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AD | I’m a big believer that one of the things w AD | I’m a big believer that one of the things women should be able to do is basic DIY. Hanging photos, putting up shelves, fixing a leaking tap or a broken door handle. Flea and I quite often collaborate on small home projects with great success. And by ‘great success’ I mean only one of us is crying by the end of it, obviously. Other times, I’m a big believer in using professionals – especially when it comes to plumbing, electrics and anything where it’s important that stuff is straight and won’t fall over. Over on the blog today I’m sharing some top tips from @Local_HeroesUK about how to keep everyone safe when you have a tradesperson in your home these days. Like don’t offer anyone a cuppa, remember to socially distance and make sure you wipe down surfaces before and after their visit. I’m definitely a fan of using services like #LocalHeroes to find qualified experts to take on these jobs – we recently had these lovely bathroom lights fitted by a local electrician, and I can’t tell you how much nicer my evenings are now I can have a bubble bath in soft warm light, rather than being blinded by those overhead LEDs that builders insist on putting in new houses! Are you planning any home improvements this month? #bathroommirror #bathroomlighting #yellowsofa #stiffkeyblue #diyprojects #tradesmen
Today was a reminder that you don’t have to go f Today was a reminder that you don’t have to go far to do something fun. We bought Flea an inflatable SUP in the sales and took it for a ride today on the canal. After a hectic week, it was lovely to get some fresh air, lovely views, and for most of the ride the only sound was the birds. Flea did great on her board unless you count the bit where we collided and she went flying straight into the canal. Luckily we had wetsuits on, but she looked so cold and sorry for herself! Mother of the Year! The less we talk about how you get in and out of a kayak in a canal, the better. #paddleboardingadventures #paddlelife #kayakadventure #lancastercanal #raisingteens
I saw a photo on my friend @rachaellucas page this I saw a photo on my friend @rachaellucas page this week where she was on the beach with her doggo and it made me smile. So here I am. Windswept, no makeup, dark shadows for miles and lord only knows what’s going on with the hair but this? Is me happy in my happy place. And I do think it’s important to show our teens that “happy” isn’t pristine or aspirational or an aesthetic. It’s just being in the moment, enjoying the first decent bit of sun in FOREVER and knowing that, no matter what, it’s all probably going to be just fine. #beachlife🌊 #sunnydays☀️ #parentingteens #happyplaces #40plusandfabulous
Help! Does anyone else have a Year 11 who’s over Help! Does anyone else have a Year 11 who’s over school? I sympathise with Flea. She’s revised, she’s done exams, she’s got her place at sixth form. She’s ready to move on. I can’t get her enthused about sitting another set of (mock) exams, much less two sets. She says she doesn’t think it’s worth going back, and she doesn’t want to be there, for what? A month before Easter and a month after? If you have teens, how are they coping with the idea of going back to school? #gcse2021 #year11 #mockexam #parentingteens
Welcome to my kitchen. Or to how my kitchen looks Welcome to my kitchen. Or to how my kitchen looks at 10am. By 10pm it’s always a mess of toast crumbs, jars, used teabags, and dirty plates that almost - but not quite - made it to the sink or the dishwasher. Oh, and a pile of clothes in front of the washer, waiting for the house elf to wash it. And every morning, I come down and clean it all again. This is the room where I work while the teen revises in my office, and I can’t work in chaos. I want everyone to be safe and well. But won’t it be lovely to know our kitchens can stay tidy all day, once the kids are back at school? Or at least leave the house for a few hours? #kitchentime #newbuildhome #storyhomes #newbuildkitchen #whitekitchen #livingwithteenagers #parentinglife #lockdown3
Is anyone else starting to tentatively think about Is anyone else starting to tentatively think about holidays? I don’t think we will even try to go abroad this year, but we have taken a chance and booked a long weekend away at the very end of August. I’d love to think about something Easter, but at the moment it seems too risky. How about you guys? Are you thinking days out, UK holidays, or something further afield? #travelplans #californiaroadtrip #sunsetgram #beachsunset
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