I know Christmas is coming whether I’m ready or not!

By On October 28, 2011 · 26 Comments · In Things I Know

 

I know that Christmas is only 8wks away (57 days to be exact). I know that people get excited early and like to be organised for it.

However, I was still a little shocked last night, when, on a late night run for baked cheesecake (as you do) they were putting up Christmas lights in the [...]

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Mothering My Way: Perfectly Imperfect

By On October 26, 2011 · 13 Comments · In Uncategorized

I’ve been thinking a lot lately about my mothering skills lately. I’ve drafted so many half-posts and never felt it was the right time to publish them.

When Kate @ Picklebums put a call out for declarations of being  perfectly imperfect, I felt it was the perfect opportunity to reflect [...]

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Wordless Wednesday

By On October 26, 2011 · 11 Comments · In Wordless Wednesday

My father-in-law has just bought a boat. Miami Vice style.

Something tells me he will have a little competition for the title “Captain”

Linking up with My Little Drummer Boys for Wordless Wednesday

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Ooh, that’s Pinterest…ing!

By On October 23, 2011 · 14 Comments · In Ooh! That's Pinterest...ing!

One goal of my life  this holiday is to cut some of the household clutter and get a little more organised.  And what would an organisation attempt be without a trip to IKEA? I’m heading there on Tuesday with a BIG wishlist and Anne from Domesblissity to help push the trolley

I’ve been devouring [...]

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Grateful for friends & bloggers & friendly bloggers

By On October 22, 2011 · 18 Comments · In Grateful For

Recently, the lovely Maxabella  posted about the friends you never have time to see. This struck such a chord with me as I’m constantly having to change or cancel plans to catch up with friends because, well frankly, life always gets in the way.

I’m grateful that most [...]

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