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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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Two boys hugging in what looks like an upturned giant plant pot at Chester Zoo
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A boy, a zoo, and an autistic meltdown | Days out

Let me tell you a little story. One that isn’t shown by the abundance of happy photos taken during this day out. One Friday in August a family went to the zoo. Mummy and Daddy, with their 7 and 9 year old boys. The 9 year old (J) is autistic, with suspected ADHD. The 7 year old (N) is currently undergoing referrals for assessments too. The family were hoping it was going to be a day of fun and adventure; seeing lots of animals – especially the meerkats, penguins and red pandas!

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How Can You Tell If Your Home Is Ready To Be Moved Into?

Pexels – CC0 License When moving home, or moving out of your current home in order for renovation work to take place, it can be very important to identify when it’s best to either move in, or once again return to the property. Why is this? Well, not all properties are habitable, and perhaps you knew that when purchasing an older house you needed to invest in, or perhaps you’ve been made aware of this thanks to the extensive renovations you have planned.

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Fun DIYs To Up Your Hosting Game This Winter

Christmas is almost here once again, and although this year has felt like more of a challenge than most – a lot of us are still looking forward to spending some quality time with the people we love over the festive season.  If you are hoping to host some of your closest family and friends at home this Christmas and want to make the most of the time – there are some great DIYs you can do to up your hosting game and really make an impression on your guests.  Here are some of the fun things you can do …

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Garden Glam Up: How To Make Your Garden Visitor Worthy

2020 has seen gardens getting more attention than normal. For starters, with many people furloughed from work or locked down due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic,  they have had more time to spend on doing up their gardens. We also had some very un-British like good weather at Easter, meaning we could all get outside with our spades and shovels and enjoy getting our hands dirty. As we moved through the summer and the gradual lifting of restrictions, we were able to see friends and family in our gardens – socially distancing, of course! As we move through to winter …