Spotted! beautifullest nursery glider chair ever…
Feb23

Spotted! beautifullest nursery glider chair ever…

Oh. My. Gorgeous, no? I can imagine many dark night time hours spent curled under a rug in there feeding my new baby. And bedtimes with a pyjama-clad damp-haired toddler curled in my lap while we read tonight’s Mr Men book. Or seeing my 8yr old curled in it herself on a wet afternoon, reading (or more likely paying her DS…). If I haven’t stolen it for my own purposes by then of course… The Mo-Ma Glider is from...

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Well, I never had MY bra fitted this way *pout* (but thank you HOTMilk…)
Feb16

Well, I never had MY bra fitted this way *pout* (but thank you HOTMilk…)

HOTMilk lingerie bra fitting guide. See this and you may never be able to keep a straight face the next time you find yourself in the fitting room… Take a peek and spread the word…

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Gorgeous – really, honest – gorgeous green duffle coat from Vertbaudet
Jan27

Gorgeous – really, honest – gorgeous green duffle coat from Vertbaudet

I fell in love with this coat instantly. Just flippin gorgeous, from the colour to the cut to the practically-shaped hood, the zip AND toggle front and the thoughtful snug jersey sleeve lining which stops the drippy snow and arctic winds going up your sleeves. For me, it’s a wee bit thin for a duffle coat – but with a jumper underneath she’s never felt chilly (and in case you hadn’t noticed we’ve had a...

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Chocolate Rice Krispie Cakes Recipe – remember these?
Jan23

Chocolate Rice Krispie Cakes Recipe – remember these?

Another school dinners favourite, these chocolate rice krispie cakes were always made in huge trays and served in square chunks with the obligatory oodles of custard. Best of all, they are also a classic cook-with-children recipe; easy and fun to make and always a favourite to eat! This is the original 70’s recipe I used myself as a child, that’s been carefully tucked away in one of my Mums recipe books – looks like...

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Filofax – retro, but still good?
Jan19

Filofax – retro, but still good?

I was thrilled to receive this beast of a filofax to review;  I haven’t used a filofax since I was 18, at university, and Princess Di was wearing her blue blazers and faded jeans.  I honestly thought the brand had been really locked into the 80s and felt it no longer held any relevance to me. But – I’ll admit it. I have been very pleasantly surprised! Firstly – have you SEEN the styles available? Gorgeous they are!...

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Philips Wake up Light. Buy One. That is all.
Jan14

Philips Wake up Light. Buy One. That is all.

As regular readers will know, my eldest son has had M.E. for two years, and mornings are NOT his best time. Never a morning bird, even as a small child he liked a lie in. So couple his natural tendency with the slow-starting body that comes with M.E. and he’s on to a total non-starter, if I’m honest. On a bad day, he’ll simply lie in bed, unable to even contemplate the effort involved in lifting the duvet and placing...

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