Stacey, Author at Stacey in the Sticks

I Love My Daddy | Book Review

by StaceyUpdated on October 30, 2020July 25, 2016

In our house it is mostly me that reads books to the boys, even at bed time. We will also take some time out during the day though to sit down and read, especially when they are getting a little boisterous! Sometimes however, they just need Daddy to read, particularly when it is a book about how much I Love My Daddy. Find out why each dad deserves his shiny star in this concentric, colourful book of giving. Bright artwork from Fhiona Galloway and a cheerful rhyming story makes learning come alive. The boys were sent this book last month to …

Health Slimming World Weight Loss

Slimming World weigh in #73 – the one with the new shiny (finally)…

by Stacey July 22, 2016July 22, 2016

After last week’s half expected gain I was determined this week that I was getting that new shiny and I went away from group feeling positive, even though I was 2lb heavier. I think that’s because I knew where it had come from though. I was on plan all week, except for a cinema trip on Saturday when I had popcorn – I did go for Metcalfe’s Skinny though! – and I also had a few of hubby’s Magic Stars. (By the way, we went to see Ghostbusters, and despite my doubts beforehand, I thought it was brilliant; a refreshing change from the male …

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Owning a car and remembering tyre safety

by StaceyUpdated on March 6, 2024July 16, 2016

Recently we welcomed a new addition to our family – definitely not a sibling (!), nor a pet, but a car! I have been taking driving lessons since October last year, and I am due to take my driving test very soon. It’s really difficult for me to get about living in the middle of nowhere and I have to rely on hubby when he gets home from work; also, with Jacob starting school in September and school being a 3-mile drive, it really is essential for me.

Health Lifestyle Slimming World Weight Loss

Slimming World weigh in #72 – the one with the expected…

by StaceyUpdated on July 13, 2016July 14, 2016

After last week’s unexpected loss (as it was more than I usually tend to manage), I went away from group feeling confident for this week, although I knew I would be off plan for one meal as it was our wedding anniversary the day before weigh in. I was on it all week though and I was being naughty weighing myself at home to make sure I was on the right track, which was happening. I couldn’t decide what to do for our anniversary, although it was an at home celebration after the boys had gone to bed as we didn’t have …

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A Garden Makeover and Growing Our Own

by StaceyUpdated on July 11, 2016July 11, 2016

When we moved into our new (to us) home last September we knew we had a lot of work to do, both in the house and with the land outside. We inherited a lot of land (including two gardens and another large grassed area), but unfortunately came a lot of junk too which we are still trying to clear – I imagine we will still be doing that this time next year! The main thing I wanted to sort out though was the back garden, as the back door is the one we use most so it is a focal point, and …

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