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It is StressedMums 8th Blog Anniversary. I can not believe I have been writing my blog for 8 years now. So much has changed in 8 years. How It All Began This picture was taken 8 years ago. C was in year 6 of Primary school and it suddenly hit me. She would not need me so much. She would be going onto Secondary School in September, no more school runs as she wanted to take the bus. I was chatting to my husband, and announced that I wanted to write a blog. More so as a diary for me…
Happy New Year to you all, I hope you all had a great Christmas and New Year. Are you ready for what 2023 will bring to you. I took some time out, and did not touch my laptop, apart from posting a couple of posts over the past couple of weeks. I even said to C last night, I will have to remember it is back to normal today. Having the time out has given me time, to reflect and realise a few things. I know there will be some changes this year, that I need to do. Christmas The…
It is 31st October and the last day of the Blogtober Challenge 2022. I did it, I managed to complete the challenge and post every day. plus working on my Christmas gift guides. I have taken part in Blogtober for a few years now, and this is the second year I have completed the whole challenge. Thank you to everyone who kept me going. Here is a round up of Blogtober. 1st Week 2nd Week 3rd Week 4th Week That is Blogtober 2022 completed, I did come off topic on a few of the days. Also managing to incorporate the…
Day 17 of Blogtober is talking about my favourite drinks. This really does depend on what I am doing, who I am with and where I am. So will share a variety. Coffee This will be no surprise to you, that coffee is here. I can not start my day without a coffee, plus it is safer for those all around me. Although, during the hot weather, apart from my first cup I can do all day without one, opting for water and fruit juices. Tea Yes I do drink tea as well. You can always tell when I am…
Day 9 of Blogtober 2022, is discussing my October Goals. If I am honest, just surviving and getting to the end of October will be fine by me. This is what I need to get done by the end of October, and what I want to get done if I get a chance. Blogtober I have been taking part in Blogtober for a few year. Last year I did the whole challenge and completed a post everyday. I want to do the same this year, and hoping I can complete the challenge in full. Christmas Gift Guides You will know,…
Today is day 8 of the Blogtober challenge, somehow I have kept up every day for a week. Today the prompt is Autumn fashion loves. So I am going to be sharing what I am loving at the moment. I have mentioned my slippers a few times already which I wear all the time when at home. So am going to share what you would see me in,if you were to bump into me in the streett. Jeggings I love jeggings and leggings, they are so comfortable to wear, and can be teamed with anything. Plus getting up early and…
Day 7 of Blogtober 2022 and today I am sharing my gratitude list. As I started to think about this , I realised I have a lot to be thankful for. Family I am lucky to have an amazing family, and we are very close. Coffee Everyone who knows me, knows I need my coffee. It keeps me sane and a lot more rational and calmer. My Blog I love my blog, it has helped me through the start of c’s illness. It is somewhere I can share and talk openly about things. I am also thankful to all of…
It is day 3 of the Blogtober 2022 challenge, and todays prompt is Autumn Bucket list. I will be going off topic for some of the prompts. Although, I do not have a bucket list of things I want to do. There are things that I do when Autumn has arrived. Pack Away Summer As sad as it is, the summer dresses are being packed away, and a see you next year to my beloved flip flops. As we say goodbye to the Summer. I do keep my t shirts and vest tops out throughout the year to layer up…
Today is day 1 of the Blogtober challenge, I mentioned this in my weekly round up post. The challenge is every day during October I will write a post. There are prompts to follow, or you can post something else. Todays prompt is 5 things you do not know about me. This is probably going to be hard to think of but will try 1 – Only Child I am an only child, I have no siblings. This was never a problem for me growing up,as I had a lot of friends. Now I am older it would be nice…
Giving you a A Glimpse Into A Day In My Mind, On Sunday, I shared the above image over on my Facebook page, with the text I do like to feel I have achieved my daily goals. I have been busy with other things to the extent C is looking at me with what now My brain is working over time today. I might even share in a blog post it is to do with curtain rails that fall down, no drill blinds no nails and foam drain cleaners. You can see why C is looking at me that way…
