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I’m Stacey, a bookworm (or should that be dragon?!) from a quaint hamlet on the outskirts of Lincolnshire. In my late 30s, I’m a devoted mum to two wonderful boys who are both autistic—a unique aspect that makes them different, not less. I also share my home with my husband and Barney, my lovable Frenchie x Beagle.

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Oh Happy Day card kit | Review

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Oh Happy Day card kit review

Before my mother-in-law fell ill and passed away a few years ago, she was a keen card maker. Prior to Jacob making his entrance to the world, I often sat down to help her when we visited. By doing this, I managed to build up my own collection of handmade cards! Back then I found card making to be such a relaxing pastime, and also the gift of a handmade card and the thought, imagination and individuality that goes into each one is so appreciated. When I was contacted to see if I would like to review the Oh Happy Day card …

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Postnatal Exercise Tips and Techniques To Help New Mums Feel Fitter
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Tips and Techniques to Help New Mums Feel Fitter

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With many celebrities seemingly ‘snapping’ back into shape just weeks after giving birth, some new mums can feel under pressure to lose their baby weight fast. If you would like to feel fitter, shed a few pounds or to firm up, it’s important not to rush into a faddy diet and to only take on what you feel comfortable with. Many medical professionals recommend waiting until after your six week postnatal check up before re-starting exercise. This period may need to be longer if you’ve undergone a caesarean or had any other complications. If you do feel ready to bring …

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Slimming World weigh in #76 – the one with the lowest again…

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After my unwanted gain at weigh in last week, I went away from group feeling a little deflated but determined to lose this week. I didn’t want to go back down the road of gaining or maintaining week in, week out like I had been doing up until a few weeks ago; especially with my target so close to sight! I didn’t have any social plans for this week so there was nothing to stop me from going off plan – except myself! And so I may have taken steps to potentially sabotaging myself, and had a Chinese takeaway a …

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Our favourite five - July
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Our favourite five – July | Anniversaries, sunshine, and spa trips

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I can’t believe it’s that time again where we are looking back on our favourite five for the month. July was a fairly quiet month for us; it was our wedding anniversary at the beginning of the month but other than that, we have just been enjoying being outside in the summer sun (well, when we have had it, anyway!). I’m not sure how August is going to pan out; most likely last minute school preparation for Jacob as he has his final days at nursery towards the ends of the month. I can’t believe it’s school time for him …

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