We have 2 boxer dogs, and a cat. All 3 of them have pet insurance, and we thought that meant we wouldn’t face huge scary bills if they ever got sick. We were wrong. Sneaky Pet Insurance Rules Monty – our male Boxer has always been on the small side. At his 1 year check,…
I’m almost 35 now, and my hair is more grey than brown. I have been dying it since I left school, but my roots never stay covered for long as my hair grows super fast. I usually have well over 1cm of root just 4 weeks after dying, and well over an inch if I…
My other half proposed to me on 13th February 2010. I was pregnant at the time and I was not expecting it – at all. Of course, I said yes and was beyond happy at the thought of becoming Mrs B. How did I go from saying YES to wanting a secret wedding? Why A…
I blogged previously about our secret wedding, and while it was perfect for us, I totally understand why so many couples decide to have a huge celebration. My brother got married in a castle in Cheshire, and it was out of this world. It cost tens of thousands of pounds though, and his big wedding…
This week, Kate on thin ice was focussing on friends and friendship in her best boot forward linky. Despite being too late to link up, I decided I’d join in and use the same bullet points she used in her own post…. Is it important to have friends in your life? For me, yes –…
This week, the Summer Holidays have been in full swing. We are on Day 10 now, and the sun has been shining every single day… until today. I never thought I’d be so happy to see rain returning to Manchester! My word(s) of the week this week are camping at Lady Heyes….. camping Camping At Lady…
For the first time in a very long time, I am feeling optimistic about the future. Why? I have always lived my life in the here and now. I’m reluctant to plan anything for fear of letting anyone down or being let down. I’m a special needs mum who has depression and exhaustion to deal…
This morning doesn’t seem like a particularly good day to be cheerful to me… England were knocked out from the World Cup last night, so most of the country is looking glum. It’s not the end of the world though, really. England I’m smiling on the inside, because those Boys did us proud! If we…