It was during the quarantine that I was concerned with the impending 2nd wave of Covid19, and potential lockdowns, during the inclement, dark winter months, the likelihood of me turning into Jabba the Hut was nigh on inevitable.
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Real Life: Homeschooling can do one!
WARNING! This blog is very sweary. Don’t read it if you don’t like swearing. This blog is dedicated to all the parents who hate homeschooling and all the parents who are feeling incarcerated by enforced domesticity. I’ve heard that commissioning …
Real Life: Can all the virtue signallers please calm down!
The Covid19 pandemic has dramatically changed the world we live in. It represents to many a complete feeling of lack of control of everything and everyone. Of course, one of the strangest advantages of having supported Hagar’s military career for …
Real Life: CoronaGeddon – How are you coping?
This crisis isn’t the worst crisis I have encountered in my life. I was already in isolation from some of my family. I had already lost many of my friends. I have already faced financial ruin.
#WomenProtectYourIncome The Real Cost of Female Selflessness
The Real Cost of Female Selflessness Working women, especially mothers, are busy people spinning many plates at once – professional work, domestic work at home, child care and perhaps also caring for elderly parents. If one of these financially critical plates …
Writer: Sneak Preview of My Next Book ‘Looking For Mr Rabbit’
The publishing world of words can feel like a sausage machine. Writers quietly steel themselves away and pen tomes, reveal them to the world, readers devour them or ignore them unaware of the years of toil that has been invested …
Real Life: Back To Afghanistan In 2017
“It’s been awhile since Hagar’s been deployed on ops, and as I prepare for it’s coming I think back to the challenges we have previously faced.” I wrote this on May 25th 2010 in my blog post Hagar’s Fantasy Family. …
Real life: Macnaughty’s Manifesto – Vote For Me
I am devastated by the Referendum. It consumes me. I am ranting on Facebook, but like any bad drug, it’s not helping and instead, making the despair worse. I am getting stuck into conversations with people who are impolite and …
Real Life: Back in Business
The life of a freelancer is peaks and troughs and despite living in The Shire for around 5 years it has taken me a long time to find my footing amongst the local business community. I think partly because I …
Real Life: Shocked To Discover My Parent Blog In The Hands of Convicted Pedophile
Two weeks ago my blog went offline. I called the guy who was looking after my hosting and I didn’t hear back from him. I had noticed that he was no longer on Facebook but didn’t think much about it …
Real Life: Tips For Supporting Your Kids During Military Away Time
A life connected to the military means a lot of time away for the serving partner. This is just the reality of life and to be honest I am used to it. Jules over at The Giggles Family has put …
Parenting: Didn’t Breastfeed? Broccoli Is The Ultimate Maternal Compensator
Did you not breastfeed your baby? According to new cock womble research, breastfed babies are more likely to turn into well-educated and higer-earning adults according to a long-term study in Brazil. ” Our study provides the first evidence that prolonged …
Real Life: Self Discovery?
Do you know who are you? Are you on a journey of self discovery? I am preparing to immerse myself in an edit. Sarah Westcott from the Addendum Agency has come back to me with notes on how to …
3 Signs It’s Time to Buy a Home as a Family
If you’re renting and considering buying a home, there’s a lot to think about, including where to buy in the UK and what to look for. Even before that, though, how do you know when it’s the right time for your family to buy a home? Deciding to purchase a home involves considering finances, family needs, market conditions, and goals.
How a Bad Car Can Seriously Wreck Your Mental Health
As you already know, you need to get the best of the best when you get your family car. But for the most part, over time, that family car is going to dwindle in quality. In all seriousness, nothing ruins a morning faster than turning the key and hearing, well nothing at all. Or worse, a slow, painful motor sound and then a click. Both your heart and stomach just want to drop, right?
5 Simple Self-Care Practices to Improve Your Overall Well-Being
Physical activity is a really effective way to support your overall health. Regular movement improves circulation, enhances flexibility, and strengthens muscles. It also helps to boost your mood.
What You’ll Need To Join The Local Volunteer Search And Rescue Team
Joining a local volunteer search and rescue (SAR) team is a noble pursuit, offering the opportunity to make a tangible difference in your community. SAR teams play a crucial role in locating and assisting individuals in distress, whether lost in remote areas or trapped in hazardous situations. If you’re considering joining, here’s what you’ll need to be prepared.
How to Get More Active as a Family
Would you like to get more active as a family? If that’s the case, it has to be something that you really commit to doing. But luckily for you, there are so many easy ways to make it happen in your everyday life. Let’s take a look at five ideas to get you started.