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I tend to think of myself as much more of an autumn dresser than a summer dresser. Give me oversized cable knits and skinny jeans over summer dresses, shorts and skirts any day. Or that’s what I thought anyway. Until I took a look at Simply Be’s summer collection.
You’d be forgiven for not thinking of Simply Be straight away when you think ‘summer wardrobe.’ I hadn’t either, in fact I’ll be honest and say I hadn’t really heard of them at all until they got in contact. However when they asked me to take a look through their summer range I really, genuinely, was pleasantly surprised. So many gorgeous items – so much to choose from!

Let me take you through what I chose

Summer Clothing with Simply Be

Monday 29 May 2017


We're back from our weekend to Scarborough! and although we were only away four days it felt like weeks, it really did. But in a good way. It was every bit as hectic as I thought it would be - me and the kids, my parents and my two younger brothers all cooped up in this tiny little caravan. But it was also fantastic. A chance for adventures, cheesy butlins style children's shows and for the kids to spend quality time with their uncles. Lily loved every second of it and I soaked up every second of her joy. Her happiness is my happiness and I love how into it all she was. It made the weekend so special.

I made the decision not to vlog or take my DSLR to Scarborough and so I have no photos of videos from the trip. But it was so unbelievably relaxing, just sitting back and watching the kids play rather than watching them through a camera screen and trying to decide what would make the best photo or what might be good video footage. The caravan had no wifi either and so I was totally distant from social media. No constant scrolling of Instagram or checking of work emails. Yes it was a trip that was beyond exhausting, but I've also never felt so refreshed.

The surprising way the weekend has made me feel, combined with the horrific event in Manchester and the grieving parents and families that are never too far from my mind at the moment, I've been thinking about maybe taking a step back from my computer and trying to be more present and in the moment. There's a quote I read somewhere recently that went something along the lines of 'We miss so much, by worrying about missing it.' And that's exactly what I don't want to do. I capture so much of our lives because I'm scared of missing it, I want to preserve memories for my children. Something solid that can left behind after I'm gone, for them to remember us and our lives together by. But in doing so I'm probably missing so much myself. Maybe it's time to focus more on the 'real world'. It's something to ponder on for sure. Now onto this weeks Little Loves..

Little Loves | Sun, Sea & Wifi Free Zones

Friday 26 May 2017


Archer loves cars. I mean LOVES them. Not just cars but trains, tractors, diggers. Anything with wheels. He has to carry one around with him at all times and believe me when I say it is quite literally all he wants to play with.

What a stereotypical boy, right?

Can pre imposed gender stereotypes effect kids at such a young age?

Monday 22 May 2017


I spent a while back in January scouring Pinterest for a nice theme for Archers first birthday and being a monochrome lover it wasn't long before I decided on monochrome as the theme. As the planning progressed it actually somehow ended up being a 'Monochrome & Wildlife' theme. What a random hybrid I hear you say! & yes, it is, but I think it kind of works and best of all I was surprised at how easy it was to do! 

A Monochrome Wildlife Themed Party For Those On a Budget

Wednesday 17 May 2017



Oh ohhhh! I was doing so well at keeping up with these and then it suddenly struck me as I sat down to do this months that I actually skipped out April entirely! Arghh! How frustrating!
Although to be honest, I'd imagine not much has changed with our pair from last month to this. 

Siblings in May

Monday 15 May 2017


It's fairly safe to say that this weekend was not my usual weekend, oh no! It was spent in the gorgeous Whitby, child free and with the female side of my family only. A much needed girls break, that came at exactly the right time for me. 

It was only four days. Or just two full ones technically but being away from the kids for that amount of time was strange. Not necessarily good or bad strange. Maybe a bit of both actually. It was incredibly motivating getting to put myself first for a change though and I felt really free.

Weekend Watch - Whitby - Our Little Cottage Getaway

Friday 12 May 2017


Morning! This week has sped by thanks to the bank holiday Monday. It's been a little hard getting back into routine but nothing too taxing. I sure could get used to these bank holiday weekends though!

Onto this weeks Little Loves..

Little Loves - 5th May

Friday 5 May 2017


Oh bank holidays, you are both a blessing and a curse. A blessing because it's so nice to not have the weekend go hurtling by at the speed of light, time to relax and just have simple family time that doesn't feel rushed for once. A curse because it's so hard to get back into the routine and the daily grind. How can one extra day make such a difference? The bank holiday blues are real, yo!

Weekend Watch - The one with the May Day Bank Holiday (Picture heavy)

Wednesday 3 May 2017