a drama with the car. I would have been so stressed.
We have nothing at all planned for the Coronation apart from watching it on the TV.
I love the sound of that Mash Direct hamper, everything sounds so tasty. x
It is going to be the same here as well x
The Mash Direct Brunch Box, omg! I am literally drooling! Everything looks soooooo good.
I can confirm that we have loved everything we have tried