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April 2018

The Importance Of Having A Family Holiday To Look Forward To

Posted on April 19, 2018

This is a collaborative post. A family holiday is something that everyone looks forward to and they’re very important as they provide an escape from daily life and allow you to recharge your batteries. Even simply booking a holiday can do a world of good and give you an extra spring in your step all the way through to the vacation itself. The Importance of Having a Family Holiday to Look Forward to Booking the Trip As soon as you have…

Our Weekend Happy linky 12 – 18/04/2018

Posted on April 18, 2018

A featured image for the new linky and Instagram Community Our Weekend Happy - Our Weekend Happy Linky #7 - Mrs H's favourite things

Welcome back to Our Weekend Happy. The fabulous linky that I host with the gorgeous Lisa from Mummascribbles. Thank you to everyone for linking up. I really enjoy reading your happy weekend posts. I hope that you’re all well. Little Miss H was back to school this week after a lovely Easter holiday. I normally dread the holidays and wonder what the heck I’m going to do to occupy the kids. But this holiday was brilliant. And we filled our time…

Motherhood

Allow Your Child To Be An Individual

Posted on April 17, 2018

This is a collaborative post. Having children is one of the biggest gifts that you can have in life. The idea of creating a life and carrying it inside of you for nine months is just magical – it is magic. Then you are blessed with their presence and a bond is formed almost immediately. Being a Mother is life-changing. As your child gets a little bit older, you will see them looking at and discovering the life around them.…

Finding Happiness Our Weekend Happy

Our Weekend Happy 12 – Park Run, Play Parks & A Visit To A Roman Villa

Posted on April 17, 2018

This is the twelfth Our Weekend Happy post that I’ve written for this blog. Last week’s post was filled with so many of my favourite things – a trip to the seaside and a visit from Auntie B. It was a lovely weekend. This week, I’ve decided to write a slightly different Our Weekend Happy post. (I do like to mix things up every now and then). Inspired by my lovely friend Kaye who blogs at Hello Archie, I’ve decided that this…

Books & Bakes

The Secret To A Perfect Coffee

Posted on April 14, 2018

This is a collaborative post. Our morning coffee might just be the most important drink of the day. Many of us wake up and look forward to that first sip of sugary, caffeine-filled goodness to give us the energy for the rest of the day. Everyone has a different way to make coffee, however, if you want the perfect cup every time here are some of the rules you need to stick to. The Secret To A Perfect Coffee Buy…

Health & Welfare

Get Back Up Again – Recommitting To A Healthier Lifestyle

Posted on April 14, 2018

At the beginning of January, I started working with a fabulous nutritionist called Lamorna. I signed up for her 12-week Nutrition for Life programme. I’m going to be 40 in September (I may have mentioned this a few times). And this year, I wanted to focus on becoming the healthiest version of myself that I can be. But I didn’t want to try a fad diet and I didn’t want to starve myself. Instead, I wanted to learn about how I could…

Finding Happiness

What To Do When Moving Day Is Close

Posted on April 12, 2018

This is a collaborative post. The thought of having to move out is enough to send shivers down experienced movers spines. Moving is just stressful, and for first-time movers, this can be even more of a worrying time. However, there are a few things that you can do to make life easier as moving day approaches. There are still going to be little bumps in the road that will complicate matters. And after having to find a home, have the…

Health & Welfare Reviews & Giveaways

A Few Hours Of Self-care At The Space Retreat – A Review

Posted on April 11, 2018

A photograph of a coaster, with a blue water colour effect on and the words "just breathe" - A Few Hours of Self-Care - A Review of The Space Retreat - Mrs H's favourite things

This year I’m making a very conscious decision to look after my health. I’ve realised that I’m important. I’m the cornerstone of my family. I need to treat myself with the respect I deserve. So I’m trying to make time for self-care. And back at the beginning of the year, I found the perfect place to escape for a few hours. At The Space Retreat, I was able to spend some time putting myself first. The Space Retreat In January,…