On the 2nd of January I had my gallbladder removed. The surgery was keyhole, called a Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy. I’ve had a few surgeries under general anaesthetic in the past, and I assumed that this would be just like the others. I thought I’d be up and about within a few hours. Boy! was I wrong. …
Have you ever longed for the temperature to just drop a bit during the summer so that you can enjoy those baths again? There are, arguably, a lot of benefits to the cold months that you simply can’t enjoy when it’s warm outside – and now is the time to take advantage of it. Spruce …
The need for this post may surprise you. It’s easy to think that the relationship between grandparents and grandchildren is inherent; natural; something that blooms and brings the greatest possible joy to both your parents and your children. How could something so wonderful need to be encouraged? Unfortunately, the truth is that sometimes, the bond …
Bed time can be a nightmare for parents (and children, come to that). Little ones can often point blank refuse to go to bed at all, or they might head off willingly only to pop up in the living room every 10 minutes asking for a drink, a snack, a story, to be tucked in… …
Being a parent isn’t easy, especially when our children are sick. The weight of responsibility is huge and never-ending, but how often do parents take the time to think about their rights? Most guardians would hope they never encounter the dread and stress that goes with accompanying their child through a stay in the hospital. …
We all get like it from time to time. That feeling where nothing seems to be going right, and you can’t quite figure out why you’re feeling so down in the dumps. It’s completely normal to feel this way. A plethora of different factors can cause you to feel down such as having a hard …
Insecurity is the bane of many of our lives. It is the part of our brain which causes us to feel worthless, judged and can severely affect our confidence as a person overall. Insecurity is something which everyone deals with at some stage in life, whether it be about our appearance, our skills or something …
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If you’re a regular reader of my blog, you may have seen some of my previous #BestBootForward posts. A group of us bloggers, all want to inspire you all to look for the best positive pieces of your lives. Today we are discussing things that you take for granted and habits that you may need …
Gum disease is responsible for many oral issues. Good gum care is as equally important as cleaning your teeth. We all know why brushing your teeth is so important, it ensures that food particles and bacteria are removed to stop tooth decay from developing. The medical term for gum disease is Periodontal Disease, which comes …
Regular readers may have seen previous posts for #BestBootForward, hosted by the lovely ladies at Indigo Wilderness and Kate On Thin Ice. My previous posts include my plans to live a more self sufficient lifestyle, and answering questions on how this journey is going so far. This week I have been given 3 new questions …
Firstly, Thank you to Kate On Thin Ice for inviting me to write this post and joining in with her #BestBootForward linky. We want to talk about New Years Resolutions and how you can forget about failure and concentrate on one small area of your life that you want to change. Grab a notebook and …
We all know that feeling, you’ve got an early start in the morning, and you know how important it is that you get a good night’s sleep, and yet, no matter what you do, you just can’t seem to drift off. You try different positions; you kick off your covers; you wrap yourself up in …
Today, my family were featured in The Sun for using cloth toilet paper. A brave move. But that’s not the only cloth we use in our house. We also use cloth nappies, cloth baby wipes, cloth make-up remover wipes and even cloth sanitary protection (CSP). I’ve been using CSP for around 3 years now, and …
