Tag: mum
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A Day In The Life of a Chronically Ill and Disabled Teacher
So recently I was back in hospital following a Crohn’s and adrenal insufficiency issue – I will share more soon – and I am now back at work. I thought I would share a day in the life of what I get up to! Obviously, every day can be totally different depending on how I…
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Five Tips For Going Swimming With Your Kids When You Have An Ostomy
I have been swimming both in a pool and in the sea and have been in a hot tub since having my stoma surgery eight years ago, so have my routine nailed now – but I know some people really worry about it so I thought I’d share some of my tips with you hoping…
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Saving Money During The Summer Holiday – Activities Edition
So a couple of weeks ago I shared a post about places children could eat for free or £1 during the Summer holidays – read that by clicking here. Today I thought I would share some activity ideas that are free, low cot or good deals, I recently did a poll on my Instagram stories…
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Mental Health Monday – Harriet’s Post-Natal Depression Story
A couple of week’s ago I asked on my Instagram stories for people who were willing to share their health stories on my blog. Harriet replied tot his request and I had the pleasure of interviewing this lovely lady for this post. Post-natal depression is something that I, luckily, have not experienced. It is a…
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Guest Post – Navigating the Twists and Turns of Adulthood: Common Challenges for Young Adults
Hello and happy new week! I was sent this amazing piece and could not wait to share it with you – so many good points and some ideas to help you navigate them. While it focuses on young adults, I am sure many of you will spot some of these issues in your own life…
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Five Friday Favourites – Podcasts
It has been a little while since I did a Five Friday Favourites either here or on my Instagram so I thought it was about time I bought them back! Today I am sharing five of my favourite podcasts that I have been listening to this week. I enjoy putting on a podcast while I…
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Birthday Interview – Leo Turns 12
So my big boy is one step closer to being a teenager today and is turning 12! I cannot believe how fast this last 12 years have gone and I feel like I remember every bit of this day from 12 years ago so vividly. This year I decided to start the birthday interviews on…
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CHRONICALLY ILL MUM GUILT
Good morning and welcome to a new week! Today I have another in the Mental Health Monday series and I have decided to write a bit about Mum guilt and how being chronically ill can often add to these feelings. Some women, like me, are chronically ill for as long as they remember and this…
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The Spoonie Mummy 