My dad may be gone, but he lives on in us

Days after I found out I was pregnant with my eldest I received a phone call from my mum whilst I was at work. My…

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Life doesn’t always go the way you plan but life with you is an adventure

Today is our wedding anniversary, four years ago today I married my best friend.  A moment I had planned for as long as I remember.  Yet…

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My four year old has morphed into Spider-Man

Until very recently my four year old son hated costumes with a vengeance.  I mean really, really hated costumes.  To the point he’d scream blue…

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Cadbury Easter Hunt: Bringing a little taste of home to Qatar

Being an expat you tend to miss certain home comforts that you grew up with.  I most definitely do, and top of the list for…

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My cautious child is just like me

You often looks for traits of your own in your children, you search for your strengths and beam with pride when you realise that they…

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5 years ago today I lost the first man in my life

You never really expect your dad not to be there.  He’s just a fixture in your life, the one you turn to when you can’t…

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Can you still Bullet Journal if you aren’t creative?

I’ve seen a lot around about Bullet Journals recently, lots and lots and lots of prettily designed pages.  Creative uses of washi tape.  Beautiful doodles…

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