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We have a new front door! Well, I painted the old

We have a new front door! Well, I painted the old brown plastic door. There have been some things that have niggled me since we moved in to this house; the dark brown front door colour, the old stone fireplace, the huge front garden full of large bushes. We have plans for all of it, it’s just deciding what to do and when.

I tackled the front door at the weekend. I used my favourite @frenchicpaint Al Fresco paint. The colour is wise old sage and I adore it. It brightens up the front of the house so much.

What do you think?

I have just ordered some new paint, Smudge, and my next plan is to paint the windows. We have mix match windows so the paint will make them look consistent. Until we can afford to get new.

As you may have seen in my stories today, the fireplace has been removed. We’ve had the cooker hood installed and it’s made such a difference to the kitchen. We’ve also had some finishing touches to the bathroom. A few things knocked off the to do list, a huge thank you to my Mum’s partner.

Next steps for the fireplace is to have it plastered. Next steps for our front #garden is we’re thinking of making a parking space where the bushes are to make it easier to park both our cars. Lots to do! But it’s so much fun and satisfying making these changes.

#mummyphotoaday

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A day at the beach, is my favourite kind of day. W

A day at the beach, is my favourite kind of day. When the sun is shining. I don’t mind if it’s a Summers day or a Winter sunny day. I love the sound of the waves crashing against the beach and the wind rustling the long grass on the dunes.

The kiddies have even started going to the beach, with Daddy, in the rain to swim in the sea. I love their mentality. I wish I had a little more of it sometimes...

Did you see my new blog post about the @tesalate #sand-free towel? The kids use it when they’ve been swimming and I use it when I’m basking!

No more trips home with a car full of sand. It simply slides off. It’s quite amazing. Read more about it on my blog, link in bio.

#mummyphotoaday #gifted

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12 years ago I became a fiancé. I remember it we

12 years ago I became a fiancé. I remember it well as it was a very spontaneous and romantic gesture... we sat watching the sunset in Ibiza and Hubby got down on one knee as the sun was setting in the background. He did have to wait until the young boys moved, as they were smoking drugs in front of us. It’s something we joke about still.

I didn’t think I’d ever get married, I never thought I would be good enough to keep. Forever. Luckily for me I found someone who did want to keep me. And vice versa.

And look what we’ve done since then... created our beautiful children and got us some super cute #pets. We’ve made ourselves a wonderful family and a bustling home. I couldn’t imagine lockdown without my household. My family.

This photo was from a holiday in Cardigan Bay, Wales. Which was a gorgeous location. We went away with Nanny & Grandad and it was a lovely week. It’s nice to explore new places as a wider family and I can’t wait to get booking up our next trip!

#mummyphotoaday

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Today was chilled and productive, which is always

Today was chilled and productive, which is always nice. I wrote a few blog posts this morning, we had a yummy brunch and then walked the dogs around the woods. We hadn’t been to this wood for a long time, we used to go a lot. It’s nice doing reminiscent walks like that. Im sure the dogs recognised the scents too.

I love the fact the kiddies and Daddy are always a good hundred yards in front. I’m the one picking up the dog poop and then catching them up. However, it does mean I can get photos of my family. You can’t miss them with Islas #pink and vibrant clothing.

We got back home and I finally painted our front door. There’s a break in the rain. So I did it. I can’t wait to see it tomorrow in the morning sun light. It wasn’t great with the wind, it kept flying dust into the paint 😡, but I persevered and it’s looking ok.

I had a text from a neighbour saying she liked the new front door colour. It made me giggle. But it just goes to show what people notice and our front door was a really dark brown before. It’s not now. I think it transforms the front of the house. I can’t wait to get the garage and windows done too.

Early night for me tonight as I have a busy few days coming up... homeschooling and working. Only a few more weeks left. The kids meet their new teachers this week too. Eek!!!

How was your Sunday?

#mummyphotoaday

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These guys have grown up so much during lockdown.

