I decided last week that I wanted to open up the blog, on a Thursday, to all my lovely virtual friends. My first dilemma. What to call it? I've always seen my blog as my virtual home, a place to greet and meet and have conversations about all sorts of things. After putting a call out for inspiration on Facebook, 'Open House' sprang to mind. Because it's ...
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How To Win A Minion / Focus 2014
I know how to win a minion. Not a million, but a minion. We frequently holiday at traditional British seaside towns. As someone who believes in developing traditions and creating memories for the Kids, each holiday typically includes a brief visit to an amusement arcade. This last holiday to Norfolk was no exception. This post isn't a debate on the ...
Remembering To Be Mindful
I grew up watching Ruby Wax on UK television. If my, now fading, memory serves me correctly, there was one show I particularly enjoyed, where Ruby went out and about meeting people. And that's as much as I can remember about the detail. In my defence we are going back a couple of decades. What I do remember is she was funny. I have always found Ruby Wax ...
Make Decluttering A Daily Habit
Frequently experts advise the way to achieve your goals is to work toward them daily. I'm someone who rebelled against routine for many years, believing myself to be a free spirit, ready to go wherever the wind blows. Rather than a creature of habit - a creative creature of dreams and wishful thinking. All of my spare time during my early 20's was spent ...
No Waste Tastes Great / Buy More To Waste Less
It's Friday Guys - time for No Waste Tastes Great Simply Being Mum's Friday Fridge What's behind the closed-door? My groceries for the week. Packed to the rafters. Why did I shop a day early this week? Deviating from my usual Friday routine. Because of these: It may sound like a contradiction but sometimes I buy more food in order to reduce waste. ...
Food Waste Friday / What Does Dinner Mean To You?
Each week since March 2008, in order to motivate her to waste less food, Kristen The Frugal Girl, has posted a picture of any food that has gone bad over the last seven days. She found this embarrassing practice so helpful, to her, that she invited other bloggers to post their own photos, and Food Waste Friday was born. I started participating in October ...
Happy Easter 2014
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No Waste Tastes Great / A Whole Lotta Baking Goin’ On
It's Friday Guys - time for No Waste Tastes Great Click here to learn more about my Friday routine Simply Being Mum's Friday Fridge Please find the usual cheeses and spreads, and some salad. There's also 1 salmon fillet - which will be used up as part of a salad. Oh and some opened yoghurt, which will be used up on granola over the weekend. There is, ...
The Guardian Live Better Campaign Interview / Simply Being Mum
Okay I am over the shock of seeing myself over at The Guardian Live Better Campaign. Well, kind of. ...
Declutter 20 Things In 20 Minutes
I've suffered from procrastination for most of my almost 40 years. I know, categorically, that I procrastinate for two reasons: 1. I don't know where to start 2. I feel overwhelmed by what I need to do The two reasons are intrinsically linked. I say I've suffered for 'most' of my 'almost 40 years' because I recently discovered how to overcome ...