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Calming Crafts

It's been a weird ol' time, hasn't it? I've been doing more calming crafts1 Read my latest blog post...

Little throwback to our gorgeous #BlueChristmasTre

Little throwback to our gorgeous #BlueChristmasTree last year! I feel like all these decorations over the years are too beautiful to only share once 🎄❄️🤍
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I don’t know if I ever told you but this is an ‘ocean tree’. We had ‘coral-esque’ glittery bits, iridescent jelly fish, clusters of crabs (lots of ‘we’ve got crabs’ jokes over Dec 2019 😆🦀) and the big ribbon down the middle was to represent water. 💧
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Basically, it was really weird but also, looked amazing and was SUCH a fun talking point with guests!
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This year I’ve been following accounts with so many weird and wonderful creations and I still have one more weird one in my house this year to show you too! I can feel a reel reveal coming on haha!! Tell me your Christmas tree style below! Give your fellow commenters lotsa ❤️ too, is nice to be nice xxxx
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Ps- outfit deets: Skirt was @asos, top was @fandfclothing (Tesco) and I’ve seen similar in this year 👌🏻✨

Ad ✨ Have you started your Christmas shopping ye

Ad ✨ Have you started your Christmas shopping yet? I think I started mine in September (lol!) and oooooh it feels good to prep early!!
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If you’re looking for some gift-spiration (heh heh) then @freemansonline have a whole range of Christmas gifts on their website where you can find the perfect present to gift your loved ones 🎁 from all the toys, gifts for him and her, to cute Christmas gift sacks which the girlies are gonna LOVE when they see them under the tree! 😍 swipe for more juicy gift close up’s!
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We love to go big on Christmas (can you tell!? Ahaha!) so I think gifting our loved ones to show that we’re thinking of them is a lovely way to spread some joy in what’s been a weird year!
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Is there anything particular here that floats your boat? I hope you find something special to give this Christmas!! 🎄🎀💫#BeMoreFree #BeMoreFestive xxxxx

We’ve made it to another weekend in #LockdownTwo

We’ve made it to another weekend in #LockdownTwo and I am ready to switch off and zone into really tedious little tasks.
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Realise that might sound sarcastic but it’s not! My brain feels so full that the thought of going through the kids toys for a declutter is actually quite enticing 🤣. I need @superscrimpingsoph and her organising powers back!
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There’s nobody I’d rather be with than these two girls. Slush slush slush- sorry!
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What are you doing this weekend? Do you feel mentally fatigued or rarring to go? Xxx

Ad 📚 Did you read much when you were little?

Ad 📚 Did you read much when you were little? Darcy is 9 and reads every day- she LOVES it! Maths not so much haha!
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@readingeggs is an award winning online literacy programme and app and I have a FREE 30 day trial linked in my bio for you! Woohooo!! 💪🏼
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It’s the perfect programme to support your child’s learning, whether that’s outside the classroom or as a home learning resource.
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I feel like if ever there was a year to need this kind of thing, it’s 2020! Ha! 👌🏼
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#ReadingEggs #MakingLearningFun #LearnToRead #HomeLearning

Ad 💎 When @Swarovski asked me to share the sm

Ad 💎 When @Swarovski asked me to share the small pleasures that #SparkDelight in my life I immediately thought.....BUBBLE BATHS! Once my two children are in bed, there is a good chance you'll find me in my happy place - my beloved bathtub. In the busy world we live in I think it's so important to take time to recharge and refuel. For me, one of the best ways to do this is in the bath with candles and ideally a (pink!) bath bomb. Are you with me or are you like my friend Chloe who can't stand a bath? Surely she's the only one haha! They're magic! ✨ #Swarovski #ad

AD. Would you like a little more love in the world

AD. Would you like a little more love in the world? I know I would. If every person did one little thing, it’d add up to a LOT!💖💪🏻
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I’m beyond proud to be partnering with @johnlewisandpartners and @waitroseandpartners on their #GiveALittleLove campaign. They believe the world🌎 really would be a better place if we all gave a little bit more love.
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Last night I put Pearlie’s dressing gown on the heater so she was cosy when she came down this morning, I’ve been leaving sweet treats by the door for all the delivery people who have worked round the clock this year and I’m (safely) delivering Auntie Judith a goodie basket because she lives alone and that has been tough for her.
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These are such small things but they make such big differences to each other’s days. I tag absolutely all of you to get involved, big or small✨. Use the hashtag so we can spread the positivity further. I’d love to specifically tag my friends @larajoannajarvis, @katebridgeuk and @kerrywhelpdale who I know have so much love to give. I can’t wait to see what you all do! Flippin’ love things like this!!
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The merchandise will be available to buy online and in store from 14th November and 100% of the profits will go to @FareShareUK and @HomeStartUK - yay!
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As this partnership is all about giving and helping, I am donating a proportion of my fee (to be split evenly) between these charities. Big or small, money or kind act, you can make a huge impact ❤️. Have you ever had a random act of kindness or given someone something special? I’d love to hear about it! Xxxx

This is @charlottebelletobinpr and she makes my dr

This is @charlottebelletobinpr and she makes my dreams come true. Today’s her birthday so I’m going to be slushy all over her (face. lol).
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I’ve worked with Charlotte for almost two years and in that time I feel like I’ve gained an incredible colleague but more importantly, a friend for life. ✨
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She goes above and BEYOND and I’m not sure I’d have managed this year without her.
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If there’s ever anyone who deserves a LOVELY birthday, it’s her! A woman who builds others up, laughs off the madness and takes everything in her stride, HAPPY BIRTHDAY FLYBOSS! I love you a lot!!!
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All of you, maybe without knowing, have seen Char’s work. Every exciting tv or magazine thing has been because of her!
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Since it’s 2020 and I can’t go and do stupid things with her that I’ll regret the next morning, please join me in leaving all the BEST emoji in the comments ❄️❤️👌🏻💖✨🍾🧚🏽‍♂️
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Xxxx

