My weekend has mainly been spent…
Waking up after very little sleep. If you caught my Instagram Story on Friday evening, you'll know Izzy had a few friends over to celebrate her birthday. They were good as gold, but I don't think they fell asleep until almost 2am. Fixing breakfast for everyone. Warm...
Home Comforts – Fresh Bedding and Our 2017 DIY To-Do List
For various reasons, DIY had to take a bit of a backseat in 2016. We simply didn't have enough time or money to tackle the larger projects on our to-do list, such as transforming our attic office or updating the kitchen. Although we failed to dig out any tools or pick...
My weekend has mainly been spent…
Snuggling in bed with Jesse. Creeping downstairs for a cup of tea. Dozing on the sofa while Jesse watched Inside Out beside me. Greeting Izzy when she emerged from her bedroom. Persuading the children to get dressed. Welcoming Mr L.A. home after a night away. Eating...
Pasta with Roasted Peppers, Feta and Olives
If you happen to know me, my mum or my sister 'in real life', chances are you'll have shared this meal with us at some point. Back in the mid-90s, mum discovered the recipe printed on a packet of Sainsbury's fusilli pasta and it's been a staple part of our diet ever...
My weekend has mainly been spent…
Waking up a little after 7am. Listening to Mr L.A. snore. Deciding to creep downstairs for a cup of tea. Bumping into Jesse on the landing outside our bedroom. Snuggling on the sofa in front of a film. Greeting the others when they joined us downstairs. Tucking into...
My weekend has mainly been spent…
Waking up in London. It was Carl's birthday on Friday and our 5th wedding anniversary on Saturday, so we spent the weekend childfree in the capital. Lounging in bed for as long as possible. Tucking into scrambled eggs and smoked salmon. Slowly getting ready to face...
7 Questions About Writing and My Career
Having answered your questions about motherhood at the end of last year, today I'm turning my attention to the things you asked about writing and my career. It's another long one, so get comfy and settle in... What did you want to be when you were growing up? Have you...
My weekend has mainly been spent…
Waking up when Jesse crept into our bedroom a little after 6am. Snuggling beneath the duvet. Slipping downstairs for a mug of tea. Lounging on the sofa and watching The Incredibles. Making pancakes for breakfast. Smothering them in maple syrup. Drinking freshly...
Hello 2017
After an unplanned break from blogging in December and ten days away from home during the Christmas holidays, I've been desperate to lose myself at my laptop and pull together my first post of 2017. As you may already know, 2016 was an incredibly challenging year for...
3 Winter Skincare Saviours
I probably don't need to tell you what winter does to my skin. Basically, the minute we flick the switch on the central heating, I feel like my face could fall off at any moment. It becomes dry, dull and flaky, which is never a good look. My skin needs extra attention...
6 Questions About Motherhood
A little while ago, I asked you to contribute questions for a Q&A blog post. Despite worrying I was setting myself up for a tumbleweed moment, the questions started trickling in and eventually I had more than enough. As I read them through, a few clear themes began to...
My weekend has mainly been spent…
Snuggling in bed with both children. A rare occurrence these days as Izzy usually sleeps so late. Slinking downstairs for a cup of tea. Tucking into eggs and avocado on toast. Coaxing the children into their clothes. Saying goodbye to the children. Jesse had a...
How to Get a Good Night’s Sleep
Given my current health issues, it should come as no surprise to hear that rest, and more specifically, sleep, is often at the forefront of my mind. Recognising my sporadic sleep patterns left a lot to be desired, I've spent the last couple of months tweaking my...
My weekend has mainly been spent…
Waking up far too early when Jesse climbed into our bed. Desperately trying to drift off to sleep again. Giving up and heading downstairs. Sipping tea beneath a blanket on the sofa. Watching Hocus Pocus. 'Tis the season. Smothering my hair in Lush Marilyn. Like I said...
My weekend has mainly been spent…
Sending Jesse back to bed when he woke up before 7am. I'm still amazed this actually worked and we all got an extra 45 minutes of sleep. Dragging myself downstairs for a cup of tea. Snuggling beneath a blanket on the sofa. Watching Star Wars: The Force Awakens....
Your Health Is Your Wealth
This time six months ago, I'd just been discharged from hospital. I was tired, weak and fragile. The flu had decimated my white blood cells and I could barely walk from the bathroom to the sofa. The doctor warned me recovery after such a serious infection would take...
My weekend has mainly been spent…
Sleeping in. Joining Mr L.A. and Jesse downstairs on the sofa. Eating sausages, egg and beans for breakfast. Drinking multiple cups of tea. Diving into the shower while the children watched a DVD. Resting on our bed upstairs. My chronic fatigue symptoms have been...
5 Ways to Prepare For Autumn {and Avoid the Winter Blues}
Last week's heatwave is already a distant memory, the mornings are dark and gloomy, and I'm almost ready to become reacquainted with our central heating system. Autumn is well and truly upon us and no amount of pumpkin spice in my latte can make me feel better about...
My weekend has mainly been spent…
Waking up in Derby. Feeling rested after a long lie-in. Heading downstairs for a cup of tea. Cuddling the kids and saying 'good morning' to my in-laws. Eating toaster waffles topped with a generous drizzle of honey. Lounging on the sofa in my PJs. Dragging myself...
How to Cook From Scratch When You’re Tired and Busy
If you've been reading my blog or following me on social media for any length of time, you'll know that cooking is a big part of my life and one of my greatest passions. Last year, I shared a post called How We Eat and explained the principles I follow when feeding my...
