Welcome to my Lifestyle Parenting Blog, where I explore topics related to chronic illnesses such as ME/CFS, chronic pain, and fibromyalgia while embracing a passion for yoga, books, and blogging.

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Virry App Review

Virry is amazing, it is an educational app that keeps wild animals very real for children and it is the first app that offers children the opportunity to interact with exotic animals through their iPad. 

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Dear father of the boy that....
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Dear father of the boy that....

You turned up at my house in the evening when it was dark, when I was alone whilst my hubby had gone to the gym, banging on my door so hard and loud it shook the house. I knew instantly who it was.  Who else would knock on my door like that?

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My Son Turned 13
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My Son Turned 13

Happy Birthday to my son and a very special birthday at that! Thirteen is a milestone.

Just over a week ago my second son, my little man celebrated his 13th Birthday. That means I now have two teenagers - how old does that make me feel

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Puff Pastry Pizza
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Puff Pastry Pizza

Puffed Pastry Pizzas are delightful. They have a nice light texture, you can add whatever toppings you feel like, and most of all, they’re so incredibly easy to make with really impressive results. 

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Best Dog Walk in the Broads
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Best Dog Walk in the Broads

Part of the National Park family, the Broads are a network of rivers and lakes. This beautiful and magical area spans across two counties, Suffolk and Norfolk. The lakes, known as broads, were formed by the flooding of peat workings many years ago, and the Carlton Marshes, a nature reserve based in the heart of the Broads, comprises over 100 acres of grazing marsh, fens and peat pools. It is one of the best dog walks in the Broads.    

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The Zodiac Legacy by Stan Lee

Zodiac Legacy is by the one and only Stan Lee, who has teamed up with Stuart Moore, and Andie Tong (illustrator). And, it is a really good read - a book that I myself enjoyed reading (as a Stan Lee fan) and one my son enjoyed as well - he was pleasantly surprised by it.

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Cancun
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Cancun

My favourite holiday memory, a beautiful trip to Cancun, Mexico, that was taken 8 years ago this March. 

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Colours Colours Everywhere
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Colours Colours Everywhere

Summer loves colours, learning different colours, learning and associating each colour with an object or animal. And, Summer loves books, so what a great combination Colours Colours Everywhere is, and I knew it would be popular with her.  She loves it when I read to her, but if a book is more interactive, that is so much more fun. 

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Bratz #BFF

This month is Valentine’s Day and Bratz are celebrating by reminding their BFFs how great they are and why they deserve a fabulous Valentine’s gift.

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The Beach, Grey Seals, and Muddy Puddles
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The Beach, Grey Seals, and Muddy Puddles

This is our second year of visiting Horsey Beach to go see the grey seals and their pups. For a few months each year, over the autumn and winter the seals come visit Horsey Beach to breed.

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Gladskin
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Gladskin

Shortly after I hit my 30's I was unfortunate to experience both Acne and eczema on my face.  

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3 Benefits of Sleeping with a Heated Mattress Topper
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3 Benefits of Sleeping with a Heated Mattress Topper

During the cold months, we like our home to feel as warm and comfortable as possible. You find this easier during the day, but to save costs it is common practice to switch off the heating during the night. Sometimes you can go to bed when it is cold, and often you will wake up during the night sleep cold and uncomfortable. A heated mattress topper can warm up your bed before you go to sleep giving you a more comfortable start to your night and it can keep you warm through the night.

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Plum of London
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Plum of London

This beautiful cardigan is from Plum of London, a luxury British knitwear brand who ethically source their luxury alpaca wool and offer amazing quality, and unique pieces.

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