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Hey, girls! You're all awesome!

Hey, girls! You’re all awesome!

Take a look at this picture that I spotted floating around on Facebook last week… At first glance, I liked it. I’m all for independence and women not needing to rely on anyone but themselves. But then I got a bit annoyed by it. I became somewhat pissed off! Why, in 2017, do you have to be anti-men/anti-marriage/anti-relationship to be seen as successful, cool, edgy etc.? Why does it matter? The…

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#friendship #girl power #jealousy #support #unity #women

NYE outfits, for any celebration!

As I sit wrapped in a blanket, suffering from what seems to be my annual post-Christmas illness, I’m dreaming of sparkles and glitter and all things New Year’s Eve! I’ve orangised my favourite outfits from Yours Clothing into the possible categories that us ladies might need this NYE! So whether you’re attending a fabulously lavish party, or sitting in with a take away in your PJs, I’ve got the…

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#celebrate #dungarees #house party #new year #new year ball #New Year&039;s Eve #night in #off the shoulder #pyjamas #Yours clothing

Something wonderful this way comes!

What a year 2016 was. It had ups and downs and way too many celebrity deaths for one year. Some would say that 2016 was a complete and utter evil and psychotic bastard (or bitch-depending on your preference) of a year. As someone who is certainly not a lover of NYE and all that “new year, new me” BS, I am going against my nature to try and have a more positive mindset as the calendar changes to…

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#2016 #2017 #appreciate life #future #health #instasham #Mindfulness #new year #new year&039;s resolutions #NYE #relaxation #resolutions #well-being

It really is the most wonderful time of the year...

It really is the most wonderful time of the year…

Who’s singing a Christmas song right now and cursing me? Well, in the words of Bruno Mars (legend), “fix your face” as I’m not quite on the Xmas Bandwagon just yet. Fix ya face! I’m just talking about this time of year in general! The nights are dark (as are the mornings), it’s cold, the fire goes on, the leaves are crisp… and there’s a multitude of other Autumnal cliches going on too. Isn’t it…

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#autumn #bonfire night #bruno mars #elf on the shelf #happy bonfire night #stay safe #Winter

Taking time out...

Taking time out…

Well it’s half term, and time for a well-earned break! The weeks from September to now are long (do you remember being fresh and raring to go after the summer holidays? Me neither!). Busy. You don’t know if you’re coming or going most of the time. Or at least I that’s how I feel! This week is about switching off from school work. I crammed last week to get all of my marking done before the…

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#chill #fun #looking after yourself #plan ahead #relaxation #sleep #smile #time out #vitamins

Wishlist Wednesday: The Spa Edit

After a blissful and tranquil day with my best friend, Sarah, yesterday, I thought that it was only right that I based this week’s wishlist on Luxury Spas in Cumbria that I hope to visit (or, in some cases, revisit)! Now that we’re in our thirties, and apparently “proper grown-ups”, we think that we should be spending our time going on spa days, as opposed to pub crawls (they’re overrated anyway-…

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#Armathwaite Hall and Spa #Bannatyne Spa #Carlisle #Grasmere #Lake district #The Daffodil #The Gilpin

Wishlist Wednesday: The family fun edit

I make no secret of the fact that I love this time of year. What makes me love it even more, is how much my boys love it too. As a family, it’s definitely the most exciting time for us. This week’s wishlist is all about the fun activities I want to do with my boys. From fun freebies (or as close to free as possible) to some ideas that cost a little bit of money, (more…)

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#autumn #bonfire night #Christmas #Family days out #Family time #fun #halloween #Lake district #windermere #Winter

Wishlist Wednesday: The TV edit!

The Apprentice Firstly, Lord Sugar! He’s just amazing in every way. His sharpness and his dry humour entertains me no end. I love seeing the so-called “business experts” failing immensely. And Karen is just who I want to be when I grow up! The X Factor Cheesy? Fake? Predictable? Yep! Yep! Yep! But it’s an institution isn’t it? It’s the build up to Christmas, and the Louis Walsh drinking games…

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#Grey&039;s anatomy #Modern family #New girl #The apprentice #The fall #x factor

I'll remember...

