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Rainy Day Blues: Activities for Kids When Outdoor Activities Are Ruined

May 7, 2017 By Ellen

Pixabay When the weather turns bleak and kids get stuck indoors, it can be frustrating for them – and any adults present. Yet, families can chase away rainy day blues with fun indoor activities that help kids forget about the nasty weather. By keeping the following activities in mind, you’ll be prepared the next time […]

Filed Under: review Tagged With: play, rain, Review

Going for a wee

May 4, 2017 By Ellen

Then off you go, it’s first on the left.  by Vrangtante Brun via Flickr OK. Better now?  It’s not that kind of wee I want to talk about. It’s the wee “we”, a pronoun – first person plural.  Clearly it’s a very useful little world. “We are a grandmother,” wouldn’t have the same whiff of […]

Filed Under: grammar, internet, Is it me?, other things I have learned, pronoun, toilet, we Tagged With: language, rant, The World, wee

So Why Haven’t You Written That Book Yet?

May 4, 2017 By Ellen

(via)   They say we all have a story inside of us. It might be the story of our lives, the memoir that tells the life and times of yours truly. Or it might be a detailed history of a subject you care deeply about, diving deep into the background of your favourite sports team […]

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On a (nearly) 50-year-old mind…

April 28, 2017 By Ellen

How can I possibly be 50? 40 was old enough and that was only 10 minutes ago. They’re right, though. You don’t feel any different inside. Can I pick 28? That was a great age. Between puppy fat and baby fat! So, if nothing has changed in the last decade, how come the all the […]

Filed Under: other things I have learned Tagged With: 50, ageing, birthday, getting old, in my life, My Life, on my mind, women

DIY Doom And Gloom In Your Kid’s Room

April 28, 2017 By Ellen

(Image Link) A lot of kids have high hopes when you start to decorate their room. They will have loads of ideas and suggestions which can’t be ignored. And, they may even want to help out with the work. So, this should be a time that is filled with joy and excitement. Instead, though, projects […]

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I’d rule the world, if I could remember where I put the instructions

April 28, 2017 By Ellen

What is it? That thing. The important thing, that I have to do today, before it’s too late. A writing thing, or… I know. An email. That’s it. I’ll have sent myself a message. I do that sometimes when it’s vital The Thing doesn’t slip the net. Because I know I read all of the […]

Filed Under: family, other things I have learned, things I learned from my children today Tagged With: busy weekend, family, forgetting, humour, in the world, memory, My Life, on my mind, Something happened in my life

5 Home Improvement Ideas That Don’t Just Look Good But Keep Your Family Healthy

April 28, 2017 By Ellen

When it comes to home improvement, the first thing that comes to mind is looks. Of course, the appearance of your home matters, but so does the health of your family. If you’re curious about how you can improve your home and keep your family healthy at the same time, read more about Pressure Washing […]

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What do you do with your underwear?

April 17, 2017 By Ellen

No not mine, everyone else’s. The male people in this house each have a pair of buttocks. Aged variously seven, fifteen, seventeen and fifty, the bums also range in size. Therefore, each arse owns a selection of pants. At either end of the derrière spectrum it’s very easy to tell whose is whose, it’s the […]

Filed Under: 365, 365 photos, boys, family, Laundry, pants, socks, things I learned from my children today Tagged With: laundry, pants, socks

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