Category: Blog Posts
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What I pack in my boys’ bags for travelling
Today I thought I would record a vlog rather than write a piece for you. Here is the link to watch what I put in my boy’s backpacks when we go on holiday. I’ve forgotten a few things and this is my first vlog attempt so be kind! Would love to hear what you pack…
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Five Friday Favourites
So who has the Friday feeling? I’m not quite there yet, very tired today and I had to go to a hospital appointment this afternoon. Thought I would get on with my weekly favourites to cheer myself up a little! I went into Superdrug on Wednesday and the eyeshadow palette I have been waiting for…
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Dressing With An Ostomy – My Story With Clothes Since Surgery
WithI found out I was having surgery and an ileostomy the day before it happened, It all happened pretty quickly but as I had been a member of a few IBD support groups for about 8 months by then, I felt a little calmer and more assured after seeing so many amazing people still living…
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Dressing With An Ostomy Week – Bellies Clothes Donate or Swap Group
Has anyone heard of the Bellies Clothes Donate Or Swap group? People with IBD can often be affected by unintended weight loss and gain due to their disease or medication. This affects the clothes size you wear and often results in your wardrobe being half full of clothes you can no longer wear. Two lovely…
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Dressing With An Ostomy Week – Jasmine Stacey Collection
Well, where does any good outfit start…with the underwear of course! Jasmine Stacey has Crohn’s disease and aged 20 was operated on giving her a permanent ileostomy. After her operation she tried to seek out sexy, pretty underwear that she used to wear prior to her surgery and struggled. She was determined to help other…
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Five Friday Favourites
Yes it’s that time of the week again and I definitely have that Friday feeling! I hope you are all enjoying the sunshine and looking forward to your weekend like I am! I have really enjoyed these things this week so found my top five easy to choose. First up are my new eyeshadow palettes!…
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Time for YOU!
So, the children are back to school! The first few days of the new half term are over and our houses are getting back to normal post holiday hurricane. Now you have a bit of time, what are you going to do for YOU? Taking time for yourself is so important. As a Mum, I recently…
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A Letter To My Children
So me and the ladies on The IBD & Ostomy Support Show have been talking part in the #ostoMYlove challenge for June which Stephie over at Colitis To Ostomy came up with. It’s all about giving yourself a little time each day to appreciate, take time out and focus on yourself. This was my day…
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The Spoonie Mummy 