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A selection of pens from the Uni-ball range - including POSCA markers, Uni Chalk markers, Uni PIN fine-line drawing pens, Signo gel pens, a Uni Air pen and a Signo TSI eraser pen

Uni-ball pens review and giveaway

I have always loved writing and doodling. Having decent pens is important though. I always feel like my thoughts flow better if my pen flows smoothly and cleanly across the…

Jessica as a toddler with a speech bubble saying "From the mouths of babes" and the text "A linky for sharing the things kids say"

From the mouths of babes #129 – Cuddles, cows and coals

From the mouths of babes is a weekly linky which invites you to share a post, old or new, about something your children have said. Those adorable mispronounced words, the…

A sunset in Malta with the text "#365daysofgratitude"

#365daysofgratitude – Week 29

#365daysofgratitude is my challenge for 2017 to share one photo a day on Instagram of something I am grateful for. I took part in a similar challenge last year and…

Super Jessica - Jessica in a superhero costume and mask against a night time city skyline

My Sunday Photo 23/07/17

Jessica and Sophie on the Adventure Tree ride at Chessington World of Adventures

Making memories at Chessington World of Adventures

The summer holidays for us are going to be very much focused on making memories before Jessica has to go into hospital for her next open-heart surgery. We decided to…

A doodle of the word "overwhelmed" with a stressed out cartoon version of me

Friday Focus 21/07/17 – Feeling overwhelmed and emotional

The little things have overwhelmed me this week. The combination of worrying about the next step on our heart family journey and tiredness from the end of term has not…

A very smiley Jessica on the rocking horse at the park

Reflections of a heart mummy: it’s all in the little moments

It’s in the little moments that the reality of being a heart mum hits me most. The little moments that catch me off-guard and bring tears to my eyes. Seeing…

Chocolate chip and orange biscuits on a tray and in a hand-painted jar

Baking with kids: Chocolate chip and orange biscuits

With the end of the school year rapidly approaching, we’ve been busy baking to create thank you presents for Jessica’s teachers. These chocolate chip and orange biscuits are easy for…

My outside windows being cleaned with a brush on a pole

Review – Fantastic Services window cleaning

Having small children means that my windows seem to be constantly covered in fingerprint marks and the occasional noseprint. Having my mum come to stay recently was a reminder that…

Jessica as a toddler with a speech bubble saying "From the mouths of babes" and the text "A linky for sharing the things kids say"

From the mouths of babes #128 – Don’t forget the magic wipes

From the mouths of babes is a weekly linky which invites you to share a post, old or new, about something your children have said. Those adorable mispronounced words, the…