Well, it's been a hot minute since I last poured my heart into this blog, and when I say a lot has changed, I mean it in the most profound way. When I last posted, I was a married mum to a seven-year-old, juggling full-time work and sharing my life. From meal plans to day trips, outfit c…

This post contains gifted/Ad PR products, as well as products I have paid for I love shopping small and supporting small businesses, I've spoken before about trying to be more sustainable and the difficulty with being able to find slow fashion in bigger sizes. So I have deicded to do some …

It was Medieval Week at school last week and we decided to go a bit extra on the homework and took ourselves off to Warkworth Castle. Zoe decided to wear her knights costume and let me tell you, there is nothing more fun than going to a castle with a little knight, everyone from staff to other …

I run a fashion/style challenge over on Instagram every once in a while called #funbutmakeitfashion. Its really fun and inspires me to try new things and also I quite enjoy being prompted on what to post on Instagram - as I often get in a bit of a content rut. You can see the first installment …

After I published my last blog post about Zoe's favourite early reader books, I got a few comments on Instagram and Facebook about struggles with reluctant readers, or engaging kids in books. So I thought I would write a little follow up piece, as honestly we struggled with get zoe interested i…

Gen Z have proclaimed that skinny jeans are over, which I am sure you're about as bothered about as me (not at all). BUT I have been trying to branch out beyond the usual skinny jeans with a hint of stretch. I have also been trying to invest in some better quality things that will hopefully l…

Fitting rooms are back open in the UK! One of the totally trivial things I have missed during this pandemic has been the ability to try clothes on before buying. I absolutely hate having to return stuff bought online, and I miss being able to go into shops and try silly things, or different shapes,…

With recently returning to the office I had a sudden panic that I had nothing to wear that fit and that wasnt dungarees or joggers. So, I hit the ASOS sale for a few simple pieces that would be a little more presentable. I do try not to shop too much fast fashion but as a plus size person on …

I am trying to get back into the swing of blogging again, long time readers will know I go through phases of blogging lots and then not at all. I would like to get a little more consistent as it is something I really like doing; writing and sharing. First and foremost I do this for me, almost like …

This blog post contains affiliate links Zoe is 6 and a half and in year 1. Obviously with lockdowns and home schooling things have been a little different this year in terms of school, but one thing I have noticed recently is how her reading has suddenly clicked into place. For the longest time re…

We rent our home, but on a long term basis. We have always rented and it can be tough to put your stamp on a place when you're limited in what changes you can make and the walls are 70 different shades of magnolia. I have always poured my love of colour into my wardrobe, but I felt it was t…