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2018... Well WHAT a year! As you may be aware by now (I do keep rabbiting on about it, don't I?), we re-settled ourselves back in Twickenham. And we do feel nicely 'bedded-in'. I've come to realise that I'll never feel totally settled. Somewhere along the way, I've acquired a wanderlust, that just quietly bubbles away in the background. I slightly suspect that once the kids are are uni and beyond, Hubby and I will pack our bags and head off to who knows where... Or maybe if the whole family's feet get itchier, we'll just become nomadic.... ;-) All...
#tbt One from the Archive: All before 10am!!!
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(First published on The Contented Calf website on Tuesday 1st March 2011.) Something happens to you when you become a parent and you lose all sense of time. Never (ever ever) sleeping in past 7am gives you a whole new perspective on when days start and end. (For me 6am and 10pm; for one of my best friends (sans bébé) 8am and midnight.) I clearly remember not long into motherhood standing in the kitchen one time when my mother-in-law was visiting, distraught that I was still in my dressing gown and I was ‘wasting the day’! Then outside reality hit me....
7 Top Ideas & Gifts For a More Eco Christmas
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Finished your Christmas shopping, and just looking for stocking fillers? Mid-way through and searching for inspiration? Not yet started? It doesn't matter where you are in terms of Christmas preparation. We have got seven top ideas & gifts for a more Eco Christmas this year, which will make a positive impact - both on the recipient, and on our planet. ✨ One ✨ These beautiful decorative reusable Strawsome glass straws (with a life-time guarantee) makes= the perfect Christmas gift for the eco-conscious recipient. And why not create a lovely bundle of a straw, a recycled plastic carrying case and a cleaning brush?...
#tbt One from the Archive: Toddler Jekyll & Little Miss Hyde
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(First published on The Contented Calf website on Tuesday 22nd February 2011.) *Takes a large swig of much-needed wine as I type* I think it’s safe to say that we’ve now fully entered ‘The Toddler Zone’. And along with walking and talking, the Babe has added tantrums to her new acquired skills. At 18 months old, the ‘Babe’ is not really a baby anymore. (And as this blog may continue for years to come, I’m going to switch to referring to her by the nickname she was given by Hubby and I while in utero, but that has stuck to this...
How to Clean Your Loo Without Harsh Chemicals
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I have to say, I am giving you some corkers on this blog! Poo explosions, vomit and now dirty toilets...!! You get all the good stuff don't you? Seriously though, on my Eco journey, cleaning products have been a tricky path to navigate. I've always tried to take the most environmentally friendly route. Ever since they were introduced, I've bought either Ecover, Method and other eco-friendly low/non-toxic products, preferring to know that I've had as little impact on the health of the planet as possible whilst cleaning the house. A couple of months ago, my cleaner pointed out that with our hard...
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