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08/12/201808/12/2018
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Preparing for a #FreeFrom Christmas

by mentalparentals, in category Food, Free From
Asda FreeFrom

Almost 12 months ago, Q was diagnosed with a cows milk allergy and ever since I’ve spent hours reading the ingredients lists on the back of food packets.  We’ve generally found it difficult to find tasty dairy-free products readily available in supermarkets – that is until recently.   A few days ago, I made a trip… Read More

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01/12/201801/12/2018
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A Weekend Staycation in the Lakes

by mentalparentals, in category Travel
Croft House, Sally's Cottages

I am so lucky to live on the outskirts of the Lake District, though often find that we take our surroundings for granted because it’s on our doorstep.  Our every-day; our normal.  So when I was asked if I wanted to join some blogger friends on a weekend in a cottage in the Lakes, very… Read More

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07/10/201804/12/2018
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Thirty Before 30 : The Verdict

by mentalparentals, in category Resolutions/Bucket List
Thirty before 30

A few months have now passed since my 30th birthday and so I thought now would be a good time to review the Thirty Before 30 post back in 2016 where I listed various things I wanted to do before my 30th birthday.  I thought now would be a good time to review my list and… Read More

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07/10/2018
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6 Things to Do During the Winter Months to Make Life Simpler

by mentalparentals, in category Health
winter simpler life

It seems that as soon as the first day of spring rolls around, families everywhere become busier. From after-school activities to summertime vacations, it doesn’t seem like there’s ever enough time to do the things that need to get done. This means that life can become more stressful during this time, and that’s not fair… Read More

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03/08/2018
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Choosing to Live a Happy Life

by mentalparentals, in category Health
choosing to live a happy life

There have been times over the recent past where tensions have been fraught and horrible things have been said and done, causing a deeply-rooted unhappiness in my life.  At the time, it’s difficult to see through the mist but now I see that it is only the difference between people and personalities that have caused… Read More

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01/08/2018
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Must-Visit Tourist Attractions in the Tropical Paradise of the Bahamas  

by mentalparentals, in category Travel
Bahamas

If you’re dreaming of a vacation with a perfect stretch of unspoiled powdery sand, lapped by crystal clear waters, you’re probably dreaming of an ultimate getaway to the Bahamas. It is made of 700 islands and approximately 2,000 small cays. This tropical paradise is once a haven for pirates and Loyalists. Up to date, it… Read More

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12/04/201812/04/2018
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Q’s 2nd Birthday Party!

by mentalparentals, in category Family Updates
Q 2nd Birthday

On 9th March 2018, my little Q turned 2 years old.  After I’d picked O up from school, we rushed to the Hallmark shop to pick up some balloons to add to his set-up of gifts in the living room.  We made it back in the nick of time and Q was so excited to… Read More

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10/01/201819/01/2018
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Q: 1 Year and 10 Month Update

by mentalparentals, in category Family Updates
Q 1 year and 10 months

Quite aware that there’s a 9 month gap since I last wrote a post like this…  I feel so sad that I don’t have the monthly record of how Q has changed since April 2016.  As you know, I started working full-time in May 2016 and this impacted on my time to blog a lot… Read More

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06/01/201808/01/2018
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Eco-Friendly Cleaning with Seventh Generation – Review and Giveaway

by mentalparentals, in category Competitions, Reviews
Seventh Generation

With 25 years experience in creating safe and effective cleaning products, Seventh Generation offer a powerful plant-based clean.  Even the bottles are good for the environment as they are made from 100% recycled plastic!  The products are made with no dyes, and are just as effective as other cleaning products – just without all the… Read More

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03/01/2018
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18 Things For 2018

by mentalparentals, in category Resolutions/Bucket List
new year

Happy New Year!  I’m not really one for resolutions as I’m not realistically going to change my personality or habits that significantly because the year on the calendar has changed… However, I am one for lists!  In fact, I created a list of 30 Things to do Before Turning Thirty – which actually happens THIS… Read More

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