It is Wednesday again, we are now back to routine with back to school or college. The weeks are flying by. Grab a cuppa and find out what has been happening in my Ramblings Of A StressedMum – 13/09/2023.
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College
This is C’s first full week back to college. With her just doing her animal care course the timetable is reduced. We only have one 9am start and the whole day off on a Thursday. Currently she is looking for places to do her work experience for the year. Last year she worked in a vets and loved it, but wanting to try something different this year.
Festivals
You may remember this year we booked to go to our first festivals. It is something we had never done, plus me and camping was something I never thought I would do. We went to In It Together in Wales, which was awful. you can find out more here. They just wanted the people and did not provide what they were offering.
This weekend, we went to Boogietown, which luckily is not too far from us. Although it was very hot. My one complaint was lack of shelter, especially on Saturday. We paid for VIP which meant we could be at the front of the stage area which was not packed. The line up was great and especially loved Billy Ocean.
Sadly we got very little sleep, as the person in the next tent snored very loudly. My husband thought it was a motorbike or something it was that loud. This did not put off our experience and we had a great time and made new friends.
We decided to pack up and leave early afternoon. The showers had run out of water and we were shattered due to lack of sleep. We had a great time and will book for next year.
What I have been loving
Badiani’s Doggy Ice Cream
The Doggy Dessert Box is available to pick up in store or delivery. Badiani’s artisan confectioners have meticulously crafted this paw-fect dog gelato using lactose-free whole milk* to ensure it’s completely safe for most healthy pups (and even humans too!)
We just have Bear now who loves it, so much when trying to get a decent picture of him. He picks up the bowl and walks away, in case I want it for myself.
Giveaways
You will have seen I have been busy this week with giveaways. I will share below in case you missed them. Also one last giveaway going live today. Great for putting away for birthdays or Christmas.
Cry Babies Dreamy and Rym Doll
I always am interested in festivals, but am afraid of having a bad time when it comes to sleeping in a tent! Sad to hear you had exactly that. Hope your next one is better.
I never thought I would ggo camping but it was ok, the snoring was awful but made some lovely friends also
I’m loving you new experience with festivals. Because I haven’t been to any and still deciding whether to go to one, I want to see if you experienced one that was so perfect to lure me into it. Maybe because I have two active kids, sleep and a nice warm shower are so important to me, haha.
I am glaad I have been to them and loved this one, as it is not far from home we are going again with C next year but not camping
Wow sounds like it’s been a busy time, hope your daughter finds a good work experience placement and that festival sounds like it was awesome (except the loud snoring from the tent next door)
Laura x
It has been busy, the festival was great apart from the snoring. Am sure she will find something
You answered a question I was always curious about for a long time, which is can we eat ice cream made for dogs? I never knew it was just lactose free icecream
I never thought about it but have not tried it either
Samantha, you know how much I love to read your rambles, I like how u sum it up. , from your daughter’s college schedule to your festival experiences and even your dog’s love for Badiani’s Doggy Ice Cream it was a bliss to read.
Lots of Love
Monidipa
Thank you
Your Ramblings Of A StressedMum post provides a nice glimpse into your life, from your daughter’s college schedule to your festival experiences and even your dog’s love for Badiani’s Doggy Ice Cream. The addition of giveaways is a bonus for your readers. Keep sharing your life’s moments!
Thank you
I remember those uni days where I had a day off during a week and most my lessons didn’t start till 11am which felt so good. Sleep in! Must be nice for you to miss those horrible rush hour drives too right?
I don’t think I’ve heard of anyone sleeping well in a festival. I have yet to go to one myself but I know I will definitely sleep lots before I go, haha
I aa loving the late starts
The doggy ice cream is so cute! Sounds like your daughter is enjoying college. And I love a good festival, especially something different and unique.
She loves her course, Bear is loving the ice cream
Good to know C is back in college. Dog Icecream sounds good I can recommend my friend who owns pets.
Bear loves the ice cream treat
That is what puts me off festivals, I love my sleep! Earplugs next time. They do Doggy Ice Cream near us too which is fantastic for the pooches.
Definitely earplugs, and as you could not take any cooking equipment could not even make a coffee.
It’s fantastic to hear about C’s college journey and her enthusiasm for exploring different work experiences! 📚🐾 Her willingness to step out of her comfort zone and seek new opportunities is truly admirable. Wishing her all the best in finding a fulfilling and exciting work experience for the year ahead.
Thank you she really is having a great time back and already signed up for a residential trip
Festivals are fun to watch online like Coachella, but I don’t think I could put up with that many people and the ruckus. I’m glad you enjoyed the performances though. The doggy shop sounds so cute and like a lot of fun! Glad to hear C is doing well with her studies and I hope she finds a place she likes 😀
I will say this one was not too bad and was organised so it was not packed. Bear is loving his special ice cream
You are right! Weeks time flies. Dogs ice cream, my cousins will be happy to see this she is a furmom!
You will have to share the doggy ice cream with her
It is sad how many festivals are like that now. I am glad she is going well in school so far though and hope it continues to go well.
It is sadd but will say the one we went to this weekend was much better
It is nice to have the whole school routine back again, I hope C finds some work experience. That festival sounds good (despite the snoring!!)
It is nice to get some routine although this years time table is less than last years. The festival was good apart from the snoring
It’s great to hear that C is back in college and exploring different opportunities for her work experience. It’s so important to try out various roles to find what truly resonates, and her experience in the vet’s office last year must have been incredibly valuable.
She did love the vets but am happy she is looking at other experiences as well
It sounds like C has settled back into college, good luck to her.
It doesn’t sound like you had much luck with the festivals which is such a shame. I am glad you did manage to have some fun at Boogietown. x
She has settled back great and someone from her Primary school is now there on the same course and group. I would not recomment In It Together at all. But would definitely go back to Boogietown
I’m headed over to check out the Squishmallow game. Also, I hear you on the no sleep thing. I’m running on empty over here.
If you like Squishmallows you will love the game. I do not do well with lack of sleep
So many good giveaways on your blog! Love the idea of the doggy ice cream, so cute!
My dog is loving the doggy ice cream even though he picks up the bowl and moves away with it
Love the idea of doggy ice-cream! Lucky Bear!
He is loving it
glad college is going well
never heard of doggie icecream
loving your competitions
she has settled back great, they do say it is suitable for humans too but I have not tried it
That doggy ice cream looks great. My guys love that stuff. It’s their favorite treat.
Why should they miss out on a treat like ice cream
Oh my gosh, the snoring is such a bummer! It really takes the fun out of things when you’re exhausted.
Honestly had not heard anything like it, others complained to them but they weren’t bothered
I love fall festivals and I am looking forward to attend a couple that are in the region, this is so exciting! I love Fall….
We were lucky it was so hot as it would have been horrible if the weather was cooler