Art and crafts

I have always been into drawing and art but when it comes to crafts such as knitting or making fantastic models I have never had the confidence.

Having 2 young children I want to try and overcome my strange fear of crafts and just go for it.  I know exactly who I can turn to for help.

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5 cheap things to do on Valentine's Day

With Valentine's day just around the corner, here are Samantha's top ideas to make it fun on a budget.

If you’re in a relationship then Valentine’s Day can be a real treat. However, it can also be a complete nightmare; everything is way more expensive than usual and the expectations set by previous years and other couples can be too high. Restaurants put their prices up, it’s difficult to get a table and you’re still skint from Christmas. A lot of people moan that it’s too commercial and so refuse to celebrate it but I think it’s nice to take the excuse to spend the day/night with your partner. When you have busy lives with jobs, kids, etc, you can sometimes forget to take time for each other and so make 14^th February a day to spend together. But you don’t have to (and probably shouldn’t) spend a fortune. Here are five things you can do on Valentine’s Day if you’re on a budget…

Happy First Birthday

Today the blog is one year old. I can't believe it has been a year since I started writing.

It has been a crazy year with plenty of ups and downs along the way but it only made me stronger!

Thank you to everyone who has supported me over the year and I hope I have helped you or a loved one in some way.


Love
Angela x

Dettol - Baby Blanket Donation

When Liam was a tiny newborn I had a favourite blanket I would use for him.  It was a light blue cellular blanket and it went everywhere with him.  I would put it over him in the pram when we were out and about, sitting in his bouncy chair or even when he had a nap.  When Sophie came along she had the same blanket but in pink.  The blankets would get washed 4 times a week.  I always thought washing them often would help stop bacteria and germs.  

Magners Update

As you know I had issues recently with a competition I entered with Blippar and Magners.  I had sent various emails with screen shots of the win and time and date of entry.  Today they got back to me with the following response.

Bimuno

I have suffered with IBS since 2006, not long after my diagnosis with anxiety.  The doctor was quick to tell me what was causing my pain and that it was linked to stress.  I was on medication for that which did work for a while.  Once the anxiety calmed down so did the IBS.  I remember thinking "if only there was one supplement that could fix both"

What a lovely keepsake.

I am quite a sentimental person and like to keep hold of items from my children's days as babies.  As they get older I am always on the look out for things to add.  I think it is nice for them to have keepsakes as when they are older they can look back and get an idea of what their childhood was like and how much they were loved.  I have recently came across a company who offer something that is different to the rest.