These guys have grown up so much during lockdown. I think the fact we’re are now having mealtimes together as a family helps. Before lockdown we would be lucky to eat together during the week and now we are having 3 meals a day, together at the table.

Because of this we’re talking more, learning more together and building a better relationship. It’s nice having a laugh with them.

They are becoming full of Witt, #independence and love. We’ve definitely bonded more over the past few months. I’ve enjoyed all the extra cuddles and moments we’ve had together.

2020 is the year that brought families closer.

#mummyphotoaday

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🥜 We’re celebrating Independence Day (4th Jul

🥜 We’re celebrating Independence Day (4th July) with SKIPPY®️ Peanut Butter. #SKIPPY4July is all about making yummy American themed treats for the whole family to enjoy. Thanks @skippybrand.

We made an American themed lunch with our favourite: Extra Crunchy SKIPPY®️ Peanut Butter. I made Peanut Butter cupcakes and hid the jam in the middle. Topped them with chocolate icing and blitzed peanut dust.

We also tried Peanut Butter and Jam sandwiches. They are super delicious. I love the fact the jam and it’s sweetness, balances out the Peanut Butter and makes a great combo.

We had a session during homeschooling on Independence Day and we went through why it is celebrated in America. I had no idea that the US was made up of 13 colonies back in 1776. Independence Day came about when these colonies were no longer subject to the monarch of Britain. And now it has 50 states. So much history.

You can read up more on this on my blog... link in bio. I have a long list of American recipes to try: key lime pie and Mississippi #mud pie. Yummy!

Do you have any yummy recipes that I could try?

#ad #mummyphotoaday

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This month I plan to #explore with the kiddies: fi

This month I plan to #explore with the kiddies: find new places to have adventures and revisit old places and relive past adventures. Take this photo for example, it’s the route to the beach at Holkham. I remember walking through here as a child with my grandparents and Mum. Now I’m doing the walk with my own kids.

I love capturing these kinds of moments. Reminiscent. Sacred.

Well, day 3 into July and I’ve already missed a day. Not good when you’re the one who organised the photo challenge 🤦🏼‍♀️. I do have a reason, the day completely disappeared from me yesterday and when I got around to it something happened across the street. I ended up watching the commotion for the 3 hours it went on and I went to bed at 1:30am.

It appears a gentleman that lives across the road, who lived alone, had been found dead. His bin hadn’t moved for 6 days and so I’m guessing someone rang the police as he’d gone quiet. It’s the first time I’ve seen a situation like this in real life; where police and coroners take away a body. It’s so sad, he was there for days without anyone to notice. Makes me feel grateful for my bustling house and my family and friends who I speak to everyday. Someone would notice if I was missing.

It’s a gentle reminder to check in those who do live alone, frequently. My grandmother, for example, I contact her at least every other day... If she wasn’t to respond I’d know something was up immediately. I’m going to make sure the children grow up with this instilled in them; to care and be mindful about the people around them.

It’s such a scary time, but even more so for the people that live alone. Check in. Say hi.

#mummyphotoaday

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I was able to finish work earlier tonight, as I’

I was able to finish work earlier tonight, as I’d worked this morning and that meant I got to chill. I love it when the living room is lit up by candles and the little lights I have scattered around.

I found out today that by the end of July this fireplace will be gone. Woohoo. It’s been on my to do list since we bought the house. I’ve never liked it. We’re getting rid of the old gas fire, then taking the mock stone fireplace out. Hopefully it won’t need plastering and we can just do a quick tidy up and paint. I’ve got left over bathroom tiles that we might put down at the bottom and I’ve got my eye on a lovely oak mantel. I think it will make the living room look much bigger and brighter.

I do love making this house our #home. The more we do, the more I like it. We’ve changed so much since we moved in. The garden is unrecognisable and we’ve renovated the bathroom. Well, that’s a royal we as I haven’t personally done either of those things. Just had the vision and chose the items!

I have plans for the kitchen this month too; a cooker hood and splash back. It will finish off the cooker area properly and I can’t wait.

Are you doing any changes to your home this month?

