Not only has another week flown by and it is time for my weekly round up post of Diary Of A Menopausal Mum – 01/02/2023. We have also survived the first month of 2023. How has your week and month been. It has all been going on in my house this week.
Table of Contents
The Mess
Last week I said we were having a huge declutter and had ordered a skip. We started in our lounge, as over Christmas we decided to get a Sky Glass tv. We opted for the smallest tv, which is still massive and heavy. As our old tv was wall mounted we had to change things around a bit. As you know we got a lovely new sofa last year, which fits perfectly and can not be moved.
We had ottomans in our lounge, yes I had two as loved the colours and they hid all the bits and pieces and acted as storage, extra seating and even a table. After thinking about our options, we decided to move these upstairs one in our bedroom the other in the now looking more like a spare bedroom. We purchased a coffee table and sideboard which I am loving, it also means it is now easier for me to light my scented candles and wax melts. I just now need to sort through all my clothes and fill a charity shop up with what I know longer wear
Something Happened
On Friday, C message me from college, can she have a budgie. I showed my husband who said no Max will eat it. I said not if in her bedroom we both said yes. Her friend bred three babies I loved the look of this one, and he is the one C wanted.
We then went on a frenzy for cage and everything else, and stupidly I forgot to hit buy. So the cage should have arrived yesterday but got lost. Meaning at 8pm last night was online ordering another for pick up today. So I can pick C and her friend up at lunch when they finish. Collecting the cage and then our new addition to the StressedMum house hold.
C is so excited and looking at toys and other things for his enrichment, yes I gave her that look as well.
What I Am Loving
It seems whoever I speak to at the moment, has been ill, is currently ill or knows someone who is ill. Especially with Covid. Which is why I am loving BioSure Protective Nasal Spray.
BioSURE PRO can help! Its unique microemulsion formula has been proven to provide six hours of protection per application by creating an invisible physical barrier. This stops viruses connecting with the cells in your nose. Which is great to know that if viruses can’t connect, they can’t infect.
I am more worried that C will become ill, so have given this to her to use as she is in college.
Jamu Wild Water
Although I am a coffee drinker, and drink far too much coffee (if that is a thing). I am trying to be good and mixing up with water, which I find boring. Although, I do love fruit juice, but there is only so much of that you can drink. I was recently offered the chance to try Jamu Wild Water.
Jamu Wild Water is a new naturally flavoured sparkling drink. It contains no added sugar or artificial sweeteners. Which makes it safe for the whole family. The drink is great for the younger members of the family, who can also get bored of plain water and want something flavoured. This way they can have a fruit flavoured drink, that we know is healthy for them. The drinks come in three flavours –
- Natural Sparkling Raspberry – boosted with Elderberry and Marshmallow Root Extracts – a rich source of Vitamin C and prebiotic fibre, its mellow sweet flavour sparkles with juicy ripe raspberries.
- Natural Sparkling Blood Orange – with delicious berry-like sweetness of Blood Orange and immune boosting properties of Echinacea, this bright and tangy drop also has chicory root fibre to support digestive health.
- Natural Sparkling Lemon – lively with the pithy green flavour found in lemon skin. Nettle and Dandelion extracts add wild health benefits to our take on ‘lemon-aid’. Used traditionally to relieve inflammation, boost immunity and aid digestive health.
I hope you have all had a lovely week
I think I need to look into swapping my bed for an ottoman’s bed. Really lacking storage in our house. And yes, we need a coffee table too! Can’t even sit down on the sofa with a hot drink unless I hold it constantly. We got rid of our old one because it was too big and since then we haven’t got it replaced.
How are your dogs reacting to the budgie?
We had an ottoman bed and you can store so much in them. We had the same problem which is why I am loving our new one. The dogs are ok with the budgie, not had him a week yet and he is a real character
It sounds like you are doing well with your decluttering and your lounge sounds fantastic.
How wonderful to have a new pet, it really does look cute.
We love that Jamu Wild water here. The raspberry one is my favourite. x
I do love a good de-clutter, once it is over. The budgie certainly is cheeky, not had him a week yet and he has caused lots of moments, which I will share. The raspberry is my favourite as well
Oh wow, asking for the bird at college is an interesting ask! I love the idea of that drink too, I hope you enjoy them.
The trouble wih asking me is I won’t say no, he has settled in well. The drinks are lovely and somethiing different
That’s a very cute bird she got. I like to try that Jamu wild Water I like they have lot of flavours.
He is very cute and very cheeky, he has been very busy this morning but having a sleep now. The drinks are lovely
Good Luck with the new pet x
Thank you, he is a right little chirper, and escape artist which I found out yesterday
‘Oh my gosh, the mess is always worse before it gets better, isn’t it? The new budgie is so adorable, I had one when I was younger, his name was Zazzie 🙂
The mess is starting to get under control. He is so cute and found his chirp
I ended up buying a coffee table and taking my ottoman upstairs as well. I use it in my bedroom as storage but also as the “clothes chair”. This way my living room, which is small anyway, looks more airy and spacious.
Our living room is small as well, getting the coffee table has made a huge difference
Awww! That’s such a cute little birdie!! Also I absolutely love sparking drinks so I am for sure going to have to try Jamu!
He is cute and has now found his chirp and loves a good chatter, the drinks are lovely and different as well
I just need a few days off of work to get caught up on things I need to do. Work is always getting in my way, lol. And now it’s February already!
I know it is a nightmare, I am hoping to take some time out today to get some things sorted
Congrats for surviving the first month of 2023. I pray that you survive for the entire year and beyond.
Thank you and same to you
Aww what a fun update! A new little family member…so sweet and exciting 😀 I too need to drink more water so thank you for that reminder hehe..hope you have a wonderful weekend ahead!
He is a little cutie and chirping away already, I have a busy weekend planned, hope you have a good one
sounds like you have been a busy bee, that’s for sure, a good clear out is always good. those Jamu Wild Water drinks look good and I bet have bern keeping you well hydrated during the clear out x
We have been busy but so satisfying as well, and yes the drinks have been great during the clear out
Awesome post! Time flies quickly. February is here. I hope you enjoy and have more blessings this month.
It is hard to believe we are in February already
Such an interest post, and congratulations on your new addition. Enjoy and have a love month!
Thank you, he just escaped from his cage on my watch, but managed to get him back in ok thankfully
Aw, what a week! I adore your new addition. I had one years ago called Frankie and he was the best. We have been decluttering our home too. we are getting there. Just one more trip to the dump and we are all. done. The drink sounds good.
He is so cute, I need to get a picture of his tail as the colours are amazing, he is 7 weeks old and starting to find his chirp and settle in. We are getting on well with our declutter, just need to sort through my clothes pile now
The little budgie is so cute and will make such a great pet for C.
He is so sweet, we got him yesterday, he is still very nervous but is starting to chirp
Budgies are the best pets! We have had budgies for years and they are very entertaining and cheeky!
He is cute, he is still a bit what the hell has gone on but has eaten a tiny bit and is chirping
Amazing updates! I can’t believe how fast the weeks are going by, it is crazy!!! I will try Jamu for sure. Thank you for the recos.
It is crazy we are now in February already, I hope you like the drinks