My Mum is the most amazing Mum in the world (bias I know). She has taught me so much, bought me up and now is the most fantastic Nana to my son Theo. So what do you possibly get the most important woman in your life? Flowers just don’t cut the mustard. Alcohol? Well you could be creating bad habits, chocolates? She will only moan your making her gain weight (eye roll). Continue reading “Mothers Day at The Bentall Centre”
We were invited by Zoggsuk and Everyone Active to visit the wet and wonderful Coral Reef in Bracknell Berkshire, whilst sporting the new range of superhero swimwear by Zoggs. Continue reading “Wet & wild waterworld with Zoggs”
Choosing a phone case is just as hard as picking an outfit or what to have for dinner. Do you go for sturdy, pretty or practical? We have yet to find a case that does all of the above, well until now. Continue reading “Caseapp”
We recently read an article that said mothers spend an average of 17 minutes of ‘me time’ to themselves each day. To be honest, that sounds too much in our households. 17 minutes would be a luxury. So it got us thinking; how much time do you spend on yourself? Continue reading “A Little Me Time”
Recently I was invited along to Squirrels Nursery to join their morning. We were going to take part in one of their forest school activities; sheep sheering. We were delighted to be asked and jumped at the opportunity to go. Continue reading “Squirrels Forest School”
“Everything you ever wanted, is sitting on the other side of fear.” George Addair.
Recently my husband and I have been thinking about the bigger picture. Looking at our lives, how busy we are, working our bums off for this Surrey life and really is this the best life we can be living? Being a builder, it has been his dream to build a home for us. A perfect fantasy that he now wants to be a reality.
It is a great idea- in theory. Lets move out of Surrey. Get some land, build a home and have less bills. Preferably by the sea and within 2 hours of London. We have scrolled through right move, plot finder, small holdings websites and nothing. It seems this dream is pretty popular.
The big draw out is the money. We could buy something outright, be mortgage free and I could cut my work down. Days filled of dog walking, sea watching and a slower paced life. My husband’s work life is crippling and seven days a week of manual work is starting to take its toll.
As promising as all of the above is, I have doubts in my mind that this is a bad move.
Don’t get me wrong, we have a wonderful life in Surrey. We have fantastic friends and our family is close by. I adore my job and our house. We have worked relentlessy hard getting the house to the way it is. We bought a dump and years of love and heavy graft has made a fantastic family home.
Inheritance. A thing I don’t want to think about but I know when we are gone, the boys will have financial security from the house. Especially the way things are going these days, they’ll need all the help they can get.
Schools. We are blissfully happy with the boys schools and the teen two years from GCSE’s, it seems stupid to move him when he is settled.
What if it all goes wrong? A house provides security and what if we are left with nothing? We started our property journey at a young 21 years young and three projects on, we are reaping the benefits. Could all that be thrown away?
Our friends and family. Will they visit? We have been local to our friends forever. Kim lives across the road, my mum in our road. Best friends who pop round for quick cuppas and walks. Everyone lives in Surrey and everything is so convenient. We are members of the best rugby club and can I cope without weekly wine club?
The flip side is what if it does work? We have a beautiful home, our life is slowed down, we can have more freedom with holidays and living life a bit more. The famous quote of “Life is too short”, plays in my mind. We would have quality days with our friends and family. I could breathe the sea air daily and actually have time for myself. The husband is less stressed and he can have weekends OFF. The children are settled and happy.
I don’t know what the answer is but if we don’t try… My husband continues to search daily and he knows only the perfect land/ dump/ shed thing will suffice. So if anyone knows any land with planning for sale…
If reading this anyone has had similar journeys, please let me know. In the meantime I’ll keep you updated on our mad idea that one day may be a reality. Who knows what the future holds, but it is there for the taking if we are brave enough.
To celebrate The Great Oreo Cookie Quest, we were asked by Oreo and BritMums to create our own cookie quest and have some wonder filled family fun. Continue reading “The Great Oreo Cookie Quest”
It’s that time of year when everyone is deciding their summer holidays. Do we stay in the UK or leave these shores? For the past couple of years we have been holidaying in the UK. We are seasoned UK holiday makers; from Wales to Devon, from Kent up to Inverness; you name it we have experienced it. You can not guarantee the weather but you can be sure of activities to jam pack the week and a lungful of fresh air. With children of various ages to entertain, potential airport chaos and often the dog, it seems easier to just to jump in the car, load up the boot and head for the hills. Continue reading “The Only Way is…sun, sea and Daiquiri’s”
‘To the world you are a Mother, but to your family you are the world.”
A day to celebrate Mothers, Mums, Mummies and Mamas, and why not celebrate by giving the perfect gift. We decided to put together a little list of gifts for you hint, wink or just leave out for this Mother’s day. Continue reading “Mothers Day gift guide”
I recently posted on Instagram about how I limit the boys screen time. It was met with lots of other mummies feeling the same and commenting on their experiences. I feel a blog coming on! Continue reading “Screen Time”