Had big plans for some incredible #christmasconten

Had big plans for some incredible #christmascontent tonight. Was laying on the floor to get an ‘up shot’ of the tree (good lord) and THIS HAPPENED!!!!👶🏼👧🏼🤪
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All day I’ve tried reallllllyyyyy hard to be picture perfect. I don’t know why but sometimes this TINY voice says, ‘everyone else has it together, you should try a bit harder’.
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But, guess what? Nobody really has it together. Most of use are in hoodies with saggy bras and kids all over the place, tidying to do, junk drawers overflowing etc etc etc.
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I’m grateful for this moment and I love these blurry photos of people I birthed trying to sit on my head and ‘finish Mummy’ (though slightly terrifying)! 😂❤️
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Do you have it all together? If you do, tell me how. If you don’t, tell me what thing you can never quite manage! I’m with you 💖
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Ps- my trees do look freaking magical! We put our own non profesh one up today too! We’ve just gone nuts because it’s 20flippin20!!! 🎄💪🏻😂

What do you have planned this weekend? Are you mak

What do you have planned this weekend? Are you making lockdown work for you? 💖
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I’m doing a food shop this morning because (understandably) there were no online slots. 🌽🍇🧀
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Liam’s off and we have Darcy so my whole gang is here! Hoping it stays dry for a park visit to burn of tiny people energy and then I think a movie afternoon or some crafting!
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I’ve learnt this year that as long as I have Liam, my girls and a bit of chat with friends online, I’m lucky. That’s all I need. 💖 (Oh and ‘lockdown wine’ is a thing yeah?!).
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Tell me what you’ll be doing- you might inspire someone else in the comments ✨👌🏻❄️

Do you remember when she was this tiny?! We took D

Do you remember when she was this tiny?! We took Darcy for a trial at a new dance school this week and LOVED it 🥰💪🏻✨
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She had been doing ballet at school (they had an external tutor come in) since she was 4 but with 2020 being what it is, that all stopped in March.
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One of the other school mums suggested another place and Darcy absolutely adored it! It was so cool inside, huge dance studios, a really positive atmosphere and the staff were so welcoming.
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Hopefully once #lockdown2 is over, we can start there properly and I can enjoy even more ‘shows’ in the lounge from Doodles! When Pearl is 3, we’ll see about her doing a few classes too! Squee!
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Such a waffley post but I am just loving this stage of #motherhood right now🥰❤️. As you know, I had a very turbulent upbringing and sadly that meant I didn’t have the chance to do any clubs like this. It’s lovely giving these opportunities to them now 💖
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I want to know, did you do any clubs when you were a kiddo? What did you like best about them?? Xxx

AD 💕 How old were you when you had your first b

AD 💕 How old were you when you had your first bank card? @StarlingBank have just launched their new “Kite Card” for children ages 6-16. It links to my app in my phone so I can control everything seamlessly and see what’s going on. Phew, I’m a worrier so having real time spend notifications and transparency is really important to me. If you have two parents in the fam, you can have joint access to it.
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I’ve been teaching Darcy how to use money for a while now so having a card feels like a comfortable, logical step in the right direction. I think it’s SO important to teach children the value of saving, wise spending and how to budget. I wish I had listened a bit more when I was little and could have prevented myself from making some costly mistakes in my teens and twenties!
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This bit of independence will be really good for Doodles! Were you sensible with your pocket money when you were younger? #StarlingKite ✨ xxx

🎃Happy Halloween!🎃 I’ve ‘dressed’ up a

🎃Happy Halloween!🎃 I’ve ‘dressed’ up as a Mummy pretending to have her life together- SCARY! 🤭🥰
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So, I wanted to be that Mum who has amazing photos of her children dressed up but as per, I’ve not managed.
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Pearlie and Darcy both wore their outfits last week but didn’t want to take photos and I don’t like to make ‘photo shoots’ awful stressful affairs. There’s a pic on my stories of P in her pumpkin suit but she’s all cuddled up on my lap so you can’t see it and the only pic I have of D in her witch dress is with a little pal who I don’t have consent to share online. So, it’s me in the bath and lets face it, that’s pretty terrifying! 🤣🛁
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I don’t normally do much for #halloween but this year I’ve REALLY loved decorating for it and doing cute things with the girls. I think because 2020 has been a bit flat (understatement of the decade), I’ve enjoyed focussing on something light and fun. 👌🏻🧡
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Will you do much this weekend? Sending you BIG loves xxxx

Once #covid has f***ed off, I’m REALLY looking f

Once #covid has f***ed off, I’m REALLY looking forward to doing these things again! 🥰🤭😂
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What FUN things are on your list to do when things are ‘normal’ again? Once you’ve hugged all your friends and family, what fizzy exciting things would you love to tick off your list? Xxx

Ad 💎 Do you love finding second hand treasure?

Ad 💎 Do you love finding second hand treasure? Older things have meaning and stories, and it makes me SO happy to give them some new life with upcycling or repainting! This @swarovski campaign is all about small pleasures that bring us joy - I'd LOVE to hear what sparks delight in your life? The comments are going to be so happy! xxx #SparkDelight #Swarovski

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