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On Friday, 24th May, I spent the whole afternoon packing bags full of suncream, raincoats, wellies, and glitter. Everything you need for a festival. Because as soon as we’d picked Little Miss H up from school we were heading to Pippingford Park in Sussex to attend Elderflower Fields. This was our second visit to Elderflower Fields as we had attended last year. So we were all super excited to be going. And Little Miss H could barely contain herself as…

Mental Health

An Open Letter To My 23-Year-Old Self

Posted on May 15, 2019

Trigger warning: This post contains references to depression and attempted suicide. You may find this triggering if you have personal experience of such subjects. Dear Lucy I know that this is the most traumatic year of your life. I know that you’re broken. And you’re looking for a way to mend yourself. But there doesn’t seem to be a solution. The pain and depression are too intense. The hole is too deep. Nothing can fill it. You feel like you’re…

Finding Happiness Reviews & Giveaways

We’re Konfidence Swimologist Ambassadors And Win A £50 Gift Voucher (CLOSED)

Posted on May 14, 2019

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AD – As Konfidence Swimologist Ambassadors we have been sent many products to review and are being sent to Alton Towers to put these products through their paces. However, we’re not being compensated financially for these posts and as always all words, opinions and images are my own and 100% honest. We’re Konfidence Swimologist Ambassadors And Win A £50.00 Gift Voucher (CLOSED) We’re thrilled to announce that we’re Konfidence Swimologist Ambassadors for 2019. Konfidence are Europe’s leading dedicated designers and…

Mental Health Motherhood

Chronic Depression And Deciding To Become A Parent

Posted on May 3, 2019

Deciding to have children is a tough decision at the best of times. Deciding to start a family when you have chronic depression and anxiety, and take regular medication is another thing altogether. Years ago, I read an article in The Guardian that discusses the July 2014 guidelines that were issued to GPs by the National Institute of Clinical Excellence (NICE). These guidelines give doctors advice on how they should treat female patients who suffer from depression. In particular, it recommends that…

Books & Bakes Mental Health

Bullet Journal Monthly Set-Up for May

Posted on May 1, 2019

I’ve been using a bullet journal for the past few years. A bullet journal helps my mental health as it allows me to be more organised, which combats my anxiety. But it also provides me with a creative outlet. (I don’t think of myself as very creative but my bullet journal lets that small side of me out). However, over the past few months, I haven’t been so good at using my bullet journal. And I have really noticed a…

Books & Bakes

Giant Chocolate Button Cookie Recipe

Posted on April 19, 2019

I’ve always found baking hugely therapeutic. And so I love the fact that Little Miss H likes to bake with me. One of our favourite things to bake is cookies. They are easy to make and once you get the basic recipe down then they can be adapted – smartie cookies, Oreo cookies, Malteser cookies and chocolate chip cookies. I even have a delicious rocky road cookie recipe that you may like to try. This recipe includes my basic cookie recipe…

Reviews & Giveaways

Fuzzikins Bedtime Bunnies – A Review

Posted on April 16, 2019

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AD – Gifted. We were sent Fuzzikins Bedtime Bunnies for the purpose of this review. Little Miss H loves a craft activity. She asks to do one daily. And so as soon as I heard about the Fuzzikins Bedtime Bunnies, I knew that she would love them. Fuzzikins Bedtime Bunnies Review As we draw closer to Easter, Fuzzikins Bedtime Bunnies are the perfect activity. The Fuzzikins Bedtime Bunnies come in three different sizes and can be customized with felt tips,…

Reviews & Giveaways

Hatchimals CollEGGtibles ‘Mermal Magic’ Season 5 – A Review

Posted on April 5, 2019

We were sent the Hatchimals CollEGGtibles ‘Mermal Magic’ Season 5 for the purpose of this review. But all thoughts, opinions and imagery are my own and are 100% honest. Little Miss H loves surprise toys. And she has been desperate to get her hands on some Hatchimals CollEGGtibles for quite a while. So she was thrilled when we were invited to review Hatchimals CoLLEGGtibles season 5, ‘Mermal Magic’. Hatchimals CollEGGtibles ‘Mermal Magic’ Season 5 – Review What Are Hatchimals CollEGGtibles…