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January 2018

Snuggletime Winnie The Pooh Plush Range From Posh Paws – A Review

Posted on January 30, 2018

A photograph of a little boy cuddling the Snuggletime Winnie the Pooh from Posh Paws Snuggletime Winnie the Pooh Range of toys - Snuggletime Winnie the Pooh Range - A Review - Mrs H's favourite things

When Mr H was born he was given a soft toy panda bear. That panda bear, known as Panda, became not only his best friend but also a member of the family. When Mr H and his family went on boating holidays on the Norfolk Broads Panda would go with them. And Mr H’s sister would make him an outfit that matched the colours of the boat they were staying on during their holiday. When Panda was looking worn and…

Our Weekend Happy

Our Weekend Happy #3 – A love manifesto, lazy days & a pub quiz

Posted on January 30, 2018

This is week 3 of my Our Weekend Happy post. I’m very impressed that I have managed to keep writing these posts for 3 whole weeks. I don’t have the best track record at consistency. Anyway, in case you haven’t seen my previous Our Weekend Happy posts, it is based on a weekly post that one of my favourite bloggers, Lisa from Mummascribbles writes. I’ve always loved her posts. And so I decided that I wanted to write something similar. Tomorrow (Wednesday…

Motherhood

The Declaration of Motherhood

Posted on January 28, 2018

I hold these truths to be self-evident that all mothers are created equal. Irrespective of the road you’ve travelled down to become a mother, you are endowed with certain undeniable rights, and these include not being judged, being supported and being allowed to parent as you see fit. That to secure these rights, you merely need to have the position of Mother. Whether your child was conceived naturally, through IVF, was adopted or fostered you are a mother and I’ve been…

Health & Welfare Mental Health

5 ways I’m Trying To Look After My Health

Posted on January 26, 2018

A photograph of a woman - 5 Ways that I'm Trying to Look After My Health - Mrs H's favourite things

This post could also have been called 5 ways I’m trying to become happier in my own skin. Because I’m not happy in my own skin at the moment. And when I look in the mirror and I don’t like the person I see staring back at me. I’m reminded of a line from one of my favourite songs: “It’s just that we stayed, too long In the same old sickly skin.” …

Finding Happiness Our Weekend Happy

Our Weekend Happy #2 – Pampering, Pyjamas & Muddy Puddles

Posted on January 24, 2018

A photograph of a card with the quotation "Self care is not a luxury but a priority" - Our Weekend Happy #2 - Pampering, Pyjamas and Muddy Puddles - Mrs H's favourite things

Last week, I started writing a post called Our Weekend Happy. It is based on a weekly post that one of my favourite bloggers, Lisa from Mummascribbles writes. I’ve always loved her posts. And so I decided that I wanted to write something similar. Next Wednesday (Wednesday 31st January) Lisa and I are launching Our Weekend Happy as a linky and an Instagram hashtag community. We would love you to join us and link up any happy posts about your weekend. Also,…

Motherhood

An interview with Little Miss H at 56 months old

Posted on January 22, 2018

Little Miss H is now 56 months old. She is four months away from being five years old. And today she lost her first tooth. It began wobbling on Saturday and then fell out today. It feels like a huge milestone and one that I was not ready for. I can’t quite believe that my baby girl is losing her baby teeth. When did she get so grown up? Little Miss H has been at primary school since September and her…

Reviews & Giveaways

Win tickets to In the Night Garden Live 2018

Posted on January 17, 2018

A photograph of Makka Pakka from the Pinky Ponk production of In the Night Garden Live - photograph from the post "In the Night Garden Live - a review" by Mrs H's favourite things

One of our highlights of last summer was going to see In the Night Garden Live at its purpose-built Showdome in Blackheath. It was a wonderful show and we can’t wait to see it again this summer. I have to admit, that I was unsure how the children would respond to seeing In the Night Garden Live. They both LOVE the TV show but Little Miss H is wary of seeing live performances. I needn’t have worried. Both the children…

Our Weekend Happy

Our Weekend Happy #1 – a trip to London, Hamilton and comfort food

Posted on January 16, 2018

A photograph of a stain glassed window from the newly refurbished Royal Victoria Palace Theatre which is currently showing Hamilton: The American Musical - Our Weekend Happy #1: A trip to London, Hamilton and comfort food - Mrs H's favourite things

One of my favourite bloggers, Lisa from Mummascribbles writes a weekly post called Our Weekend Happy. I have always loved these posts. They are super lovely to read. But I imagine they are a wonderful record for Lisa too. A way to preserve her precious weekends with her family. I realised a while back that I don’t actually share the mundane moments of my life on my blog. The small moments that make life worthwhile. The times that bring happiness…