Long time readers of my post will know that we are a very close and loving family. Whilst I am an only child, my hubby has an older sister and a younger brother. They both have respective spouses and there’s even an annoying niece in the mix too (I had to put that as…
Continue readingIt’s almost at an end….
***** only a few days left to vote ***** As many of you know I was up for an award at the British Plus Size Awards last year, which sadly were cancelled at the last minute. In the aftermath of the fiasco, the lovely Leah of LeahXL and her event brand StyleXL announced that…
Continue readingThe highs and the lows…
Last year was a strange year. It had some amazing highs and some spectacular lows for everyone, including my family and I. I thought it would be interesting to look back over the twelve months, choosing my favourite picture(s), my favourite memory or adventure. But of course you can’t have the highs without remembering…
Continue readingAmazin’ Amazon Alexa
For Christmas this year, the husband and I decided to have a joint main present and so went halves on the new bit of technology, The Amazon Echo. Now, if you haven’t seen one of the numerous adverts, the Amazon Echo is a tubular 360 degree speaker that is interactive and can do a…
Continue readingTwenty already? Surely not!
So, long time readers of mine will know I have twin girls who I affectionately refer to as Baby Bear and Little Chick. Twenty years ago today I gave birth to them after a long hard natural labour. Over 18 hours in agony, to get two of the most beautiful things I have ever…
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