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Rediscovering Books

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For as long as I can remember I have loved a good book. I used to enjoy random finds that once immersed would find me whizzed off into a world of romance, danger, plot twists and just a world that was completely different to my own and to be honest I think that was always the attraction. As I got older, moved out of home, had children and just basically grew up I found myself reading less and less until eventually if I managed one book a year it was a miracle. This year I got caught up in 3 books and it reignited my love of reading.  Now I'm not one for New Years resolutions( a few new school year ones maybe ), if  you have goals or dreams then there's no point in waiting, tomorrow never may come and all that, so you have to grab life by the horns.  Some may think that reading a few more books isn't that big a deal but it's what it means. It means setting a goal and sticking to it. It means showing willpower and determination and it also means prioritising

That Girl

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As the year draws to an end, like many others I find myself reflecting on the past 12 months. The highs, the lows, the good, the bad, the experiences and the lessons. This year there has been one thing that has stuck out more than anything and it’s seemed to reoccur the last few years, DISAPPOINTMENT ! I’ve always been THAT girl. That girl who will always be the first to call and text. THAT girl who will share the latest bargain or discount code. THAT girl who loves to make plans and invite everyone to make as many fabulous memories as possible but all too many times it has dawned on me that because I’m THAT girl people take me for granted. This year, more so than others, it has really dawned on me just how much effort I put into my relationships with friends and families and how complacent that those friends and family have become in assuming that I’ll just always be the one who will continue to make an effort. Truth is, I just can’t and won’t do it anymore. As someone

Guess Who's Back?!

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I know I know, I've been pretty absent of late but that's a post for another day.... Love it or hate it for the next month your social media feeds will be full of images of elves up and down the country up to their tricks as Elf on the Shelf is back! For some years now we’ve incorporated this into our Christmas traditions and the only way I can keep on top of it is by planning everything in advance. This year I’ve noticed that loads of shops have starting stocking ‘elfy’ items to help you and your elf in their antics and I along with what seems like half of the country have picked up a few of these things. Our elf, Kaboodle, named by our now 9 year old is a particularly tricky elf that usually gets up to no good and as such often leaves a lovely mess for Mummy to clean up! Traditionally, Kaboodle arrives on 1st December through his special elf door leaving snowy footprints bringing advent calendars for all of the family with him. This year he will also be bringing a cou