Another week seems to have flown by, and here we are mid week again. This means it is time for my weekly round up post Ramblings Of A StressedMum – 12/08/2026.
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My Week
This week seems to have flown by, probably as we have a new puppy in the house. Health wise nothing major has happened. C is really struggling with her migraines at the moment, but we have her appointment next week for treatment. Dad is just being Dad and frustrates us having to keep on at him all the time.
Biscuit is now 9 weeks old and has found his feet. Honestly, He still can not go out yet on walks but we have taken him out to a dog friendly cafe and he loves his little trips out. He seems to go from 100mph to 0mph but is so funny apart from when he thinks my toes are toys. We have only fallen out once which was yesterday which you may have seen on Instagram.
Cars
Not mine this time, my Mum decided she did not want there car anymore so I sold it for them. Now she wants another one so I have been busy looking for something new for them.
Solar Eclipse
With all the talk of the solar eclipse that is today, I have been fondly recalling back to 1999. I remember it so vividly, I had half a day off work as met up with my husband in the afternoon. Also how everything changed at that moment the quietness and the stillness in the air. Who else can remember the last one?
What I Am Loving
Since C was little she has always had a fascination for anything Japanese. The Sakuraco box is great for anyone with a curiosity or loves trying new things. The Sakuraco box offers a refined twist: artisanal snacks, regional teas, and even collectible Japanese tableware — it feels like receiving a gift from Japan itself.
This months box included –
- Kuri Senbei – Shaped like a chestnut this gives a delicate texture and sweetness with a warm nutty note
- Sweet Potato Amanatto – A traditional confection made b y simmering adzuki or other beans in syrup and coating with refined sugar
- Yamanashi Corn Senbei – Crisp wsenseihich features locally sourced corn powder and a savoury crunch
- Seaweed Soy Chips – Made from soybeans, these are non fried and are rich in protein and fibre
- Salted Agemochi – A traditional Japanese snack made by deep flying mochi rice cakes
- Sesame & Peanut Cookie & Matcha & Gyokuro Cookie – Thin crisp cookies
- Kanten Shingen Mochi – Bite sized kanten jelly treats
- Mt Fuji Tenugui – 100% cotton cloth
- Mt Fuji Warabimochi – blue warabimochi made with naturally sourced spring water and flavoured with traditional ramune candy
- Kyoho Grape Mini Pie – Made with jioce from Yamanashi grown Kyoho grapes
- Omotenashi Dorayaki – Two pancakes filled with a sweet red bean paste
- Yamanashi Peach Jelly – The jelly is made with generous amount of locally grown peach puree
- Mt Fuji Ryokucha – Green Tea
You also get a booklet that gives you a guide of the area these treats come from and also what each treat is.
Giveaways
A little reminder of all my lovely giveaways currently running.
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