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Growing my own bouquet: a budget step too far?
So on an early post I wrote about how trying to find the perfect September flowers are hard. I also said that it’s hard to find what actual flowers are in season. My mum and Charlotte are doing my flowers. My sister said I should try growing my own dahlias , so for my birthday…
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Couch to 5k my journey and tips from someone who is struggling!
I have said before that if I have an idea I can do something it’s because I can. This has always been my approach to life. You would think that this would mean that I am highly successful and motivated. Ha ha Nope So when I decided to run I thought I can run 5k.…
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Guilt behind the diet: confessions of a chubby bride
Everyone who has ever started a diet, cleanse or trying to be healthier is always struck by guilt. Guilt of want bad foods. Guilt of eating bad foods. Guilt of the scales for tipping over when we know we have been a bit naughty. So as you can guess I really really didn’t want to…
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My favourite healthy lunch I prepare at work
So I am training, toning and eating healthier. I am a stone (14lbs) over weight. I thought I would share with you some of my favourite healthy lunches that I prepare at work. I get 30 minutes for lunch so I don’t have a lot of time. This Asian salad I saw on a website…
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Looking after me, skincare update
My mum is proud of me because I know more about skincare or at least the latest skincare since getting engaged. I have become a little obsessed with my skincare, I have mentioned that before. I don’t wear a lot of makeup. But I have started buying a wee bit more. We went to SpaceNK…
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Time to be more me: Wedding Saga continues
I think, maybe I am learning that when is comes to the world of weddings that people including myself get swept up into being a bride. Bridal this, wedding that. The ideal wedding and the perfect bride. Every bride looks beautiful and that is because they are happy. Happiness makes everyone radiant. It shine through…
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May Day British Beach trip avec pooch!
So Easter, then Mayday equals a lot of extra days off. This May Day bank holiday I had my mum visit me from France! Yay. Thought I might share a nice day at the British seaside with the pooch! He hates being left at home and we love taking him with us. I think it’s…
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Bad maths equals a half marathon
So I entered a half marathon. I can run 5k so training for just over 10k shouldn’t be a problem. Except a half marathon isn’t 10k or even 13k, its 21k which is bloody far. I signed up because I couldn’t convert the bloody Kilometres to miles. never But its for charity and I have…
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Idle hands are the devils online shopping subscription
I have signed up to too many beauty / home websites. This pay day I had a ridiculous amount of emails offering me money off discounts, free postage ahhh. I want it all. my idle hands are shopping as soon as the subscription emails roll in. My account looks healthy and my fingers start emptying…
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Last blog of the month: hopes for it
Day 30, hopes for your blog, 30 day blog challenge. Oh I am so proud! It was not as tough so much as time consuming. But I loved it. I do need to take the time and go back through and recheck it, as I know there are a million mistakes but I am so…
Dysfunctional Planner
The joys of planning our small terrace house,travel and all that life throws at me
Dysfunctional Planner 