Reasons to be happy

My reasons to be happy


Snow! Although I'm quite terrified of slipping and gliding about like Bambi on ice, it has brought much fun and excitement to all of us. We have built snowmen, made various ice decorations and marbles and had 2 days off work and school due to the weather - bonus!

My kindle. I've had it since my birthday last April but more recently I've really enjoyed combining a soak in a lovely deep, hot bath with a read. I've already finished one book this past week and I've just began reading Disappear which is so far, so good.

Weight loss... Another pound bites the dust!! So far I am definitely on target of half a stone a month. I'm so pleased with my progress and the fact I've not had any alcohol this year (raising money for charity too).

What reasons to you have to be cheerful this week?

Monday Me

It can be a struggle as a parent to get time to yourself to just put your feet up and unwind or head out for a meal with your other half, but that's where Monday Me comes in...

Monday Me is all about child free time. Whether that's a charity sky dive, spa day, shopping trip, watching a movie - anything you have enjoyed without the kids clinging on to your ankles!



Joining in can actually help you to make time for yourself even if it's just reading a new book or taking a soak in the tub with a face mask - it's the little moments that can really make such a difference to how you are feeling.

My Monday Me

The Mini Mes didn't want to go to their dads home on Wednesday as planned, I think they were too tired from our day trip the day previous, so my usual child free evening didn't go ahead! However, every mum needs the odd break so I still tried to squish in a few tiny relaxing moments.

Friday evening when the kids were snoring away I had a long soak in the bath. I tend to have showers but laying in warm water is almost theraputic at times. I sneaked in a boost duo (nomnom), the kindle and some lovely new Zingy Berry shower gel to squirt on my pink scrunchie.

It smells delicious, I'm quite into fruity smelling products and this was lovely.

I've also got a new hair dye to try when a get another spare minute. Mocha Brown is the shade.

What have you done for you this week?

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Monday me #7

The first week of the summer holidays seems to have flown by but despite the Mini Mes being at home pretty much 24/7 I've still managed to squeeze in a little Me Time!

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My Monday Me

The Mini Mes usually go to their dad on a Wednesday but neither wanted to this week so they remained at home, however they went round on the Thursday night instead. The Mr and I enjoyed a lovely evening stroll with the poochie around the local fields. I've actually found an app, Samsung Hope Relay, which is like a walking tracker and for every mile you do they give £1 to charity. You can make your own little person for it too by taking or uploading a picture! It made me feel as though my dog walking efforts in the muddy woods and fields is not only beneficial to me in terms of my health and fitness but to others too!

I've downloaded a selection of new books for my Kindle Touch to read over the next few weeks. They were suggested by friends so I'm not sure if they are my usual taste but I like to go on recommendations.

Snowflakes in June - Emily Britton

A million little pieces - James Fray

Dirty game - Jessie Keane

What will survive - Mark Gartside

The house of women - Anne Brear

The secret diary of a single mum - Katherine Williams

Have you read any of these? What did you think?

What have you done for you this week?

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