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As I've Grown Older

I've learned to value those cooking skills and techniques that I have learned from people. My Step Dad and Grandmother are of Italian descent and I was taught the proper way of making my own pasta as well as pizza bases. All very quick. Same with... See More »

Fundamental...Or How I Was Brought Up.

Both mum and dad were brought up Catholics, That was always important to them. More especially mum, I think. My grandmother, on my dad's side, was devout. Him? A bit lapse. So, I was brought up that way. It's in my mindset and heart. I might have... See More »

Appointment Today

Had my appointment, my yearly check up, on my liver. I suffer from Alcoholic Cirrhosis Of The Liver, having heavily drank (at my peak, 1.5-2 litres of Vodka per day) for many years. I stopped drinking just over 13 years now. Anyways, had blood... See More »

Life & All That Stuff.

Hi, Just a quick note as I am very aware that I haven't been on here for quite some time. Or, at least, being transparent and writing up stuff. It's been a year, as they say. Our youngest, Ami, has just celebrated her 2nd year on the planet and,... See More »

Got To Be Done

Kids can be a handful....some that you have to get up and ready for school...some not quite yet school age. Just hard work sometimes. I love a nice nap, which I tend to do daily, for around 90 minutes. I feel refreshed. I always keep one eye open... See More »

Nice Catch Up

Last week was half-term in some parts of the UK and we had mum, her wife and their daughter - my little sister - up for the week in my neck of the woods. She'd bought a house - actually, the old family house - and was in the process of doing it up a... See More »

Life Has Had It's Struggles..

Since I had my last daughter, back a week before Xmas. Felt a little rough...a little tired...my haemoglobin level was a little low so I was put on Iron tablets, plus, I think I've been suffering from what they call the 'Baby Blues'. Well, more to... See More »

Happy Valentine's Day!

Had a lovely evening with my Mark last night. Jas, our daughter, was looking after the rest of the brood as we had a little 'me' time. Lovely romantic meal with my guy. Just appreciative of what a great guy he is - lover, husband, partner, father,... See More »

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Getting My S&@T Together

Being a 5 x parent, with our last child born in mid December, can be tiring! I used to exercise a fair old bit, have my own little vices too which some I have given up. After this pregnancy I'd put on around 15-20 lbs in weight which I've started to... See More »

Not So Much Sad As....

...mildly annoying! So, being a 30 something with 5 children, the youngest just mere weeks ago, I have my hands full a bit.... ...so, getting called 'Boring!' by your eldest isn't the nicest thing! Thanks Miya! Sometimes I wonder why I had you... See More »

Well, Exciting For Me Anyways..

I never feel like a 'proper' mum to my new child until I have actually gone out in the big wide world with them. With my new daughter, Amidala, born the week before Christmas, and me feeling quite tired and weak myself, it's only been today since... See More »

Welcome Bambina!

Been a bit of a rubbish year for one and all, I'd hazard a guess. Certainly been 'a year' for me. Quite a shock, let me tell you, getting pregnant again this year, especially after being, for want of a better term, 'sorted out' so I wouldn't again.... See More »

I Admire My Mum

I'm in my 30's, 4 children already and over 8 months through pregnancy with my 5th. It's tiring! Mum had her youngest, around mid 40's....and I look at her sometimes and think 'Wow!'. It must have been tiring for her. Me? Sure, I am not of perfect... See More »

Baby No. 5

So...pregnant again. That wasn't the whole plan. I thought that I was sterilised, but I guess these things aren't truly 100%. Still. Get on with it, right? Right indeed. Just a few short months into this journey again and, this time it's different.... See More »

I Am Thankful Of All The Bad Times [I Am An Alcoholic]

This last year has, for some, been a very trying time. Human beings are, by design, made to interact with each other and to socialise. The impending doom, fed by the media, has not been god for those of us with fragile minds and resolves... But I... See More »

Well, I Was Once That Way.... [I Wish There Were More Vegetarian Products]

But I have noticed that, especially during the lockdown, the supermarkets have been well better putting together collections of vegetarian produce. That, naturally, makes me happy. It means that, at long last, we're not seen as just a 'fad' and... See More »

It Has Been Tough But Rewarding

Just thought that I'd write this up. Obviously, my experience is gonna be a little different to some people, but I thought that it would be good to share... So...Teaching. Home teaching, specifically. During this whole covid crap it's been an... See More »

Happy New Year To One And All ! [I Wish You A Happy New Year]

Hi Everyone! I guess it might have seen that I have fallen off the edge of a cliff what with me being on here, or should I state the lack of me being on here! Well, I am alive and well...and likewise my family. This whole year has been a struggle... See More »

Been Listening To Them A Lot Recently

Back when I was younger, what they represented; that fun and carefree time in not only my life but of a generation. Of 'Girl Power' and of just doing what the hell we wanted.... I guess this whole year has been leading up to that; being confined and... See More »

I Admire My Mum [I Admire My Mother]

Goes without saying, really. Although I was brought up by mum for the first 5 years of my life I can't really remember it all that well. What I do remember is dad on the scene and living with him until I was 16. Mum would come over, 'cos dad had... See More »

I Generally Do...

...love Christmas but really not sure how it's going to go this year! We'll all be heading over to my mum's on Xmas day, which'll be well cool, and we'll have a lovely time, I am sure...but still...with Covid hanging over us all...I just hope that... See More »

I Do, Mostly [I Listen to Music While On My Computer]

Keeps me happy, keeps me alert. Keeps me upbeat! M x

Something that I have been playing with... [I Enjoy Computer Graphics Art]

I'm more a watercolours and oil paints type person, but it can get a little messy, what with 4 kids around me. So I have been playing around a little with computer stuff; something that the kids can also contribute to as well...and it's not messy!... See More »

Quorn Shepherd's Pie

It's getting a little bit cold out there and miserable weather....and one of my go-to things that I like cooking for my family is a Veggie Shepherd's Pie.... Hubby and Jas had 2nd's...so they must have liked it. M x

I do when i'm bored of food [I Love Eating Fresh Fruits]

Don't know if anyone else has this issue but sometimes cooking is just...too much! I get bored...fed up.....but know I need to eat, so I snack on fruit all day.. Generally Bananas, Oranges, Apples, Grapes and Peaches...oh, and Pineapple too. That's... See More »