Tweet I grew up in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, USA. The winters were harsh, bitter and bleak. The first snow often came as early as October and it has been known to snow as late as May (12 inches 2 weeks ago!). Not only does it snow but it’s fricking cold. The ground freezes several inches through. Everything, besides the pine...
read moreTweet The last few days have been a mental struggle for me. Being a Stay-at-Home-Mum has its pros and cons. I chose, with the support of my husband, to remain home as opposed to returning to work at the end of my Maternity Leave. It wasn’t that difficult a decision, in fairness, as we would have been out of pocket had I...
read moreTweet Twenty-one years ago this week (can it possibly be that long ago?) I moved what few belongings I had from LaCrosse, Wisconsin to Chicago, Illinois. I was to be working at The Sporting Club for an internship to finish up my fitness degree from University. Yes, I graduated with a fitness degree. So what? I was so excited to be...
read moreTweet Today was a magical day. We bundled into the car en famille, collected McDonalds brekkie along the way and went in search of the illusive and fleeting bluebell. Rutland Water was our destination and the carpet of bluebells we discovered in the woods was just reward indeed. Sammy was suited and booted in our new Britax...
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read moreTweet It is 10:10am. Sam and I are sitting in the lounge watching Mr Bloom’s Nursery on Cbeebies. Sam has a cold and has given us 4 very rough nights in a row. I am feeling a scratchy throat coming on, haven’t had a bath and have no make-up on. Today will be a day of naps and lowered expectations. The kitchen needs...
read moreTweet Maybe it’s just me but I never seem to be satisfied with things the way they are, particularly in our house. I want better, cleaner, shinier, fresher yet we never seem to have the energy or finances to get there. We have set ourself some projects this Spring which include enlarging our patio in our garden and replacing...
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