Contentment in an Online Life – Is it Possible?

So I'm not sure about you, but ALL I'm seeing these days (esp. on Instagram - less so on Twitter/Facebook) is people flashing their new shoes, houses, cars, rugs, holidays, makeup. New/latest anything and everything. The list is endless. What I want to make clear, is that there is absolutely nothing wrong with this. We…

Mothers Day as a Single Mama

Mothers Day. The day society tells us we should receive flowers, chocolates, mugs, teddies, cards, cups of tea or breakfast in bed, goodness knows what else and for our kids (boyfriend/husband/partner) to completely spoil us for the day. Which all sounds lovely doesn't it? Who wouldn't want to wake up to that? How lucky are…

What Loneliness Feels Like

What does it feel like? Is it different from person to person? Or is it exactly the same? The proper definition is this:  "Loneliness is a complex and usually unpleasant emotional response to isolation. Loneliness typically includes anxious feelings about a lack of connection or communication with other beings, both in the present and extending into…

Oh Sweet Lavender | July 2018

Last week Jax and I took our annual trip to the Lavender Fields. I've taken him every year since he was born, for photos and just as a tradition I guess. It's so much fun looking at them altogether and seeing how much he's grown and changed. I'm a sucker for photos and memories and…

My Roast Chicken Soup!

Jeez I haven't written in ages! But I miss it. I know I always say this too, but I am going to try my best with it. Anyway I've got a super easy chicken soup recipe for you. And it is so yummy. I've recently been ill so I wanted some goodness in my body…

Treats from Juratoys UK!

So a few months back now, Jax and I got invited along to a Creative Play Day at the Bentalls centre organised by Fun Learning  where they were showcasing some old and new toys. Of course we said yes and went along. Jax had such a fun time playing with all of the toys they…