Becoming a gender stereotype, one nice dinner at a time

We have never really been a family of gender stereotypes. We’ve always had to pitch in as need and finances demand it. I don’t know if it is the limited palate of lockdown life or if I’m just getting older. But all of a sudden, I have that yearning to become a more typical domestic goddess

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The Night She Died

I’ve been thinking a lot about ‘her’ since last week: since the time I got the news that the tumour that had been eating away at her for longer than they predicted, finally got to… View Post

Christmas has changed and it isn’t the same!

I’ve always really really really loved Christmas and now it has changed! Up until recently my Mum still made me a stocking at Christmas and bought me an advent calendar.  I was like a very big… View Post

DIY Eco Friendly Party Bags

Party bags are one of those must-have items on a kid’s birthday party checklist. In search of a party bag alternatives I’ve come across a way to make paper party bags at home. Perfect for… View Post

Halloween a Different Way!

Halloween has evolved over time to become a fun festival all about creating spooky decorations, dressing up and trick or treating. But in our household we like to celebrate Halloween in a different, maybe more… View Post