Category: Life

Spring Bento Box Cupcake Class with Sweet Designs by Jennie

Spring Bento Box Cupcake Class with Sweet Designs by Jennie

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Every month, Amelia and I carve out some time to do a cupcake class. We’ve been doing this for well over a year now. It’s just such a lovely way to have one-on-one time with Amelia, and alongside that, we’ve become friends with a lot of the other regulars there and love doing little updates on our lives. Sweet Designs by Jennie is always creating new classes and designs, so there is always something new for us to look forward to creating. This was doubly so when she announced her new Bento Box Cupcake Classes, which have a few cupcakes along with a mini-cake within the box that we also got to decorate. This one was the Spring Bento Box Cupcake Class!

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Golf and Soft Serve at Hillbilly Fun Park

Golf and Soft Serve at Hillbilly Fun Park

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I swear I have been eating ice cream at Hillbilly Fun Park since I was quite young. They have this custard-based soft server that I just very much enjoy, and there is always plenty of rainbow sprinkles! While Dann and I were visiting my family in upstate New York, I mentioned to my grandfather, Tyde, that we wanted to go for soft serve, so he picked us up and took us there. I got myself an orange twist, and Tyde said “want to play some mini-golf?” As it was a hot day, of course we did.

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Jewellery For Teens - Shooting Star Sterling Silver Ring

Jewellery For Teens – Shooting Star Sterling Silver Ring

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[Ad- gifted product] Being a teenager is such an emotional and difficult time. Everyone is a teenager once, but it’s just a strange place to navigate. When it comes to teenagers and jewellery, it can be difficult to find something that works for teenagers, while not being too mature or lame, and still being affordable. The Jewellery For Teens website has cracked the code, with a variety of different accessories, organised by age, so that you can more easily find a little gift or reward for your child. Amelia picked out the Shooting Star Sterling Silver Ring, which is absolutely stunning.

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How My Approach to Skin Confidence Changed After Having Kids

How My Approach to Skin Confidence Changed After Having Kids

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No one talks about that moment when you catch your reflection. It usually happens in the morning, between getting the kids to school and having my third cup of cold tea. I look in the mirror and see someone who looks more tired than I feel. For a long time, I thought I was the only one who struggled, but it turns out I am not alone.

According to National World, an astonishing 78% of UK mothers face some form of role confusion after giving birth, with over half reporting a loss of identity. When I was navigating that deep emotional disconnect, it showed up first in how I felt when I looked at my own face. This sudden jolt of realisation happens to almost every new parent. The problem is that traditional self-care advice simply doesn’t cut it anymore. Suggestions like “take a long bath,” “throw on a face mask,” or “just take some time for yourself” are lovely ideas in theory.

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From School Runs to Weekend Plans: Choosing an Area That Fits Family Life

From School Runs to Weekend Plans: Choosing an Area That Fits Family Life

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The right area usually proves itself on an ordinary day, not just during a sunny viewing. You find out more from the morning rush, the walk back from school, the queue at the pharmacy and the park bench where children can eat a snack without someone checking the time every minute.

Family life asks a lot from a location. A house can have the bedrooms, storage and garden you wanted, yet still feel wrong if every errand needs a car, every club is a scramble and weekends disappear into travel. The best choice is rarely just the cheapest or prettiest option.

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