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Where to get help after a serious accident or injury

by Stacey September 21, 2016September 21, 2016

Suffered from a serious accident or injury? Here’s what to do next. Put yourself in some horrible shoes for a moment and ask yourself what you would need to do in the unfortunate case of a serious accident or injury? Don’t worry, I wasn’t sure either! We never want to think about the worst case scenario, however as parents it’s so important to make sure we know what to do if the unthinkable happens. So here’s what you would need to do next… You’re not alone, find some support There is an old saying, ‘a problem shared is a problem …

The emotions of starting school | School anxiety

by StaceyUpdated on March 20, 2024September 16, 2016

Today is the last day of Jacob’s first full week since starting school. On his first week he started later and finished early so he only did a few hours a day. He was tired then so I knew this week was really going to affect him with regards to mood and tiredness. Needless to say, he has been sleeping for almost 12 hours a night. Previously he was lucky to get nine! He was excited yet a little bit dubious going into his class on his first day; since then he has been absolutely fine and ran in every …

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Our jewellery loves

by Stacey September 4, 2016September 4, 2016

As a teen I used to wear a watch all of the time, I felt lost without one. And then for some reason I just stopped, and it’s only recently I have started wearing one again. Whereas The Husband, he always wears a watch so he owns more than me! I do own a lot of jewellery, though I am more of a kitsch jewellery kind of person. Although sometimes, it’s nice to wear something more luxury and delicate, for special occasions for example. I’m sure everybody has a piece of jewellery that is their favourite. The Husband bought me a …

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Our favourite five – August | Bike rides, biscuits & Beanies

by StaceyUpdated on November 11, 2018September 3, 2016

August seemed to fly by. I think it’s because The Husband had a week off toward the end of the month, and so we had a day out and did some last minute school shopping for Jacob. I kind of wanted it to pass by slowly as when September arrived, it meant only another 4 days until starting school! It’s going to be really odd during the week when he’s not here. It will be quiet(er) and I will only have one small person pestering me during the day. But it also means I might be able to get a …

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…On being group Woman of the Year

by StaceyUpdated on April 2, 2024August 21, 2016

If you have read my latest weigh-in update, you will probably know that I was shocked to have received the Woman of the Year award in my Slimming World group! It is an accomplished award to achieve, as this is a nominated award rather than just going by weight loss like Slimmer of the Year. Of course, all the awards you receive mean you have accomplished something great.