#mummyphotoaday

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We have a new front door! Well, I painted the old

We have a new front door! Well, I painted the old brown plastic door. There have been some things that have niggled me since we moved in to this house; the dark brown front door colour, the old stone fireplace, the huge front garden full of large bushes. We have plans for all of it, it’s just deciding what to do and when.

I tackled the front door at the weekend. I used my favourite @frenchicpaint Al Fresco paint. The colour is wise old sage and I adore it. It brightens up the front of the house so much.

What do you think?

I have just ordered some new paint, Smudge, and my next plan is to paint the windows. We have mix match windows so the paint will make them look consistent. Until we can afford to get new.

As you may have seen in my stories today, the fireplace has been removed. We’ve had the cooker hood installed and it’s made such a difference to the kitchen. We’ve also had some finishing touches to the bathroom. A few things knocked off the to do list, a huge thank you to my Mum’s partner.

Next steps for the fireplace is to have it plastered. Next steps for our front #garden is we’re thinking of making a parking space where the bushes are to make it easier to park both our cars. Lots to do! But it’s so much fun and satisfying making these changes.

#mummyphotoaday

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464 40

A day at the beach, is my favourite kind of day. W

A day at the beach, is my favourite kind of day. When the sun is shining. I don’t mind if it’s a Summers day or a Winter sunny day. I love the sound of the waves crashing against the beach and the wind rustling the long grass on the dunes.

The kiddies have even started going to the beach, with Daddy, in the rain to swim in the sea. I love their mentality. I wish I had a little more of it sometimes...

Did you see my new blog post about the @tesalate #sand-free towel? The kids use it when they’ve been swimming and I use it when I’m basking!

No more trips home with a car full of sand. It simply slides off. It’s quite amazing. Read more about it on my blog, link in bio.

#mummyphotoaday #gifted

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511 41

12 years ago I became a fiancé. I remember it we

12 years ago I became a fiancé. I remember it well as it was a very spontaneous and romantic gesture... we sat watching the sunset in Ibiza and Hubby got down on one knee as the sun was setting in the background. He did have to wait until the young boys moved, as they were smoking drugs in front of us. It’s something we joke about still.

I didn’t think I’d ever get married, I never thought I would be good enough to keep. Forever. Luckily for me I found someone who did want to keep me. And vice versa.

And look what we’ve done since then... created our beautiful children and got us some super cute #pets. We’ve made ourselves a wonderful family and a bustling home. I couldn’t imagine lockdown without my household. My family.

This photo was from a holiday in Cardigan Bay, Wales. Which was a gorgeous location. We went away with Nanny & Grandad and it was a lovely week. It’s nice to explore new places as a wider family and I can’t wait to get booking up our next trip!

#mummyphotoaday

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Today was chilled and productive, which is always

Today was chilled and productive, which is always nice. I wrote a few blog posts this morning, we had a yummy brunch and then walked the dogs around the woods. We hadn’t been to this wood for a long time, we used to go a lot. It’s nice doing reminiscent walks like that. Im sure the dogs recognised the scents too.

I love the fact the kiddies and Daddy are always a good hundred yards in front. I’m the one picking up the dog poop and then catching them up. However, it does mean I can get photos of my family. You can’t miss them with Islas #pink and vibrant clothing.

We got back home and I finally painted our front door. There’s a break in the rain. So I did it. I can’t wait to see it tomorrow in the morning sun light. It wasn’t great with the wind, it kept flying dust into the paint 😡, but I persevered and it’s looking ok.

I had a text from a neighbour saying she liked the new front door colour. It made me giggle. But it just goes to show what people notice and our front door was a really dark brown before. It’s not now. I think it transforms the front of the house. I can’t wait to get the garage and windows done too.

Early night for me tonight as I have a busy few days coming up... homeschooling and working. Only a few more weeks left. The kids meet their new teachers this week too. Eek!!!

How was your Sunday?

#mummyphotoaday

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These guys have grown up so much during lockdown.

