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Should Miscarriage Form Part Of School Sex Education Classes?

A photograph of a Banksy painting of a little girl with a red heart shaped balloon floating away - Should Miscarriage Form Part Of School Sexual Education Classes? - Mrs H's favourite things

Trigger warning: this post mentions baby loss and miscarriage. You may find it distressing if you have experience of either of these subjects. Last week, I read a number of articles in the Scottish Press. These articles were calling for discussions about miscarriage to form part of a school’s sexual education curriculum. My initial reaction was that this was wrong. Because school children should not be taught about something so cruel and heartbreaking. However, after having discussions with a number…

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Finding Happiness And Chasing Rainbows – February 2019

A photograph of a father, daughter and son at the Sutton Valence ruins near Maidstone - Finding Happiness and Chasing Rainbows - February 2019 - Mrs H's favourite things

A few months ago, I decided that I needed to restart writing about the happy moments in my life and share the times that bring me joy and put a smile on my face. So Finding Happiness And Chasing Rainbows was born. Happiness isn’t always easy to come by. Sometimes you have to work hard at finding your happiness. You have to search for happiness, chase after it and once you’ve found it then hold onto it. That is why…

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Reviews & Giveaways

Twisty Petz CollectAbles from Spin Master – Review

A photograph of a little girl wearing Twisty Petz as bracelets on her arm - Twisty Petz Collectables From Spin Master - A Review - Mrs H's favourite things

We were sent the Twisty Petz for the purpose of this review. But all thoughts, opinions and imagery are my own and are 100% honest. Little Miss H loves everything bling. She also adores cute animals. Therefore Twisty Petz are the perfect toy for her. Have you heard of them? Twisty Petz CollectAbles for Spin Master – A Review What are Twisty Petz? Twisty Petz are Little Miss H’s current favourite toy. These innovative cute animals are sparkly beads on…

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My Monthly Bullet Journal Spread Set-up

A page showing how I set up my bullet journal up in March - My Monthly Bullet Journal Set-Up - Mrs H's favourite things

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). I thought I would share with you my monthly spread for March 2019. Although this is the way I set my bullet…

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Why I Talk About My Depression? Time To Talk Day 2019

A photograph of a woman covering her mouth with her jumper - Why I Talk About My Depression? Time To Talk Day 2019 - Mrs H's favourite things

Today is Time To Talk Day 2019, an awareness day run by the campaign Time To Change. This year’s campaign is about bringing together the right ingredients to have a conversation about mental health. This has inspired me to write a post about why I talk about my depression. And why it is so important that we continue to talk about mental health. I was first diagnosed with depression in 1999, at the age of 20 years old. I was…

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Finding Happiness And Chasing Rainbows – January 2019

A photograph of a little girl going for a walk in the wood and beaming in happiness - Finding Happiness and Chasing Rainbow January 2019 - Mrs H's favourite things

A few months ago, I decided that I needed to restart writing about the happy moments in my life and share the times that bring me joy and put a smile on my face. So Finding Happiness And Chasing Rainbows was born. Happiness isn’t always easy to come by. Sometimes you have to work hard at finding your happiness. You have to search for happiness, chase after it and once you’ve found it then hold onto it. That is why…

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7 Things Depression Has Taught Me

A photograph of a Mum with depression cuddling her five-year-old daughter - 7 Things Depression Has Taught Me - Mrs H's favourite things

I’ve suffered from depression for 20 years now. During that time I have changed as a person. I am not the same girl that was diagnosed with depression in 1999. I have had to change to get better. To fight the devil that is depression. The stalker that is poor mental health. But I never expected that suffering from depression would teach me some valuable lessons about life. Lessons that I’m not always brilliant at following. Yet when I do…

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In The Pursuit Of Happiness

A photograph of a brunette lady wearing red lipstick and a red top - The Pursuit of Happiness - Mrs H's favourite things

I often believe that people who suffer with mental health problems get a raw deal. They are considered sad individuals who can barely crack a smile. That they aren’t able to feel happiness or joy. This is untrue. I can feel great happiness and joy. I can feel the excited happiness that comes when you dance around the room to your favourite song. The happiness that comes from chatting with your best friends. I know the contented happiness that comes…

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