I’ll remember…

In many ways, I’ve lived a very charmed life. I haven’t lost anyone close to me since I was a child, nor have any of my family members been struck by serious illness. I’m not saying this to be superior or self-satisfied. I am merely expressing that I know how extremely fortunate I am. And also to show how difficult it is for me to come to terms with what is happening to my beloved Nanna, and what…

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#alzheimer&039;s #dementia #family #love #vascular dementia

Wishlist Wednesday: Forever Living Special

Ok, ok! I won’t blog about Forever Living every week, but I’m making the most of my new business by telling you what products I can’t wait to get my hands on! First up is the Forever Lite Ultra in Vanilla. I’m hooked on the chocolate as part of my C9 Cleanse and the F1 diet. It’s time I swap my usual flavour for the vanilla. I’m finding that these shakes are best made up with Unsweetend Almond or…

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#aloe vera #beauty #forever living #health care #skincare #supplements

Wishlist Wednesday: Make-up must haves

I’m obsessed with make-up, especially as I don’t wear it much day-to-day, so I like to go all out when I do wear it. It allows me to express myself and to have a little fun with my looks. I’ve been searching for the items I’d most like to buy this week, and I think I’ve found the perfect choices. Urban Decay Moondust Palette £35 Party season is still a few months away, but this palette will be…

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#Bobby Brown #Brow Kit #Brows #Flawless by Sonya #forever living #highlighter #Illamasqua #Liquid Lipcolour #MAC #Mineral Make Up #Moondust #Urban Decay

Find me a magic carpet!

Sometimes inspiration comes from the strangest places. This week I was inspired, moved and motivated by the students with whom I work alongside. They have their whole lives ahead of them and I see them working towards their future every day. It makes me want to be better. A better teacher. A better wife. A better mother. A better person. They inspire me to dream and work towards my goals. Be it…

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#age #futures #make a change #PCOS #risks #tattoos #thirties

Wishlist Wednesday: Autumn coats and jackets

With the new term at work comes the new season. It’s my favourite. Autumn! Dark nights, falling leaves, hot drinks. But what I love most of all is Autumn fashion. I’ve searched high and low for the ideal Autumn coats and jackets, and here are my top choices: Olive Woolblend Peacoat- £99 This peacoat from Marks and Spencer is perfect to transition from Autumn to Winter. The colour is versatile and…

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#Asda #asos #autumn #Barbour #coats #fashion #George #jackets #marks and spencer #Winter

Time to detox: My C9 Cleanse experience

As usual, my weight-loss and fitness endeavours have been turbulent this year. I hit the two stone loss quite quickly and easily, but everything after that has been hard work. You know the story- lose half a stone, put it back on, lose a few pounds… put them back on! I found Forever Living’s C9 Cleanse through an old school friend, and felt that it could be the kickstart to my weight-loss that I…

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SO… WHAT’S UP WITH YOU AGAIN?!

At the start of the summer holidays I blogged about how I wasn’t going to let PCOS stand in my way of what I want anymore. Then I went quiet! Silent, almost. The silence wasn’t me going back on my determined pledge. It was reflection. I have spent the holidays doing research. Reading, learning and enquiring. I took this research to my GP and talked it through with her. I was pleased to know that…

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#DEPRESSION #diet #health #MENTAL HEALTH #PCOS #POLYCYSTIC OVARIES

Time to take control...

Time to take control…

Is it too late? Well, well, well… How the mighty have fallen! This time last year my humble little blog was doing well. Really well, in fact. I had built something to be proud of and I was doing pretty well myself. Then it all went “tits up”. It’s been the best part of a year since I last posted anything of substance. And for that, I feel like shit! The thing that has prompted me to start…

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#effmypcos #PCOS

The month of eBay success!

Right, so I don’t like to do housework. I’m just going to put that out there! It’s the aspect of this adulthood malarkey I could happily do without. I’m getting better at doing it, but I’d much rather spend my time doing other things. I do, however, see the need for a good sort out once in a while, and that’s what I’ve been doing this month. It’s my pre-spring clean. Out with the old, but not…

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#chaotic #cleaning #clear out #ebay #kardashians #spring clean

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