These guys have grown up so much during lockdown. I think the fact we’re are now having mealtimes together as a family helps. Before lockdown we would be lucky to eat together during the week and now we are having 3 meals a day, together at the table.

Because of this we’re talking more, learning more together and building a better relationship. It’s nice having a laugh with them.

They are becoming full of Witt, #independence and love. We’ve definitely bonded more over the past few months. I’ve enjoyed all the extra cuddles and moments we’ve had together.

2020 is the year that brought families closer.

#mummyphotoaday

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🥜 We’re celebrating Independence Day (4th Jul

🥜 We’re celebrating Independence Day (4th July) with SKIPPY®️ Peanut Butter. #SKIPPY4July is all about making yummy American themed treats for the whole family to enjoy. Thanks @skippybrand.

We made an American themed lunch with our favourite: Extra Crunchy SKIPPY®️ Peanut Butter. I made Peanut Butter cupcakes and hid the jam in the middle. Topped them with chocolate icing and blitzed peanut dust.

We also tried Peanut Butter and Jam sandwiches. They are super delicious. I love the fact the jam and it’s sweetness, balances out the Peanut Butter and makes a great combo.

We had a session during homeschooling on Independence Day and we went through why it is celebrated in America. I had no idea that the US was made up of 13 colonies back in 1776. Independence Day came about when these colonies were no longer subject to the monarch of Britain. And now it has 50 states. So much history.

You can read up more on this on my blog... link in bio. I have a long list of American recipes to try: key lime pie and Mississippi #mud pie. Yummy!

Do you have any yummy recipes that I could try?

#ad #mummyphotoaday

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This month I plan to #explore with the kiddies: fi

This month I plan to #explore with the kiddies: find new places to have adventures and revisit old places and relive past adventures. Take this photo for example, it’s the route to the beach at Holkham. I remember walking through here as a child with my grandparents and Mum. Now I’m doing the walk with my own kids.

I love capturing these kinds of moments. Reminiscent. Sacred.

Well, day 3 into July and I’ve already missed a day. Not good when you’re the one who organised the photo challenge 🤦🏼‍♀️. I do have a reason, the day completely disappeared from me yesterday and when I got around to it something happened across the street. I ended up watching the commotion for the 3 hours it went on and I went to bed at 1:30am.

It appears a gentleman that lives across the road, who lived alone, had been found dead. His bin hadn’t moved for 6 days and so I’m guessing someone rang the police as he’d gone quiet. It’s the first time I’ve seen a situation like this in real life; where police and coroners take away a body. It’s so sad, he was there for days without anyone to notice. Makes me feel grateful for my bustling house and my family and friends who I speak to everyday. Someone would notice if I was missing.

It’s a gentle reminder to check in those who do live alone, frequently. My grandmother, for example, I contact her at least every other day... If she wasn’t to respond I’d know something was up immediately. I’m going to make sure the children grow up with this instilled in them; to care and be mindful about the people around them.

It’s such a scary time, but even more so for the people that live alone. Check in. Say hi.

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I was able to finish work earlier tonight, as I’

I was able to finish work earlier tonight, as I’d worked this morning and that meant I got to chill. I love it when the living room is lit up by candles and the little lights I have scattered around.

I found out today that by the end of July this fireplace will be gone. Woohoo. It’s been on my to do list since we bought the house. I’ve never liked it. We’re getting rid of the old gas fire, then taking the mock stone fireplace out. Hopefully it won’t need plastering and we can just do a quick tidy up and paint. I’ve got left over bathroom tiles that we might put down at the bottom and I’ve got my eye on a lovely oak mantel. I think it will make the living room look much bigger and brighter.

I do love making this house our #home. The more we do, the more I like it. We’ve changed so much since we moved in. The garden is unrecognisable and we’ve renovated the bathroom. Well, that’s a royal we as I haven’t personally done either of those things. Just had the vision and chose the items!

I have plans for the kitchen this month too; a cooker hood and splash back. It will finish off the cooker area properly and I can’t wait.

Are you doing any changes to your home this month?

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