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SO, we just got the school uniform list for the little chap starting in September and boy is it an expensive lot! Don’t get me wrong, I totally understand the need for most of it but going on the school shop it works out at about £180 which is a little out of budget for […] Read more…
The Mummy Toolbox Turns 1 Today!! That’s right, 1 year ago today I decided that I would ramble to the world and share anything and everything I have learned about stuff. It’s gone pretty well I think so far and I have definitely learned a lot along the way and little did I know that […] Read more…
As of today, I am on vacation! Three weeks of taking a break from work, the stresses of day to day life (sort of) and everything else that encompasses it. I will be going on holiday for two weeks of this and although I could probably find the time to blog or work I decided […] Read more…
Many of you will know (or seen) I have recently fractured my ankle playing netball (I only got about 2 minutes of game time too!! boo!) – it was an all round ouch! I waited to write this post until I knew the full extent of what I have done and the recovery required and in […] Read more…
I have decided that 4 is the best age… and the worst, because now it’s time to deal with toddler negotiations! If you have a toddler you already know what I am talking about! We can have actual conversations and discussions with our children (YAY – no more mind numbing baby speak). However, at some point […] Read more…
I get told almost constantly “I can’t run” ” I don’t see the point” “I don’t see how you do it…or why?” “why would you just run?” (among others, so I decided to address the real *selfish* reason that I run) Sure I am getting fit and yes it keeps me healthy… aren’t these selfish […] Read more…
Add these skin care gym essentials to your after workout routine and avoid the need for lots of work later! So, you’ve just done a killer workout in the gym and you hit the showers! it’s tempting to just get dressed, go home and get some dinner in you BUT taking care of your skin […] Read more…
This is what we like to call that thing where you haven’t had to go outside for anything longer than a day (or so) and progressively it means you no longer want to! and so the mummy hermit cycle begins! I don’t remember this ever happening when I was childless so I am putting it […] Read more…
Detox skin naturally without spending fortunes on the latest products, fads or crazes! Skin Breakouts and spots are something that we all have to deal with at one time or another and although there are loads of products out there that can help, there are some ways that you can naturally reduce the likelihood of […] Read more…
So this Valentine’s Day was a bit different because I decided to start my 10K season early with a new event that I’ve never tried before!… here’s how I got on! Name: Valentine’s 10K (V10k) Where: Chessington, Greater London Distance: You guessed it – 10K Organiser: 26.2 Road Runners Club Surbiton My Time: 51:40 […] Read more…