Four Moments of Yay

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I know, I know I haven’t been around much. There is so much exciting stuff going on and with the time and clone machine broken I could only be in one place at a time.

Horses, Rain, Pen and Paper

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So here I am in the car waiting for the teen, don’t panic I’m not driving, teen has a horse riding lesson and it was just easier to sit and wait for an hour instead of back and forth. I can’t fault her dedication as its absolutely tipping it down and it’s turned really cold. I can just about make her out through the rain, she is carrying tack (right term? I’m obviously not the horsy kind) with the biggest grin on her face. As lovely and wholesome as this all is for her, I and the tween are sat here with more books than the local library and I obviously bought pen and paper.

Top summer dresses for under £50

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Is it possible to find a stylish, well-made, fashion-forward summer dress for under £50 these days? In short, the answer is no. Next has a massive collection of cheap dresses for all manner of occasions from beachwear to special occasion wear. One quick look through its website and you’ll soon learn that not only are there plenty of cheap dresses, there are plenty of stylish, covetable cheap dresses. In fact, the problem won’t be price; you’ll more likely to take issue with the fact that you won’t know which one to choose.   

Circle of Moms Top 25 Blog Nomination

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Its that time of year again when nominations are going round. If your not a blogger mentioning the MADs and BiBs might not mean a thing to you. MADs and BiBs aren’t a double act or a new clothing store but in fact two award ceremonies for us bloggers. The public nominates various blogs in different categories then they have a ‘bit of a do’ to dish out awards.

Before you get excited I’ve not been nominated on either of those but I am on the Circle of Mums Top 25 nomination list for the Top Single Moms. Great I here you cry , but there is a catch, I need your votes unless I want to be wallowing at the bottom.

So heres the important stuff.

• Voting is only open till 18th April 2012…you can vote via Circle of Moms Top 25 Single Moms – 2012
• You can vote each day (ahem , that means you can pop back and vote again )
• If I make it to the top 25 I won’t be getting any shiny award or reward of any kind, but I will know that all my hard work on the site is appreciated…you know that warm fuzzy feeling in your tummy. Oh and did I mention you can vote here Circle of Moms Top 25 Single Moms – 2012 and yes thats my fizog on there.

So my dear lovely readers it’s over to you. Has any of my ramblings over the last year inspired you or got you thinking enough to show your appreciation?

How to wear this season’s party dresses

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This summer’s trends are packed full of attitude. From nineties grunge and sport luxe, to Grease-inspired fifties pastels and ladylike monochrome via a massive dose of clashing prints and colours, the season is about making a statement with fashion like never before.

Its That Time of Year Again

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For me there are two signals that I need to be starting on the vegetable patch. First good old Monty is back on the TV screens with Gardeners World. I drool in envy as he potters about in never ending garden. He even makes digging look effortless with not a bead of sweet to be seen. And I swear he has never had a weed in his garden. The other signal is spotting my elderly neighbours gardening gear on the washing line, all cleaned ready for the season. This is followed a few days later by him also pottering in his garden next to mine. His, like mine, is more postage stamp than acreage but still his is perfectly kept. Not a weed in sight and flowers start to bloom in carefully themed colours.

Bra Shopping Online

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When buying lingerie it’s really important to make sure you buy some that fits, especially when buying online.

It is especially important that you get the right size bra, because roughly around 85 per cent of women wear the wrong size bra. If you do buy the wrong bra size, not only can it look terrible, but it can also be really uncomfortable. What’s more, your bra size changes over time depending on circumstances “ you may lose weight or gain weight, or your breast size may change post pregnancy. Therefore, it is a good idea to measure your breasts on a regular basis.

I’ve Cancelled Mothers Day in My House

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I have today made the bold step of cancelling Mothers Day in my house. Well not fully as my mother wouldn’t understand and would be hurt so it still continues for her but for my children I have released them of the yearly ritual of making them go out to get a card and act like dutiful children for the day.